Governance
CAF to drop ‘Super League’ name from new club competition
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has revealed that the organisation’s new Super League club competition will adopt a different name to avoid negative connotations w…
NBA’s Silver: No sovereign wealth funds to control teams in ‘foreseeable future’
National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver has said that he does not anticipate sovereign wealth funds controlling ownership of an NBA franchise "in the foreseeable future"
TFF brings in Hypercube to propose revamp of Turkish club football
Domestic football in Turkey could be set for a structural overhaul after the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) called on the expertise of Hypercube, the Dutch consultancy that has helped design competitions…
LFF signs three Libra defectors to strengthen grip on Brazilian football
Four Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs have signed an agreement with Liga Forte Futebol (LFF), enhancing the group's bid to control commercial operations in football in the country.
Fiba, Euroleague Basketball agree to avoid calendar clashes
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) and Euroleague Basketball have agreed to avoid any calendar clashes of their respective competitions during the 2023-24 season
Serie A eyes North American growth via Roc Nation Sports partnership
Lega Serie A and talent agency Roc Nation Sports International (RSNI) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the Italian league's reach into North America
Uefa, Conmebol announce further collaboration with Club Challenge
Uefa and Conmebol, the governing bodies of Europe and South America respectively, are to collaborate further with the launch of the Club Challenge, a one-off match between the winners of the 2022-23 Europa…
Roc Nation Sports enters Brazil with TFM acquisition
The Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) talent agency has launched a Brazilian division following the acquisition of TFM, a leading football agency
NBA launches inaugural In-Season Tournament
The National Basketball Association has announced a first-ever In-Season Tournament, tipping off November 3 and running through December 9
Uefa clears multi-club owners to compete in Euro competitions, Osasuna to appeal
Uefa has cleared Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and AC Milan to compete in its club competitions next season, saying it is satisfied that they no direct influence at Vitória Sport Clube, Royal Union …
New 3-on-3 women’s league aims to keep stars in WNBA offseason
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier have announced a new women's basketball league aimed at giving Women's National Basketball Association players another…
Hockey Canada names Henderson new CEO, Bauer resumes sponsorship
Katherine Henderson has been named the new chief executive and president of Hockey Canada following a tumultuous past year for the organisation
Brazilian Basketball Confederation ends recognition of national league
A storm is brewing in Brazilian basketball after the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) removed its recognition of the Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB), the organiser of domestic leagues
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League makes shock FA Cup international rights approach
The Premier League has approached England's Football Association with a framework that would see the league sell the FA's international media rights alongside its own in a long-term partnership beginning with the 2024-25 season, SportBusiness understands.
‘Scheduling conflicts’ prevent LIV Golf, PIF from attending Senate hearing
Next week’s US Senate hearing into the proposed commercial merger between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will not hear testimony from PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and…
Players’ body ‘ratifies’ CBA ahead of new women’s hockey league launch
The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA) has ratified its first-ever collective bargaining agreement ahead of January's launch of a united women's professional hockey league
Liga Forte Futebol agrees 50-year revenue deal with Serengeti, Life Capital
Liga Forte Futebol (LFF), one of two collectives seeking to plot a new path for Brazilian club football, has announced the completion of a 50-year agreement with US-based investment group Serengeti Asset…
Thai League 1 breakaway hopes dented as FA president vows to quit
Thai League 1 clubs' hopes of breaking away from the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) to create their own commercial entity have been dealt a blow after the governing body's president, who was supportive…