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Mar 14, 2024 18:03

Sportz Interactive wins UFC mandate to boost India digital presence

Sportz Interactive (SI), a sports technology and content solutions company and a part of the Sportz Solutions Group, welcomed a new client relationship with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and part of TKO Group Holdings.

Mar 14, 2024 18:03

Nitin Narang elected new AICF president

Haryana’s Nitin Narang has been elected as the new president of the All India Chess Federation (AICF).

The AICF general body, following the National Sports Code, unanimously elected the new set of office bearers for the term 2024-27 in a meeting held in New Delhi on Sunday.

Narang replaces Sanjay Kapoor as president.…

Mar 14, 2024 18:03

Under Armour announces leadership 'transition', Plank returns as CEO

BALTIMORE:  US sportswear brand Under Armour on Wednesday announced a surprise CEO transition, with Stephanie Linnartz stepping down from the position after little more than a year and founder Kevin Plank reassuming the role of president and CEO from April 1.

Linnartz will remain as an adviser through April 30. Plank,…

Mar 14, 2024 18:03

PUMA reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023

HERZOGENRAURACH, Germany: Sports company PUMA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2022, despite a strong sales growth.

Mar 13, 2024 20:03

Cognizant named Major League Cricket title partner

SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Major League Cricket (MLC) and Cognizant announced Wednesday an agreement for the professional services company to become the first-ever title sponsor of America’s professional Twenty20 championship.

Cognizant Major League Cricket will return for its second season this summer, kicking off on July 4 and again…

Mar 13, 2024 20:03

Blasters lose 'walkout' appeal at CAS, must pay Rs4cr fine: Report

Kerala Blasters FC has lost its appeal filed with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging a Rs 4 crore fine slapped on the Indian Super League franchise by the All India Football Federation for their ‘walkout’ against Bengaluru FC during an ISL fixture last season. 

The loss of its appeal means the club has been…

Mar 13, 2024 20:03

Decathlon refreshes brand identity and purpose

Global multi-specialist sports brand, Decathlon has unveiled its new brand purpose: to “Move People Through the Wonders of Sport,” with a view to bring innovative and sustainable sport to everyone.

The brand has also unveiled a new, "dynamic and forward-looking identity" and the new “orbit” logo.  

Mar 13, 2024 20:03

Warner Bros. Discovery ups sports head Neeraj Jha to director

Warner Bros. Discovery has promoted Neeraj Jha to director - head of Content & Acquisition (Sports).

Jha has been associated with Warner Bros for over four years. Prior to this, he was head of Content & Acquisition (Sports).

In his past role, Neeraj Jha led rights and acquisition efforts for Eurosport and…

Mar 13, 2024 20:03

Delhi Challenge 2024 marks return of Challenge Tour to India

NUH (Haryana): The European Challenge Tour and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Tuesday jointly announced the inaugural Delhi Challenge, which will be played here at the ITC Classic Golf & Country Club from March 14 to 17. 

The tournament co-sanctioned by the Challenge Tour and the PGTI, carries a prize purse of $…

Mar 13, 2024 20:03

Global sports industry to hit $260bn by 2033: Study

Sports consultancy firm Two Circles has released a report that projects the global sports industry to grow to $260 billion by 2033, a dramatic increase on the current $159bn in revenue generated by sports intellecutal property owners.

The Two Circles report —