Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly buys stake in Trent Rockets cricket franchise
American businessman and investor Todd Boehly has purchased a 49% stake in Trent Rockets, a franchise in the 100-ball cricket league The Hundred.The move...
Chelsea says Live Nation to “bring huge value” as sleeve sponsor
Chelsea FC has named Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, as a principal partner. Following the agreement, Live Nation’s logo features on the Chelsea...
Sports stadia, production and social teams expect big things from AI...
AI has become such a common talking point in the world of sports business right now many are probably tired of hearing it get...
Chilean giant Colo-Colo announce Jugabet as main sponsor
Chilean football club Colo-Colo has named casino and online bookmaker Jugabet as its main sponsor under a two-season agreement.Under the agreement, JugaBet's branding will...
Steven Salz, Rivlary: esports has been rightsizing not downsizing
Esports experienced a monumental boom in 2020 as, with the pandemic restrictions limiting people’s options, sporting viewership and engagement went through the roof.The industry...
Matchday Programme: a champion’s mentality and the legacy of football
Launched this year, Insider Sport’s Matchday Programme has invited sports professionals to reflect on their passion for the industry, sharing how their experiences have...
Riot Games introduces new betting policy for esports
Riot Games, the developer behind major esports titles like VALORANT and League of Legends, has announced a significant policy shift regarding gambling sponsors.Starting in...
Argentine football referee banned after cross-sector investigation
An Argentine football referee has been banned by the country’s football association after it was detected that he had placed bets on the sport.The...
FIBA reports 76% growth in viewership of 3×3 basketball
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) maintains confidence in the long-term sustainability of its 3x3 World Tour competition.Launched in 2012, the 3x3 World Tour has...
Bristol Motors Trophy rebranded to Vertu Trophy
The English Football League (EFL) has announced that with immediate effect, the Bristol Street Motors Trophy will now be named the Vertu Trophy. This comes...