Rival Brazilian groups join forces against proposed betting sponsorship ban
Some of Brazil’s biggest football clubs have registered their "enormous concern" at government proposals to ban betting operator sponsorships in football.
Chelsea kicks off sales process for next season’s main shirt sponsor
Chelsea’s search for a main shirt sponsor over the summer resulted in a one-year deal with Infinite Athlete. Now, the club is back in the market to cover next season.
Korn Ferry Tour event extends with Veritex, hires Sportfive
The Korn Ferry Tour, the PGA's development tour, has announced a six-year extension for Dallas-based bank Veritex to remain the title sponsor of the Veritex Bank Championship through 2030
Bermuda Tourism and Butterfield extend as PGA Tour co-titles
The Bermuda Tourism Authority and offshore banking company Butterfield have signed multi-year extensions with the PGA Tour as co-title sponsors of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Ex-Roc Nation exec Rinchiuso hired to head up EMW Global’s London office
Former Puma and Roc Nation Sports executive Michele Rinchiuso has been appointed as senior vice-president for international at the sports talent and marketing agency EMW Global
Norwegian athletes gain upper hand in skiing image rights dispute
Norwegian ski team athletes have won a breakthrough ruling in pursuit of greater control of their image rights in a long-running dispute with the Norwegian Skiing Association (NSF)
‘Dream Bigger’ | Xero and the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Small business accounting software firm Xero improved brand perception in the UK with its ‘Dream Bigger’ 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign.
Excel acquires REP 1 Football player representation agency
US-based sports agency Excel Sports Management has expanded its footprint in American football to include on-field representation with the acquisition of REP 1 Football
Robinhood targets broadcast integrations in Wizards jersey patch deal
The sale of the Washington Wizards’ jersey patch to online brokerage platform Robinhood was heavily influenced by the regional sports network broadcast integrations guaranteed by the NBA franchise’s ownership group, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE).
Penalty becomes Brazilian leagues and cup sponsor in Brax-brokered deal
Brazilian sporting goods company Penalty has signed as an official sponsor of next year’s Brazilian Série A and Série B championships and the Copa do Brasil in a deal brokered by Brax Sports Assets.