Governance
FIL approves strategic plan for Olympic drive
The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has adopted a strategic plan to introduce major changes in the sport as it seeks inclusion at a future edition of the Olympic Games
NRL proposes revamped international schedule
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has proposed an overhaul of the international rugby league calendar in order to provider a greater platform for emerging nations and reintroduce the Australian n…
Was Fifa right to expand the World Cup to 48 teams?
In December 2016 the Fifa Council decided to expand its flagship World Cup competition to include 48 participants from 2026 onwards
FA’s Mark Bullingham overcomes commercial hurdles in spectacular style
England’s FA has set itself aggressive performance targets in its new five-year plan. To build the right foundations it needs success in its commercial operations and since August that task has fallen to Mark Bullingham. The results so far have been spectacular.
WBSC launches new rules to boost Olympic appeal of baseball
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has introduced a number of new rules to baseball in a move designed to make the game faster and appeal to a younger audience ahead of its return to the…