Clothing & Accs.

Swiss watchmaker Longines has enhanced its relationship with Ascot Racecourse by becoming an official partner of the venue.

French clothing company Lacoste has renewed its partnership with the French Open grand slam tennis tournament.

Men’s business attire brand Diking has been named as an Asian regional supporter of the upcoming Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Sock brand Stance has renewed its title sponsorship of the World Adaptive Surfing Championship ahead of the 2018 event in La Jolla, California.

Sports apparel company Canterbury has agreed a supplier partnership with World Rugby for next year’s World Cup in Japan.

Ascot Racecourse has renewed sponsorship agreements with coffee brand Lavazza, jeweller Garrard and mineral water brand Harrogate Water.

Swiss watchmaker Longines has renewed its long-running partnership with World Archery.

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has expanded its partnership with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) by becoming the official timekeeper of Fiba 3x3.

Major League Baseball team the St. Louis Cardinals has agreed a sponsorship deal with clothing line M4, which is owned by star player Yadier Molina (pictured).

Swiss watch manufacturer Tag Heuer has been unveiled as a sponsor of the newly-formed World Touring Car Cup (WTCR).

Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket outfit Royal Challengers Bangalore has agreed sponsorship deals with fashion brands Wrogn and Imara, while rival team Sunrisers Hyderabad has renewed its partnership with Kansai Nerolac Paints.

The Royal Belgian Football Association (KBVB) has entered into a partnership with watchmaker Ice-Watch.

The Speedway Grand Prix motorcycling series has renewed its partnership with sports watch and men’s jewellery brand Aztorin.

North America’s Major League Soccer has entered into a partnership with outdoor apparel and equipment manufacturer Columbia Sportswear.

Formula One motor-racing team McLaren has agreed a sponsorship deal with British lifestyle brand Gandys.

Swiss watchmaker Rolex has renewed its long-running sponsorship of the United States Golf Association.

Jonsson Workwear has agreed a deal to take on naming rights to Kings Park, home of South African Super Rugby franchise the Sharks.

Swiss watch manufacturer Tag Heuer has renewed its partnership with the Formula E electric car-racing series.