Darts sensation Littler could earn six-figure sponsors but he is no Raducanu January 3, 2024 Whether you compare Luke Littler to Emma Raducanu or Ronnie O’Sullivan, there’s one certainty no matter the result of tonight’s Darts World Championships final: there will be commercial interest in the 16-year-old sensation. Young success is no stranger to the world of commercial sponsorship and deal making. When 18-year-old Raducanu won the US Open in [...]
The top sports events to watch in London in 2024 January 3, 2024 The coming 12 months will see London at the heart of a number of iconic sports events. From sport which returns annually to European finals that the city has bid for, here are 15 of the top events to put in your calendar for 2024. Men’s and Women’s Guinness Six Nations 10 February, 9, March, [...]
Deloitte’s key sport investment trends of 2023: $1bn+ deals, MCO and women’s sport December 27, 2023 Deloitte's Sports Business Group digs into what drove the deals in 2023.
LadBible owner reports sales growth as global audience surpasses 440m December 20, 2023 The media group which owns digital publisher LadBible is expecting a jump in sales and earnings over 2023 after building its audience and advertisers, it said. Manchester-based LBG Media, which also owns brands SportBible, Tyla and UniLad, said it was performing well in the UK and Ireland despite profits dragging in Australia. Social media followers across [...]
Is Mike Ashley plotting a takeover of another UK retailer? December 17, 2023 Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is understood to be plotting an acquisition of ailing luxury fashion site Matchesfashion.
‘I don’t feel any guilt’: Eddie Jones insists he didn’t go for Japan job while Australia boss December 14, 2023 Jones is due to start his second stint as Japan coach in January.
Jon Rahm’s U-turn will have domino effect, insists LIV Golf chief Greg Norman December 13, 2023 Rahm had previously said he had no interest in LIV Golf.
Frasers ‘on track’ as Murray doubles down on elevation strategy December 7, 2023 Frasers, parent company of Sports Direct and Flannels, is on track to hit previous profit guidance
Ed Warner on rugby and the “friendless” Commonwealth Games December 7, 2023 Our columnist tackles rugby's legal battle over brain injury.
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.