WTA has announced that it will be suspending tournaments in China. Steve Simon, chairman and CEO WTA said: “When on November 2, 2021, Peng Shuai posted an allegation of sexual assault against a top Chinese government official, the Women’s Tennis Association recognized that Peng Shuai’s message had to be listened to and taken seriously. […]
UEFA renews broadcast agreement with IMG-owned Sport 24
Sport 24, IMG’s owned and operated 24/7 live sports channel for the inflight and in ship industry, has renewed its agreement with UEFA to broadcast the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for a further three years. The new deal includes the UEFA Super Cup, contested by the winners of the two main […]
Manchester United co-chairman Glazer acquires franchise in UAE T20 Cricket League
Manchester United Co-Chairman, Avram Glazer, has completed the acquisition of a franchise in the UAE T20 Cricket League. Glazer led the acquisition as Chairman of Lancer Capital, which is making its first investment into international cricket via the newly established UAE T20 League. Glazer has been the Co-Chairman of Manchester United since 2005 […]
Manchester City to create metaverse with Sony
Manchester City has announced a new global partnership with Sony Group Corporation (Sony) which aims to develop new digital fan experiences that will be at the cutting-edge of global sport. The Club will conduct a PoC (proof of concept) with Sony, which will leverage Sony’s ground-breaking technologies and City’s global fanbase to develop new […]
International Canoe Federation bolsters event portfolio with three World Cup races
The International Canoe Federation has reinforced its reputation as the major event organiser for stand up paddling with confirmation it will host three World Cup races in addition to its world championships in 2022. The ICF provided the only world-class competition for SUP athletes in 2020 and 2021, including the record-breaking world championships in […]
FIFA signs QatarEnergy as official partner for the Arab Cup Qatar 2021
QatarEnergy has teamed up with FIFA as an official Partner for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™, which will be held in the State of Qatar from 30 November until 18 December. “The FIFA Arab Cup is a unique opportunity for QatarEnergy to grow their relationship with sport and football in their region,” said […]
McLaren Racing acquires majority shareholding in the Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team
McLaren Racing confirmed that it has completed the agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in the Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team by the end of the year. The conclusion of the agreement means that McLaren Racing will become the majority shareholder in the team with a controlling 75% stake, with Arrow McLaren SP to formally […]
ELEVEN Italy to deliver live coverage of FIBA international events until 2025
ELEVEN Italy has agreed a partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to deliver live coverage of FIBA´s international calendar of events until 2025. The deal will see ELEVEN stream over 1000 games in total, including every match from the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and the men’s […]
Indian Super League partners OneFootball for broadcast in over 200 countries
The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) will be broadcast internationally to over 200 countries, outside the Indian subcontinent for the first time as part of a new deal with OneFootball. From this season, fans will be able to get closer to ISL than ever before with live matches and highlights being made available, free […]
Reliance to own a new cricket team in the UAE T20 League
Reliance Industries Limited, through its subsidiary Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Ltd (RSBVL) will be acquiring the rights to own and operate a new franchise cricket team in the Emirates Cricket Board’s upcoming UAE T20 League. The move is the first major overseas expansion of Reliance Industries’ cricket operations in the global franchise-based cricket leagues. The […]