Eurosport secures 2021 UCI World Championship rights

Eurosport has been granted the broadcasting rights to Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) events in 35 different European territories throughout 2021. This is a significant expansion...

NBA players to renegotiate for equity stakes in league franchises

National Basketball Association (NBA) players may attempt to overturn a rule that prevents them from owning equity stakes in teams and franchises, according to...

Bidding contest for 2027 AFC Asian Cup gets underway

The four bidders for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup - India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran - have published their respective strategies and objectives. Bidding...

Stats Perform receives IBIA data accreditation

Stats Perform has been awarded a Data Standards Accreditation from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), becoming the first betting data provider to receive...

New International Women’s Cup pencilled for August 2021

A new exhibition competition featuring women’s football clubs across Europe and the US, called the International Women’s Cup, will pilot later this year. The tournament...

Onside predicts resurgence for Irish sports sponsorship sector in 2021

Marketing and sponsorship agency Onside has published its annual report into the Irish sponsorship industry, highlighting key players and predicting growth for 2021. Findings from...

PGA pledges support to AGA responsible betting campaign

The PGA Tour has partnered with the American Gaming Association (AGA) ahead of the launch of its public service campaign, ‘Have a Game Plan,...

Burnley names former Knicks President on board of directors

Former President of the New York Knicks, Dave Checketts, has joined the board of directors at Premier League club Burnley FC. Burnley Chairman Alan Pace’s...

Inter Milan and LD Sports seal regional sponsorship deal

Serie A club Inter Milan has secured a regional sponsorship agreement with Chinese marketing, entertainment and sports content agency LD Sports. As a result of...

Liverpool vs Manchester United surpasses Sky Sports viewership records

Sky Sports’ coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester United on Sunday broke the pay-television broadcaster’s viewing records for a match behind the paywall, with the...