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Saracens secures longevity with StoneX sponsorship

RFU Championship side Saracens Rugby Club has unveiled StoneX Financial Ltd as its new main sponsor, after cutting ties with Allianz last year.The north...

Ajax extends sponsorship agreement with Ziggo

Dutch Eredivisie side AFC Ajax has extended its agreement with long-term primary sponsor Ziggo.The agreement with the telecommunications firm was initially meant to expire...

Australian government forms advisory council to safeguard sports

The Australian government has formed a new body, the Sport Australia Advisory Council, consisting of nine counsellors, to provide oversight and guidance on integrity...

Aston Martin F1 signs Cognizant in ‘landmark’ sponsorship deal

The Formula One team of iconic British auto-manufacturer Aston Martin has signed a multi-year title sponsorship agreement with Cognizant.Aston Martin is set to return...

Tottenham Hotspur ‘Cinch’ first sleeve sponsor

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has signed online car seller Cinch as its first sleeve sponsor for the next five years.Cinch, which is owned...

NFL viewership drops 7% amid presidential election and pandemic

The National Football League (NFL) viewership fell by seven percent in 2020, compared to 2019, new figures have shown.According to Nielsen, broadcasts drew in...

Shanghai begins work on global ‘esports capital’ facility

Designs for a new esports hub in Shanghai have been revealed, as work begins on the $900 million Shanghai International New Cultural and Creative...

MansionBet names Brian Hughes as new Horse Racing Ambassador

Champion jump jockey Brian Hughes has been chosen as the new Horse Racing Ambassador by online sportsbook MansionBet.Hughes will be working closely with the...

Amanda Godson joins World Rugby broadcast department

Former IMG agency employee Amanda Godson has been named as World Rugby’s new Broadcast Operations Manager.Godson previously held the role of Commercial Manager, Media...

British racing driver aligns with Hycolin for 2021 campaign

British racing driver Abbie Eaton has partnered with Hycolin, an antiviral cleaning company, ahead of the 2021 season.The 29-year-old, won two championships, four pole...