Report: Michael Jordan sells Hornets to Plotkin for $3bn

Sources close to Michael Jordan have confirmed for sports news outlet ESPN that the basketball legend is no longer the majority stakeholder of the...

UK Tote confirms HKJC renewal in boost to World Pool

The UK Tote Group and Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) have confirmed a new deal to expand their strategic partnership until 2028, focusing on the development of new...

Fanatics moves ‘extensive’ US sports retail business to Europe with LaLiga...

Sports merchandise retailer Fanatics has signed a new manufacturing and distribution deal with Spain’s LaLiga. Under the agreement, a new official online LaLiga store will...

ITIA bans Luncanu for five years following corruption probe

Tennis player Petru-Alexandru Luncanu has been suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over anti-corruption breaches. The five-year ban comes after a commission ruled...

BHA ‘won’t be coerced’ by Animal Rising activist group

The BHA has announced that it will ‘refuse to be coerced’ by Animal Rising, after the animal rights activist group said it will hold...

Villarreal CF and Joma expansion focuses on sustainability 

LaLiga team Villarreal CF has extended its brand deal with Joma for the next four seasons - a continuation of a partnership that started...

LaLiga unlocks more ‘interactive experiences’ through Play Anywhere partnership

Spanish LaLiga has signed a new agreement with fan interactive experiences provider Play Anywhere Holdings to develop ‘captivating’ live games streams, video on demand...

Fanatics finalise Fexpro acquisition as it eyes LatAM expansion 

Fanatics has finalised the acquisition of licensed sports apparel wholesaler Fexpro as the latest step in its growth strategy. The digital sports platform has stated...

Chris Schlosser: Eliminating traditional barriers in MLS with ai.io

From January of 2024, footballersacross North America will have the opportunity to be scouted for free, following a deal between MLS and ai.io, which...

BBC and ITV look set to secure streaming rights for Women’s...

BBC and ITV have secured a joint bid that will see all matches from the FIFA Women’s World Cup broadcasted on free-to-air TV in...