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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.

Nov 23, 2023 19:11

Kerala Super League Andres Iniesta Scouting

Super League Kerala partners Iniesta’s academy to scout talent

KOCHI: In an effort to transform the future of professional football in the state, Super League Kerala (KSL) — the still in the works flagship competition in the state — has joined hands with Andres Iniesta Scouting, an initiative of the football academy promoted by the Spanish football legend. As per current timelines, SLK is reportedly looking to kick off in August next year

Nov 21, 2023 19:11

AIFF inks MoU with Odisha govt on FIFA-AIFF Academy

BHUBANESWAR: The All India Football Federation and Government of Odisha, on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy at the Odisha Football Academy in Bhubaneswar.

Nov 21, 2023 19:11

Tiger Woods-backed TGL pushed to 2025 after venue roof damage

TGL, the planned indoor golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has postponed its inaugural season from 2024 to 2025, the organisation stated Monday.

Nov 20, 2023 18:11

Indian football is a gold mine waiting to be explored: Wenger

NEW DELHI: Arsene Wenger, chief of Global Football Development, FIFA, visited AIFF Football House on Monday and had an interaction with the heads of a select group of football academies from across the country.

Nov 15, 2023 18:11

AIFF-FIFA academy to be launched in Bhubaneswar on Nov 21

NEW DELHI: The long-awaited aspiration of the All India Football Federation to set up a world-class academy will finally become a reality in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 21, 2023. The AIFF-FIFA academy, to be launched under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, will be inaugurated by Mr. Arsene Wenger, the Chief of Global Football Development, FIFA.

Nov 13, 2023 18:11

New IPL franchise makes bid for Yorkshire County: Report

A new investment bid for Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been received from an Indian Premier League franchise that rivals Mike Ashley's move to buy the Headingley Stadium, UK's The Times reports.

Nov 13, 2023 16:11

Oliver Kahn Academy and Goalplay Academies launch in India

MUMBAI: International football legend Oliver Kahn is set to make a monumental impact on Indian football as he unveiled his visionary plan to launch the Oliver Kahn Academy in India, a groundbreaking initiative set to transform the landscape of football education and development in the country.

Nov 10, 2023 18:11

DLF Golf And Country Club awarded India's 'Best Golf Course'

DLF Golf and Country Club has been awarded the coveted title of India's Best Golf Club at the 10th Annual World Golf Awards held in Abu Dhabi recently.

Nov 01, 2023 19:11

TNT Sports, Cosm to deliver live sports in 'shared reality' venues

LOS ANGELES: TNT Sports and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, Tuesday announced a multi-year broadcast partnership that will see Cosm produce and present select live premium sports programming from across TNT Sports' footprint in immersive 8K+ at its forthcoming venues.

Oct 31, 2023 20:10

Sreenidi Deccan FC inks partnership with SL Benfica

I-League club Sreenidi Deccan FC (SDFC) has inked a technical partnership deal with Portuguese giants Sport Lisboa e Benfica aiming to provide training, using SL Benfica’s methodology, for young athletes in the age group of six to 18 years.

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