Exclusive: London Lions’ new owners defend controversial CEO appointment September 1, 2024 Balan was one of the key lieutenants at 777, which bought the Lions in 2020 but took them to the brink of liquidation in July as the US private equity business collapsed.
Which tennis Grand Slam makes the most money? August 31, 2024 As the US Open enters its decisive week, a look at how Grand Slams generate revenue – and which one makes the most money. Like many tennis Grand Slams, this year’s US Open will be box office in more ways than one. On the court, the last Grand Slam of the year has already thrown [...]
Football regulator advertises Head of Legal role that pays ‘less than most newly qualified lawyers’ August 30, 2024 The independent football regulator’s top lawyer will be paid the same as peers just starting out on their legal careers, prompting industry figures to fear the body could be “toothless”. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) posted an advert for the Head of Legal role earlier this week that will pay the successful [...]
England women’s cricket chief on the case for investment in The Hundred August 30, 2024 While the first ever Olympic Games with an equal number of male and female athletes competing took place this summer, The Hundred has put its eight men’s and women’s cricket teams on an equal platform since its launch in 2021. Beth Barrett-Wild, director of the women’s professional game at the England and Wales Cricket Board, [...]
A controlled revolution: NFL approves private equity stakes in teams August 29, 2024 The NFL continues to set the standard in terms of on-field interest and commercial growth in the US and beyond.
Cricket needs more like Flintoff so smaller nations must get financial support August 29, 2024 Andrew Flintoff’s Field of Dreams On Tour, the decline of Test cricket and whether a mooted hardship fund distributed by the ICC might just keep the red-ball game alive. You know when a broadcaster thinks it has a hit on its hands because it releases a series one episode at a time rather than in [...]
West Brom owner forced to invest seven-figure sum months after £60m purchase August 28, 2024 The American businessman has agreed to pay off a £3.7m loan and spent more than £1m on improving facilities.
Why rugby league’s Magic Weekend could return to Newcastle in 2025 August 28, 2024 Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners vetoed the club’s proposal to stage rugby league’s Magic Weekend at St James’ Park, but have indicated they may consider hosting the two-day event again next year. Rugby Football League officials would like to return to Newcastle, who have staged Magic Weekend on seven occasions since 2015, after this month’s [...]
Olympics’ switch to pay TV triggered big rise in illegal streaming of Paris 2024 August 27, 2024 The IOC's move has caused frustration among some fans at being denied immediate access to sport that has historically been available on free-to-air channels.
Joshua v Dubois promoter aims to surpass record Wembley crowd of 94,000 August 27, 2024 The show on 21 September has sold out of its initial allocation of 90,000 tickets but an application has now been made to local authorities to increase capacity.