SA20 future in doubt as Big Bash sale process squeezes cricket investment Sport Business The SA20 franchise tournament is facing an uncertain financial future amid the threat of fresh competition for funding from Cricket Australia’s Big Bash, which is preparing to sell off stakes in its franchises to private investors later this year. All six SA20 franchises are owned by Indian Premier League teams, many of whom have expressed [...]
World Cup of Darts prize money: How much Northern Ireland won Sport One of darts’ great spectacles takes place over the next couple of days: the World Cup of Darts. But how much prize money do you make if you win it? Darts sensation Luke Littler will make his World Cup of darts debut this week in Frankfurt as he joins great rival Luke Humphries in a [...]
Ratcliffe, IPL and Littler: The City AM Sport 2024 year in review Sport Business It was the year that was in sport; when iconic athletes retired, major brands made fascinating choices and one pole vaulter was knocked out of the Olympics because of his hefty package. The 12 months that made up 2024 weaved the retirement of cricketer James Anderson with the iconic breakdancer Raygun, it saw a German [...]
How the ‘Littler Effect’ helped Target Darts hit a commercial bullseye December 17, 2024 The Littler Effect helped Target to double its business and earned the teenager over £1m.