Relocation proposal lodged for NBA’s Kings
The Sacramento Kings have taken another step towards moving to Seattle after National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern confirmed for the first time that a formal relocation...
View ArticlePremier League clubs reach agreement on cost control measures
The English Premier League will introduce financial control measures ahead of the competition’s new cycle of broadcast rights, with the threat of points deductions for clubs that do not comply with...
View ArticleFIH revved up by new Hero deal
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has hailed the signing of a new four-year partnership with Hero MotoCorp as a landmark deal for the sport.
View ArticleTennis ace Nadal confirms agency plan after IMG exit
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has confirmed long-running speculation that he has left the IMG Worldwide agency to establish his own company with agent Carlos Costa.
View ArticleNZRU referees tickled pink by sponsorship deal
New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) referees will be taking to the field in a new pink kit, after a three-year sponsorship deal was agreed between the Union and home insulation materials provider, Pink...
View ArticleCeltic feels financial benefit of Champions League run
Celtic has announced a pre-tax profit of £14.94 million for the six months ending December 31, 2012, with the club’s accounts boosted by a 71% increase in turnover aided by its European exploits.
View ArticleFrench Rugby Federation selects architects for new stadium
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has selected a group comprising Populous and Ateliers 2/3/4 to design its new national stadium.
View ArticleHenry rejects Red Sox rumours once again
Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry has again been forced to deny speculation that the team could become the latest leading American sports franchise to be put up for sale.
View ArticleAFL reaches out to international fans with new online platform
The Australian Football League (AFL) is set to launch its own broadcast platform, in order to give Aussie Rules fans around the world better access to coverage of the sport.
View ArticleAdmiral extends Welsh Rugby Union deal
Admiral has agreed an extension to its deal with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) that will see its brand appear on the national team’s kit until 2015.
View ArticleSouth Africa’s T20 competition rebrands under new sponsor
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced that its domestic Twenty20 competition will be rebranded as the RAM Slam T20 Challenge as part of a new three-year sponsorship deal with RAM Hand-to-Hand...
View ArticleAsics assumes LA Marathon sponsorship
Asics has agreed a three-year deal to become the new title sponsor of the Los Angeles Marathon.
View ArticleBayern lands new Lufthansa deal
Bayern München has agreed a new deal with national airline Lufthansa, in a move that will extend their nine-year partnership by at least a further five years.
View ArticleMetLife completes World Baseball Classic’s commercial roster
MetLife has signed up as the fourth and final global sponsor of the 2013 World Baseball Classic, which is set to run from March 2-19.
View ArticlePuma set to exit sailing market
Puma has announced it will withdraw its investment in the sailing market as it continues its rebuilding process by concentrating on other sports such as football.
View ArticleUnited set to unveil new major sponsorship as financial fortunes improve
Manchester United has announced significant rises in income and profits for the three-month period ending December 2012, as it revealed it has agreed terms on another major sponsorship deal.
View ArticleNew service is stats heaven for NBA fans
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and software giant SAP have launched a new platform which aims to provide fans with unprecedented levels of access to the statistics behind the sport.
View ArticleFormer Nimbus exec Colaco to lead NBA’s Indian growth plans
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has appointed former Nimbus Sport chief operating officer Yannick Colaco as managing director of the league’s Indian arm.
View ArticleParis Marathon signs up first title sponsor
Energy management specialist, Schneider Electric, has agreed a deal with the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) that will allow the firm to become the first ever title sponsor of the Paris Marathon.
View ArticleFerrari, Williams sign up new sponsors ahead of F1 season
Ferrari has continued a busy commercial winter ahead of the new Formula One season by agreeing a new sponsorship deal with UPS, while the Williams team has struck a new partnership with Experian and...
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