Premier League v Man City: What to expect from the eye-catching legal battle September 16, 2024 What exactly is the hearing looking at, and what should we expect to learn?
Coe to face six rivals in election to sport’s most powerful role September 16, 2024 The Briton, the current president of World Athletics, was one of seven approved candidates announced by the IOC on Monday for the election in March 2025.
Brazilian clubs have always exported footballers. Now they’re importing them too September 16, 2024 The flow of footballers between Brazil and Europe has historically tended to be something of a one-way street, with the cream of Latin American talent lured across the ocean by the promise of superior wages, historic clubs and the most prestigious competitions. In recent transfer windows, however, there have been signs of change. Teams in [...]
How the Solheim Cup got its name – and why its sponsors left it unbranded September 13, 2024 There can’t be many brands that would financially underwrite a brand new sporting event without insisting on calling it after themselves, but that’s what Ping did with the Solheim Cup. As the biennial contest between the best women’s golfers from the United States and Europe reignites this weekend, it’s a story of monetary sacrifice – [...]
Clubs in dark over Premier League semi-automated offside technology plans September 12, 2024 The Premier League has yet to inform clubs when the new system of semi-automated offsides will be introduced – but it will not be this weekend. When England’s top-flight clubs voted to introduce the new technology last April they were told it would be brought in after one of the international breaks at the start [...]
Premier League makes decision on whether to fight Leicester PSR verdict September 11, 2024 Having lost at appeal, the Premier League's only further possible recourse is to take the matter to arbitration.
Surrey Invincibles? Why Sky Sports could veto Hundred franchise rebrand September 11, 2024 Surrey could find themselves on a collision course with English cricket’s main broadcast partner, Sky Sports, over their desire to take control and rebrand their successful Hundred franchise, Oval Invincibles. Along with the other seven host venues, Surrey are set to be gifted a 51 per cent stake in their franchise by the England Wales [...]
Arsenal add technology giant to growing sponsor portfolio in multi-year deal September 10, 2024 The multi-year deal also sees Arsenal join the Japan-based global technology company’s group of sports partners.
Why The Open organisers R&A have swung back to £8.5m profit September 9, 2024 The body recorded a profit after tax of £8.5m for the year ending 31 December 2023, an improvement of more than £10m on its loss of £2.2m in 2022.
Manchester United widen scope of £2bn stadium plans with new partnership September 9, 2024 Manchester United have taken another step towards building a new £2bn stadium by entering into a strategic partnership with local authorities. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has prioritised a new home for the club since buying a minority stake and taking over the running of all football-related matters late last year. United announced on Monday that they [...]