Governance
Haggerty comfortably defeats von Arnim challenge in ITF presidential election
David Haggerty has been re-elected president of the International Tennis Federation for a third term, having comfortably seen off the challenge of Dietloff von Arnim
Where are the sponsors? ITF challenger von Arnim slams Davis Cup commercial appeal
The absence of blue-chip brands at last weekend’s Davis Cup matches across Europe is the surest sign yet that the format is dead and a leadership change is required at the International Tennis Federation (…
Infantino claims Women’s World Cup has broken even, generating revenues of $570m
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has claimed that the 2023 Women’s World Cup had generated more than $570m (€524.4m) in revenue, allowing the world governing body to break even on the month-long tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Fiba readies ‘most successful’ commercial World Cup as it completes road to recovery
The commercial success of the upcoming Fiba Basketball World Cup in south-east Asia will ensure the sport’s governing body breaks even for the four-year cycle despite the devastating impact of the global p…
USA Gymnastics continues commercial recovery with Comcast deal
USA Gymnastics has announced media and technology company Comcast as a sponsor of the governing body, with the Xfinity brand becoming the US Gymnastics Championships title sponsor through 2024
Wada steps up sponsorship revenue search with The Sports Consultancy
The World Anti-Doping Agency has appointed The Sports Consultancy to help find sponsors as it seeks to lessen its reliance on funding from the Olympic Movement and governments worldwide
ITF secures Billie Jean King Cup investment from Walter’s TWG Global
TWG Global, the investment vehicle of US billionaire Mark Walter, has acquired a minority stake in a joint venture set up with the International Tennis Federation to commercialise the Billie Jean King…
All 10 F1 teams to participate in F1 Academy from 2024
Formula 1 has opened up a suite of potential new commercial inventory via changes it has made to the structure of its all-female F1 Academy series
Formula E seeking ‘super brand’ to complete team line-up
Formula E is in the market for a 12th team to join its grid, but will be highly selective about the type of organisation that fills it, new chief executive Jeff Dodds has declared
World Aquatics details financial strain of ISL legal battle
World Aquatics has spent over $10m (€9m) in legal fees in its bid to maintain control of the sport over the past three years, according to financial statements released today (Monday).
CAF to drop ‘Super League’ name from new club competition
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has revealed that the organisation’s new Super League club competition will adopt a different name to avoid negative connotations w…
Hockey Canada names Henderson new CEO, Bauer resumes sponsorship
Katherine Henderson has been named the new chief executive and president of Hockey Canada following a tumultuous past year for the organisation
Canada Soccer mulls bankruptcy protection, CSB rights deal under renegotiation
Canada Soccer, the country's governing soccer body, is facing financial difficulties that may result in filing for bankruptcy protection
PIF-backed Gulf International Bank named Al-Nassr sponsor
Gulf International Bank (GIB), the banking group in which Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund holds a 97.2-per-cent shareholding, has been named a silver sponsor of Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.
FIH eyes more free-to-air deals as profits grow
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) wants to prioritise media rights deals with more free-to-air broadcasters in a bid to grow exposure for the sport, after the governing body recorded a second consecutive…
PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agree bombshell commercial merger
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are to merge commercial operations under common ownership in a shock tripartite agreement that ends all pending litigation r…
FA seeks WSL commercial lead ahead of move to independence
The English Football Association (FA) has begun the search for a commercial and partnerships lead for the Women's Super League (WSL)
Chilean league ‘eyes investors for commercial vehicle’
Chile's Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (ANFP) is the latest professional football league to be seeking outside investment for a stake in its media rights, it has been reported.