China Mobile grows La Liga presence with media rights deal

Telecommunications company China Mobile has agreed a non-exclusive media rights deal with La Liga which runs until 2022/23. Under the terms of the contract, China...

Indonesian badminton players banned for life for betting breaches

Eight badminton players from Indonesia have been handed severe penalties by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for betting offences. The players, who primarily competed in...

BCCI separates with IMG over IPL event rights

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has parted ways with International Management Group (IMG) ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League...

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...

End of Gulf Crisis raises fresh hopes of Newcastle Utd takeover

Saudi Arabia’s three-and-a-half year blockade of neighbouring Qatar has come to an end, alongside its far reaching political consequences there are also significant implications...

Extreme E to deliver sustainable broadcasts with NEP partners

Extreme E has made a commitment to making its broadcasts eco-friendly by teaming up with production firm NEP Group and its broadcast partners. For the...

AFC undergoes national and club tournament rebrand overhaul

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had unveiled a set of new-look logos and visual identities for a range of national team tournaments and club...

Tokyo 2020 Olympics extends deal with domestic sponsors

The organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have reached an extension agreement with all 68 of the games’ domestic sponsors. Various Japanese...

FIFA postpones Under-20 and Under-17 World Cups by two years

FIFA has confirmed that the Under-20 and Under-17 World Cups have been shifted from 2021 to 2023 as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The...

Chelsea become first non-Chinese cub to make Kuaishou debut

English football giants Chelsea FC has become the first team from outside China to launch on the Kuaishou social media platform. The West London club...