Governance
Uefa and ECA renew terms to 2030, commercial rights changes unlikely
Uefa and the European Club Association have renewed their pact until 2030, a move that looks set to maintain the existing commercial sales structure for another rights cycle at least
Premier League brings in new rules to ensure faster punishment of financial breaches
The English Premier League is to fast-track financial disciplinary cases to ensure that rule breaches are handled within a 12-week timeframe and any punishment is applied within an existing season
CAF facing another court battle as it rips up lucrative beIN contract
BeIN Media Group is readying legal action against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the continental governing body’s decision to unilaterally cancel its broadcast deal with the Qatari m…
All 10 F1 teams meet cost cap regulations
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has today (Tuesday) announced that all 10 Formula 1 teams are in compliance with its cost cap rules following the second year of the measures being enforced.
Fifa spotlight on Mali after re-elected FA boss detained on corruption charges
Fifa says it is closely monitoring events in Mali after Mamoutou Touré, a Fifa Council member, was re-elected as president of the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) despite having been arrested and …
Rubiales facing probe as player unions call for strike ahead of Liga F kick-off
Spain’s highest sporting court has launched an investigation of federation president Luis Rubiales following his behaviour at last month’s Women’s World Cup final, while in a separate development playe…
College sports overhaul continues as ACC snares more Pac-12 schools
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) today (Friday) voted to add three schools to its league, including two more from the beleaguered rival Pac-12 which looks destined to fold in 2024
Competitive threat of Saudi-backed PFL hits WWE, Endeavor share prices
News this week of Saudi Arabian state investment in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has caused shares in both World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Group (UFC) parent Endeavor…
MLB sharpens in-play betting focus as fans return to ballparks, bars and sofas
It was less than a year ago that Major League Baseball executives were bemoaning the sight of empty seats as the 2022 regular season closed with the league’s lowest attendance in a quarter of a century.
NZR review delivers scathing attack on Super Rugby’s commercial appeal
A review of the governance of New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has warned that the Super Rugby competition must be overhauled in order to become a viable commercial proposition
Kasten: Investors’ PWHL business plan exceeds 10 years
The ownership group behind North America’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has a business plan that covers at least a decade, according to Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten who is …
PFL targets UFC parity in five years after $100m Saudi investment
SRJ Sports Investments, the new vehicle created by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has made its first move, a $100m (€92m) investment into US-based mixed martial arts promotion the Professional Fig…
CAF strikes deal to stage African Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has strengthened its ties to African football with the announcement that the 2023 African Super Cup will be played in the Saudi city of Taif next month
Rubiales facing suspension after refusing to quit in face of multiple critics
Luis Rubiales is facing suspension from his post as president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after refusing to resign despite criticism from all levels of Spanish football for his behaviour…
QSI takes ownership of padel with WPT acquisition
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Qatari government-backed investment fund, has completed its takeover of the sport of padel, with its Premier Padel series to merge with the rival World Padel Tour
RFEF calls ‘urgent’ meeting as pressure mounts on Rubiales
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has called an extraordinary general assembly for this Friday to discuss the conduct of its president, Luis Rubiales, during the Fifa Women’s World Cup final in S…
Qatar’s Al Thani elected Fiba president ahead of first World Cup in Middle East
Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani, of Qatar, has been elected president of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba), four months after the Gulf state was named host of the sport's showpiece tournament, the…
Infantino claims Women’s World Cup has broken even, generating revenues of $570m
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has claimed that the 2023 Women’s World Cup had generated more than $570m (€524.4m) in revenue, allowing the world governing body to break even on the month-long tournament in Australia and New Zealand.