Eder becomes permanent FISU president, Saintrond outlines exit plan
Leonz Eder has secured the presidency of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) on a permanent basis, while the governing body’s long-serving CEO and secretary general, Eric Saintrond, has announced plans to retire.
Fans ‘Made By 14’ are healthier, more sociable and more engaged
More fans than ever before but also more competition, finds new Two Circles Analysis
Atlanta’s Truist Park to host MLB All-Star Game in 2025
Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, has been awarded hosting rights to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in 2025.
Nine posts strong viewing figures for Cricket World Cup semi-final
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine’s coverage of the Cricket World Cup semi-final between Australia and South Africa registered 592,000 viewers across the five metro areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
NRK to show athletics at Paris 2024 through WBD pact
Norwegian public-service broadcaster NRK has reached an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to show live coverage of all athletics events during next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
LiveMode signs up betting sponsors for Campeonato Paulista
Betting companies Esportes da Sorte, Novibet and Sportingbet have been unveiled as sponsors of the Campeonato Paulista, the state football championship in São Paulo, in deals brokered by Brazilian sports marketing agency LiveMode.
Sport1 launches first FAST channel with Samsung TV Plus
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has launched Sport1 Motor, its first dedicated free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel.
Studhalter re-elected as chair of Swiss Football League
Philipp Studhalter has been re-elected as chairman of the Swiss Football League (SFL) for another two-year term.
FanCode launches on Prime Video in India
Indian streaming platform FanCode will now be available to Prime Video subscribers in the country.
Murray joins Lewandowski, Nadal as Hexagon Cup team owner
Andy Murray has become the latest sports star to launch a team in padel’s new Hexagon Cup tournament, which will debut in Madrid next year.