ATP-WTA talks focused on pooling media rights not merging tennis tours – sources September 13, 2023 Talks between the men’s and women’s tennis tours about working together more closely are unlikely to lead to a merger, say sources.
Gerard Pique hits back at tennis stars and defends role in Kosmos-Davis Cup deal September 13, 2023 Gerard Pique has hit back at criticism of his role in the decline of the Davis Cup from tennis star Stan Wawrinka.
Manchester United agree record-equalling £60m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal September 13, 2023 Manchester United have agreed a world record-equalling £60m-a-year sponsorship deal with computer chip maker Snapdragon.
Simona Halep: Wimbledon winner’s tennis future in doubt after four-year ban September 12, 2023 Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep’s tennis future is in doubt after she was given a four-year ban for breaking anti-doping rules.
UFC and WWE set for £16.8bn merger on New York Stock Exchange September 12, 2023 Combat sport organisation UFC and wrestling entertainment provider WWE were officially merged today and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under new entity TKO. The new party, initially valued at $21bn (£16.85bn), was yesterday merged under UFC parent company Endeavor Group Holdings Inc having been formalised last spring. Major UFC and WWE moves [...]
Chelsea caught up in international fraud scheme targeting young footballers September 12, 2023 Fraudsters impersonating Chelsea officials are swindling money out of aspiring footballers with bogus promises of trials for the club.
‘It’s over’: Spain relieved as football chief Luis Rubiales finally falls on sword September 11, 2023 Spanish politicians have welcomed the resignation of embattled football chief Luis Rubiales. Rubiales finally fell on his sword on Sunday night, three weeks after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final – an act she says was non-consensual. He announced his resignation in a statement that coincided with an interview given [...]
Antony: Manchester United place star on leave amid assault allegations September 10, 2023 Manchester United have placed Antony on indefinite leave “in order to address” a series of allegations of assault on women. Antony was withdrawn from the Brazil squad last week after his former partner alleged that he had physically assaulted her on multiple occasions. Since then two more women have come forward to accuse the 23-year-old [...]
US Open prize money 2023: How much can players win at the New York Grand Slam? September 9, 2023 Everything is bigger in America, or so the saying goes, and that maxim applies to US Open prize money too. The winners of the men’s and women’s finals this weekend will each receive $3m (£2.36m), making it the most lucrative of the four Grand Slam tournaments. By comparison, Wimbledon champions receive £2.35m ($2.97m), French Open [...]
City A.M. debate: Should the Middle East host Champions cup rugby? September 8, 2023 Last Monday, City A.M. exclusively reported that both the United States and Middle East had bid to host rugby’s Champions Cup final. And while there was general disdain towards the idea from fans, a significant proportion of that was directed towards the idea of the Middle East – and Saudi Arabia in particular. Here City [...]