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ITF hails ‘robust finances’ but 2022 accounts aided by one-off payments
David Haggerty, president of the International Tennis Federation, has hailed the "robust" finances and "strong commercial" future of the governing body, two months ahead of an election where he faces a serious challenge.
UFC’s Asian talent pathway could bring coveted commercial growth
The UFC's senior vice president in Asia, Kevin Chang, needs more local talent to fuel commercial growth in Asia. That's why his promotion is doing the job itself.
ECB chair denies The Hundred is under threat
The Hundred has a “long and successful future” ahead, the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has insisted, despite reports suggesting the controversial competition could be scrapped.
WWE set for event in India, open to moving SmackDown from Friday nights
Nick Khan, chief executive of WWE, has revealed that the wrestling organisation will be staging an event in India in September, and suggested that its flagship SmackDown programme could move from its current…
Blast’s Paris Major heads to cinema screens in eight European countries
Esports entertainment company Blast has agreed a deal with Cineworld to show the finale of the Paris Major 2023 live across 39 cinemas in eight different countries
DAZN joins ‘unique’ media coalition for Berlin’s Special Olympics
OTT subscription broadcaster DAZN has agreed a deal to showcase Berlin’s 2023 Special Olympics World Games through highlights presented in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Tech Mahindra’s GCL gears up for launch with Protocol rights appointment
The Global Chess League (GCL) has appointed the Protocol Sports Marketing agency as its exclusive media rights distributor as it prepares to launch next month.
Endeavor posts record revenue from owned sports unit, to pay first quarterly dividend
Endeavor, owner of the IMG and WME agencies, is to pay a quarterly dividend for the first time, beginning later this year, following a strong start to 2023 for the sports and entertainment giant
WWE readies India, UK TV rights talks once domestic deals finalised
World Wrestling Entertainment will turn its attentions to securing improved media rights deals in India and the UK once it has concluded its ongoing domestic sales process, chief executive Nick Khan has…
Ceferin hints at future Champions League final in the US
Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin has opened the door to the possibility of hosting the Uefa Champions League final in the United States in the future
Pique’s Kings League draws over two million viewers for Camp Nou finale
The 'final four' of Gerard Pique's seven-a-side football competition, Kings League, peaked at over two million viewers across Twitch, YouTube and Tiktok on Sunday, as over 92,000 fans filled the stands…
Endeavor full-year revenue rise driven by UFC commercial results, live events uplift
Sports and entertainment group Endeavor, owner of the IMG and WME agencies, has posted increased revenue of $5.27bn (€4.9
WWE’s Elimination Chamber sets gate and viewership records
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) set gate and viewership records for its Elimination Chamber event in Montreal, Canada
HBA Media details broadcast reach for 2023 Saudi Cup
The HBA Media agency has said the 2023 Saudi Cup horse racing event will be broadcast by 35 rights-holders across the world, including a number of new signings
Kosmos ‘takes case to CAS’ over Davis Cup contract termination
Kosmos Tennis, a subsidiary of the Kosmos investment group, claims to have taken its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne following the termination of its 25-year agreement with the International…
IMG strikes multi-faceted 10-year extension with R&A
The IMG agency has struck a long-term renewal agreement with the R&A across various commercial rights and services, including a heightened focus on digital content through Seven League
ITF’s 25-year Davis Cup deal with Kosmos terminated
Kosmos Tennis' 25-year agreement with the International Tennis Federation to run and commercialise the Davis Cup has been terminated following unsuccessful attempts to renegotiate the deal
PFL extends with Korean rights-holder IB Sports, targets Seoul event
US-based mixed martial arts promotion the Professional Fighters League has agreed a two-year renewal of its deal with South Korean rights-holder, media group IB Sports, as it plans to stage an event in…