Investment & Strategy

News and analysis relating to sports investment and the strategy employed by sports teams globally, including financial results.

How WADA conducted the “most successful” investigation in anti-doping history

WADA’s Operation LIMS has been hailed by the organisation’s President as the most successful ever as it found 291 athletes violated its doping rules. The...

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s choice of chalk prompts calls for regulation

A controversy over chalk at the World Snooker Championships has highlighted deeper tensions around performance and regulation. Snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan has found himself in...

PIF funding exit leaves LIV Golf confronting a sustainability test

LIV Golf’s funding loss forces Saudi-backed sports to confront what sustainability really looks like without limitless capital.LIV Golf is reportedly set to be left...

Vegas NBA expansion team draws one Lakers legend, repels another

The NBA’s plans to expand the league from 30 to 32 teams has already garnered interest for one of the markets proposed to host...

Chelsea Women at Stamford Bridge: the numbers make sense, but filling...

Arsenal's move to the Emirates generated €7m in matchday revenue last season. Chelsea are betting they can do the same, but what’s the risk...

Enhanced Games gather pace ahead of debut and public listing vote

Enhanced is moving towards a May 1 shareholder vote on its proposed public listing as athlete signings and event plans continue to take shape...

WSU and ADF International threaten legal action over female sport policies

Ten governing bodies, including Parkrun and Swim England, have been warned their eligibility policies may breach the Equality Act following a Supreme Court ruling...

The legal play behind athlete trade marks

Melanie McGuirk and Ben Travers, Partners at Foot Anstey, consider the legal significance of high-profile athletes like Luke Littler and Cole Palmer expanding their...

WRU halts Cardiff sale as three-club plan remains

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) confirms Cardiff Rugby will remain under its ownership for now, while Ospreys and Scarlets move closer to signing a new...

Game, set, padel: The UK’s new sporting obsession

John Gillespie, CEO and Freya Tringham, Head of Padel at Powerleague, share their views on why Padel has proved such a hit, how its...