Governance
MLBPA signs innovative crypto-collectibles partnership
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has partnered with Player Tokens to launch a new crypto-collectibles offering for fans
D.C. United restructures ownership group
Major League Soccer franchise D.C. United has announced that an entity controlled by Jason Levien has acquired Erick Thohir’s ownership interest in the club.
Alisports strengthens commitment to college sport with CUBA deal
The Alisports arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has deepened its ties with college sport in its home country by agreeing a partnership with the Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA) worth…
Nascar CEO France takes leave of absence following arrest
Nascar president Brian France has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the North American stock car-racing series amid reports he was arrested on Sunday for driving while intoxicated and criminal…
IBU adopts Code of Ethics, considers bidding proposal for World Championships
The Executive Board of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) has continued on its path of reform by approving an amended Code of Ethics, while a proposal has been put forward for a new bidding model for…
ESSA signs Perform as first affiliate member
Digital sports content and media company Perform has signed up as the first affiliate member of the European Sport Security Association (ESSA)
Fifa Council member embroiled in Colombian ticketing probe
Colombian Football Federation (FCF) president Ramon Jesurun, a leading figure in South American football, is being investigated for alleged embezzlement and resale of tickets for Fifa World Cup qualifying…
LFP addresses ‘turning point’ for Ligue 1 with new brand campaign
The French Football League (LFP) has today (Tuesday) unveiled a new brand identity for Ligue 1 to capitalise on what it claims is a turning point in its history
Fifa reduces former Caribbean football leader’s ban
World football’s governing body Fifa has reduced the suspension imposed on former Caribbean Football Union (CFU) president Gordon Derrick after its Appeal Committee ruled that fewer article breaches h…
US investment fund in takeover talks for Ligue 1’s Bordeaux
US investment fund GACP has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire French Ligue 1 football club Girondins de Bordeaux.
Budapest lined up for 2023 World Championships, IAAF maintains Russian suspension
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has lined up Budapest to host its 2023 World Championships, while the suspension of the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) has been upheld…
UK Sport details economic impact of London 2012 legacy
UK Sport has today (Friday) revealed that the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics has helped generate more than £130m (€146m/$170m), as it marks the six-year anniversary of the Games’ open…
IOC fires back at proposal for US anti-doping law
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a rebuke to US calls to force through a law that would allow officials to police doping that occurs outside its borders
CAS rejects Valcke appeal against Fifa ban
Former Fifa secretary general Jérôme Valcke has today (Friday) seen his appeal against a 10-year ban imposed by world football’s governing body dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Chievo retains Serie A position amid transfer probe
Chievo Verona will retain its place in Serie A, the top division of Italian club football, after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) opted not to proceed with a case concerning alleged financial irregularities
NZ Cricket strikes new pay deal with players
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has today (Thursday) struck a new collective bargaining agreement with its players in a deal that is based on a return to a fixed-revenue share model
CAS rejects Olympic doping appeals from Russian athletes
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed appeals from Russian athletes Tatyana Lebedeva and Maria Abakumova against International Olympic Committee (IOC) rulings stripping them of medals…
Formula One pays tribute to former Ferrari chief Marchionne
The world of Formula One has today (Wednesday) paid tribute after it was announced that former Ferrari chief Sergio Marchionne, a powerful figure in the automotive industry, has died at the age of 66