Australian Open takes multimillion dollar revenue hit as ratings dip
The Australian Open is expected to lose more than €60 million as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive of Tennis Australia, Craig...
Bellator: BBC deal is a ‘massive’ moment for MMA’s global expansion
Two weeks ago, mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion Bellator struck a landmark deal with the BBC which will see the free-to-air broadcaster provide coverage of...
UEFA designates Qatar Airways as Euro 2020 latest sponsor
UEFA has selected Qatar Airways as the official airline sponsor of this summer’s delayed 2020 European Championships.Under the terms of the agreement, Qatar Airways...
Fans to return to sporting venues by mid-May PM confirms
Sports clubs will be able to host spectators from 17 May under Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s four-stage roadmap to exit lockdown.Addressing the House of...
Women’s football bolstered by second tranche of Winter Survival Package
Women’s sport is set to receive a boost from the latest tranche of funding from the UK government’s Sport Winter Survival Package.A combined £2.25...
Real Madrid in sponsorship talks with Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya
La Liga giants Real Madrid have been in sponsorship talks with Qiddiya, the state-owned Saudi Arabian entertainment project.As reported in The Times, leaked documents...
FA opens application for broadcast and international media lead
The Football Association (FA) has launched the search for a new Head of Broadcast and International Media Rights.The governing body’s new broadcast and media...
Serie A clubs attempt to block CVC-led private investment bid
Seven Serie A clubs have made an attempt to block the division’s $2 billion private investment deal, penning a letter to league President, Paolo...
‘More than a betting brand’: How Italian operators are evolving sports...
With restrictions on gambling advertising in Italy tightening, betting companies have been forced to undertake a fresh strategy to marketing, reshaping themselves as ‘media...
NBL and ABPA clash over on-court sponsor decals
The Australian Basketball Players’ Association (ABPA) has expressed player safety concerns to the National Basketball League (NBL) over on-court sponsor decals.The ABPA first raised...