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JD Sports steps up US push with $1.1bn Hibbett acquisition

Last updated : Apr 25, 2024 13:04

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Apr 24, 2024 20:04

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British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc has entered into a definitive agreement to wholly acquire “highly complementary” US sports apparel and equipment retailer Hibbett, Inc. to speed up its US expansion and enhance its presence in “the world’s biggest and most attractive sportswear market”.

Under the terms of the deal, Birmingham, Alabama-based Hibbett’s outstanding shares will be sold to JD Sports for $87.50 per share in cash for an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion.

Apr 05, 2021 19:04

75 Khelo India centres to be opened across Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry has dedicated a total of 75 Khelo India Centres (KICs) to the state of Uttar Pradesh across 75 districts. These centres will be entrusted with one sports discipline each as per the proposal of the UP state government. It was also decided that the sports disciplines recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports shall be eligible for Khelo India Centres.

Mar 30, 2021 17:03

FIFA to announce Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia host cities

SYDNEY: FIFA has confirmed that the host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand will be announced on Wednesday. Following an eight-month review process involving each of the 12 candidate host cities and 13 stadiums, FIFA is set to announce which cities will host matches for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Mar 26, 2021 16:03

AFC confirms 3 venues for Women’s Asian Cup India 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Local Organising Committee have Friday confirmed the three host cities and stadiums, which will stage the continent’s premier women’s national team competition.

Mar 26, 2021 15:03

Final designs for WACA's A$64m redevelopment unveiled

MELBOURNE: Details of the final designs that will see the iconic WACA Ground transformed into a 10,000-capacity boutique cricket venue have been provided ahead of construction on the A$64 million redevelopment project by Cricket Australia's official website.

Mar 25, 2021 18:03

Rohit-backed CricKingdom to set up cricket academy in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: CricKingdom has formally entered into an agreement with Praveen Jain, a leading Indian businessman and sports supporter operating in Cambodia, which will see the two sides working together to establish the Sout-East Asian nation's first full-fledged cricket academy.

Mar 23, 2021 16:03

Telangana: 100 injured as gallery stand collapses at ntl kabaddi tourney

HYDERABAD: At least 100 spectators were injured when a makeshift spectator gallery collapsed at the newly constructed stadium hosting the 47th Junior National Kabaddi Tournament at Suryapet, Telangana.

Mar 18, 2021 18:03

Global trends drive new demand for golf real estate: Study

WENTWORTH, UK: A global increase in demand for green spaces, wellness and the opportunity to work from home is driving new interest in golf properties in the wake of the pandemic. Buyers, many of whom are leaving cities, are attracted to golf resorts for their nature, fresh air and five-star services.

Mar 16, 2021 19:03

'Sustainable' talent pipeline key target for Mumbai City FC

MUMBAI: One season after becoming principle owners of Mumbai City FC (pending regulatory approvals), City Football Group has already ticked one box in its ambitions for the Hero Indian Super League franchise - taking home the ISL title. It will now turn its sights on a longer-term project: Of making the club ‘more sustainable from a talent standpoint’.

Mar 16, 2021 16:03

Kalinga Hockey Stadium to host 2 sub junior ntl c'ships from Wed

BHUBANESWAR: A total of 14 teams will vie for top honours at the 1st Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021, while 10 teams will compete in the 1st Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2021 that gets underway from 17th March in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Mar 10, 2021 16:03

Southampton confirmed as ICC World Test C'ship final venue

LONDON: The final of the ICC World Test Championship between India and New Zealand will be staged in a bio-secure bubble at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

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