Ed Warner: Tale of Tyson Fury shows obstacles faced by anti-doping chiefs May 16, 2024 Anti-doping agencies need more resources and to find their voice, says our sport business columnist.
Jack Sullivan: West Ham director on trophies, succession and creating a legacy May 15, 2024 Jack Sullivan is the son of West Ham’s biggest shareholder David Sullivan. He was raised in and around the Hammers and is using his experience to forge his own business path. In a ranging interview; he talks about his family, West Ham and the future. If you were to ask any fan of West Ham [...]
ECB hit record turnover with Hundred and women’s Ashes contributing May 14, 2024 The ECB have seen their turnover increase to £336.1m from £334m in the financial year to 31 January, with profit increasing from £21.1m to £27.9m.
Some FA Cup games to stay on BBC in boost for free-to-air sport May 14, 2024 The BBC has retained live TV rights to the FA Cup after agreeing a new four-year partnership with the competition’s main broadcaster TNT Sports. From 2025-26 it will show 14 live games a year – two per round until the quarter-finals, plus one semi-final and the final – as well as highlights. The deal is [...]
Why arguing against prize money for Olympic athletes is irrational and outdated May 13, 2024 It’s time for the rational brain to take over. These are not the beliefs of a modern, diverse and multi-ethnic society.
Women’s basketball is on the up – now funding bodies must shoot for the moon May 10, 2024 Instead of enjoying a celebratory moment that inspires growth, the sport’s impetus is under threat.
Ed Warner: Why Bournemouth are my Premier League team of the season May 9, 2024 Our columnist on the contrasting fortunes of Bournemouth, Everton, Tom Brady and Bromley FC.
Meet the London-based financier reviving Sampdoria, sleeping giant of Italian football May 7, 2024 A year ago, Sampdoria were at their lowest ebb. Enter Matteo Manfredi.
777 Partners takeover of Everton in further doubt after firm hit with legal action May 6, 2024 A prospective takeover of Everton has been plunged into further doubt by legal action from the former owners of Standard Liege. The American private equity firm could lose all of its assets in Belgium as a result. Former owner Bruno Venanzi and the shareholders of Standard’s stadium allege that they have not received the second [...]
FA blames Qatar World Cup for falling revenue and operating profits April 30, 2024 The FA saw revenue drop from £518.8m to £481.8m and operating profit fall from £138.6m to £39.4m.