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IOC weighs up dual hosting strategy for winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has refused to rule out the prospect that the historic dual awarding of hosting rights for the 2024 and 2028 summer Olympics could be repeated for future editions of the winter Games, while Buenos Aires is said to be considering a bid for the 2032 summer Olympics.
Singapore swing | Five things we learned at Sports Matters Asia 2017
On the eve of the Singapore Grand Prix, the Sports Matters Asia conference in the city state provided a forum to discuss the opportunities for sport in Asia. Ben Cronin reports on the major talking points.
IOC hails ‘win-win-win’ as Paris and Los Angeles make Olympic history
Paris was formally confirmed as host of the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games on Wednesday, while Los Angeles landed the 2028 Games, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) broke with decades of tradition in what president Thomas Bach claimed was a “win-win-win” situation.
Former Fifa chief speaks out over governance reform
Miguel Maduro, the former head of Fifa’s independent governance and review committee, today (Wednesday) said that he banned Russia’s Vitaly Mutko from being appointed to the ruling council of world football’s governing body amid strong pressure from a Fifa leadership concerned over implications for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the position of president Gianni Infantino.
Over the top | Evolution of Game Pass product gives NFL ‘optionality’
The NFL's OTT platform, which allows fans to watch every single game live or on-demand, has been relaunched following a partnership between the league, Bruin Sports Capital and WPP. Ben Cronin finds out more about the overhauled service.
It’s a battlefield | Why cities are racing to benefit from esports boom
Half of the cities polled by event hosting consultancy firm, TSE, have said they plan to host an esports event with the next 12 months. Greg Pitcher looks at the reasons why cities want to get on the gaming bandwagon.
Blizzard opens new esports arena in California
Game developer and publisher Blizzard Entertainment has opened a new esports-dedicated arena in the US city of Burbank, California.
Parsons succeeds Craven as IPC president
Andrew Parsons has today (Friday) been elected as the new president of the International Paralympic Committee.
IPC maintains Russian suspension, opens up to neutral athletes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (Wednesday) opted to maintain its suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC), but has put in place an interim measure that will allow certain athletes to compete as neutrals in qualification events for the 2018 winter Paralympic Games.
Belgian Pro League partners up with Stats
US sports technology, data and content company Stats has entered into a partnership with the Pro League, the top tier of club football in Belgium.
FIRS approves name change to World Skate
The International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) is set to take on a new identity ahead of skateboarding’s debut at the summer Olympic Games after the global governing body approved a name change to World Skate.
GAISF takes on new identity
The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), the umbrella group of more than 90 Olympic and non-Olympic sports federations, has today (Monday) unveiled a new brand following its decision to switch back from the SportAccord moniker.
The Secret Fan | Gfinity Elite Series, London
Digital correspondent Richard Clarke takes in a live esports event for the first time as he attends the Gfinity Elite Series in Fulham, London.
FEB chief seeks to halt Spanish basketball breakaway
Jorge Garbajosa, president of the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB), has said he will attempt to stop Liga ACB clubs breaking away from the country’s top tier to form a new league.
Dainton seals permanent CEO post as ITTF appoints first secretary general
Steve Dainton has been appointed as chief executive of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on a permanent basis, while Raul Calin has been named as the body’s first secretary general.
IeSF continues esports drive with ITTF partnership
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International e-Sports Federation (IeSF) in a move designed to promote and develop table tennis esports.
Commonwealth Games bolsters anti-doping efforts
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will step up efforts to combat doping at next year’s edition of the multi-sport event on the Gold Coast in Australia by collecting samples and storing them for long-term testing.
Vizer to serve fourth term as International Judo Federation president
Marius Vizer has today (Friday) been re-elected as president of the International Judo Federation.