Ed Warner on rugby and the “friendless” Commonwealth Games December 7, 2023 Our columnist tackles rugby's legal battle over brain injury.
Brentford confirm that owner Matthew Benham is exploring a sale December 6, 2023 Benham is a former City financier who made his fortune in the gambling business.
Why Premier League’s new TV deal shows clock is ticking for Saturday 3pm blackout December 6, 2023 If the value of domestic rights is to keep growing, something will have to give.
Tory mayor hopeful Susan Hall backs London to host Commonwealth Games December 5, 2023 Conservative Mayor of London candidate Susan Hall has thrown her support behind the capital hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games after the Gold Coast in Australia dropped the only bid for the 2026 event. The state of Victoria, also Down Under, withdrew as hosts in July and there has not since been a [...]
Sky Sports takes lion’s share in £6.7bn Premier League rights race December 4, 2023 Sky Sports has secured up to 100 extra Premier League games per season after the broadcasting giant won the race for the rights to the world’s most valuable football league. The new deal, which takes effect in 2025-26, is worth £6.7bn over four years, compared with £5.1bn over three years for the current rights contracts. [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s $1bn Binance lawsuit is a warning to sports stars and celebrities December 2, 2023 Kim Kardashian settled out of court in a similar case involving a cryptocurrency.
Gerard Pique: Real Madrid and Barcelona won’t compete in Europe in five years November 30, 2023 Pique said Real Madrid and Barcelona deserved much larger shares of broadcasting rights.
‘Daniel Levy, after all this time, still does not appreciate the culture of Tottenham’ November 30, 2023 Author and consultant Alex Fynn on the Spurs hierarchy's chequered reign.
Ed Warner: Spare Everton fans and ban owners who break sport’s financial rules November 30, 2023 If fines aren't sufficient deterrents and points deductions skew the table aim the punishment at the boardroom, says Ed Warner.
British sportswear firm Castore set for near £1bn valuation after £145m injection November 29, 2023 Castore are today set to announce a cash injection that will see the sportswear brand valued at nearly £1bn. The British clothing manufacturer, backed by the likes of Andy Murray and who provide kit for Aston Villa, McLaren and others, has struck a deal to raise £145m from a number of investors including the Raine [...]