FIFA president Infantino launches re-election campaign for fourth term
Gianni Infantino, the controversial and colorful president of global soccer governing body FIFA, has announced his intention to run for…
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Alex Donaldson
Alex is a reporter at Sportcal. He focuses on soccer, NFL, basketball and combat sports.
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SIT adds second Premier League partner with 12-year Aston Villa deal
US-based ticketing operator Sports Illustrated Tickets (SIT) has revealed its latest fan-engagement-focused partnership in the UK soccer market, announcing a…
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Las Vegas consortium bids for MLS’ Whitecaps, KKR invests in NEXT Pro arm
A consortium led by US investor Grant Gustavson has tabled a bid to acquire the Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer…
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DAZN acquires streaming tech firm ViewLift to aid US expansion aims
DAZN, the global sports over-the-top service, has acquired digital streaming solutions platform ViewLift, in a move that potentially pre-empts further…
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Flying the flag: How the 49ers plan to be the world’s NFL team
The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). With five Super Bowls…
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The CW expands WWE NXT commitment with PLE broadcast deal
Global professional wrestling promotion WWE has announced the expansion of its US broadcast ties with The CW Network for its…
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NFL Draft draws over 13m viewers, breaks merchandising records
The 2026 edition of the annual NFL Draft failed to hit the viewership heights of 2025, but still became one…
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ONE Championship taps CAA for APAC licensing push
ONE Championship, the regional Asian mixed-martial arts promotion, has tapped global commercial agency CAA to lead its licensing efforts across…
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Kushner-led Thrive acquires stake in MLB’s Giants with new investment arm
Investment firm Thrive has acquired a minority ownership stake in the San Francisco Giants Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, its…
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Agnelli, Benetton align to form Gamma Waves investment fund
Andrea Agnelli, the former president of Italian soccer giants Juventus, has teamed up with club icon Giorgio Chiellini and entrepreneur…