Trail Blazers looking for new owner in latest NBA team sale
The owners of the Portland Trail Blazers confirmed the NBA franchise is officially up for sale on May 13. Since his passing in 2018, former...
Will the Milan derby move to Miami? Football’s inevitable future
He slots home the winner. The crowd erupts. Drinks fly through the air, scarves go up with pride and supporters tumble three rows down...
Why deals like CAA’s purchase of Portas are now the norm
In 2003, Roman Abramovich’s acquisition of Chelsea FC marked a turning point in the commercialisation of sport. No longer just the domain of athletes...
Michael Jordan joins NBC as ‘special contributor’ for NBA next season
NBA legend Michael Jordan will join NBC as a ‘special contributor’ to the US network’s coverage of the league next season. The six-time NBA Champion...
Online trading poised to replace betting sponsorships in football
Sponsorships within sports are an attractive concept to businesses from every sector. Each sport is like its own stage at a musical festival, they’re...
English women’s football rebrand sees WSL2 replace Women’s Championship
Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), the controlling body of women’s football in England, has announced a rebrand of the Women’s Championship to be now...
World Rugby hands Nine the keys to an Aussie golden era
World Rugby selected Nine Entertainment to be the exclusive home of rugby in Australia until 2029.The multi-year agreement, signed on 11 May, will see...
Strong Q1’s from WWE and UFC raise TKO’s 2025 outlook
UFC and WWE parent company TKO Group has raised its revenue targets for 2025, backed by rising revenues at two of its valuable companies. For...
TNT Sports backs Premiership Rugby’s growth with new rights deal
Premiership Rugby renewed its media rights deal with TNT Sports on 10 May, extending coverage for both the men’s and women’s competitions.Aiming to build...
Gary Neville and David Beckham’s dream team to lead Salford City...
Salford City FC has entered into a new era following the acquisition by a high-profile consortium led by former Manchester United teammates Gary Neville...