CFG: Commonwealth Games must ‘modernise’ to stay ‘relevant’
President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Louise Martin, has revealed plans to downsize the Commonwealth Games after the 2022 Birmingham edition, declaring that...
Stan Sport locks down Lions’ South Africa series
Australian streaming service Stan Sport has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights for the British and Irish Lions’ upcoming tour of South Africa.Under the terms...
Sponsors back Naomi Osaka amid French Open fallout
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has received the backing of a number of major sponsors, including sportswear apparel brand Nike, after withdrawing from the...
ITV responds to MP’s call for Euro 2020 gambling advertising ban
Calls for a suspension of gambling advertising during the 2020 UEFA European Championship by Ronnie Cowan, a Scottish National Party MP and gambling reform...
Brazil steps in as late Copa America replacement host
Brazil has been selected as the new host of the upcoming Copa America football tournament, following decisions by co-hosts Argentina and Colombia to withdraw...
BCCI sets IPL September re-start date in UAE
The 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will resume in September and October in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Board of Cricket Control...
Mercedes Cup continues sponsorship drive with Betway addition
The Mercedes Cup tennis tournament has continued its drive to secure new sponsors to deal with the ‘challenging times’ of 2021, securing a deal...
Staples Centre to remain LA Lakers’ home until 2041
The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed a new long-term lease agreement with AEG, owners of the team’s current home venue, the Staples Centre.In addition to...
NBC Premier League coverage records 10% viewership dip
NBC’s broadcasting of the English Premier League has seen year-on-year viewership rate decrease by 10.3%, as detailed in the group’s latest breakdown of its...
Western Bulldogs embraces crypto in ‘groundbreaking’ first
The Western Bulldogs of the Australian Football League (AFL) has formed a ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with cryptocurrency exchange CoinSpot.The partnership marks the first time a...