RMG and RCTC sign India-facing media deal for UK and Ireland...

The Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has signed a media rights distribution agreement with the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC), covering UK and Irish horse...

Manchester City renews regional deal with Healthpoint

Manchester City has extended its agreement with Healthpoint, which will see the Abu Dhabi-based organisation continue as the official regional healthcare partner of the...

England players to complete IPL following Bangladesh tour postponement

The England cricket team’s tour of Bangladesh, initially pencilled for September and October 2021, has been postponed until March 2023. The England and Wales Cricket...

Fonbet adds FC Rubin Kazan to expanding sponsorship portfolio

FC Rubin Kazan has signed up gambling operator Fonbet in a new, long-term sponsorship agreement. As part of the latest agreement, Fonbet’s logo will be...

Borussia Dortmund retains Würenbacher as regional partner

Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund has extended its regional partnership with beer brand Würenbacher in China for a further two seasons. The agreement, which was facilitated...

BCCI confirms second leg IPL 2021 schedule in UAE

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the schedule for the remainder of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021...

Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony ratings dip to 33-year low on NBC

NBC’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony dipped to its lowest ratings in 33 years, drawing in a total of 16.7...

Match TV picks up Premier League rights package in Russia

Russian sports channel Match TV has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premier League in the country. From 2022/23 onwards, Gazprom Media-owned Match...

Six IFs granted full recognition at ‘historic’ IOC Session

Six new International Sports Federations (IFs) were granted full International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognition at the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo, Japan. The half-a-dozen IFs...

Tokyo 2020 sponsors to skip Olympic opening ceremony

Major Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games sponsors will not be allowed to attend Friday’s opening ceremony, the domestic media have said, according to Reuters. The report...