All articles by Simon Ward

Nitro Rallycross aiming to thrill new audiences and sponsors

The combination of electric-powered racing, a focus on digital coverage to appeal to younger audiences and a customisable offering for…
Hong Kong showpiece delayed but World Rugby Sevens Series back next month

A revised calendar has been drawn up for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the annual circuit of the short-format…
Octagon recruits Daugherty and Lewis for new career development arm

Octagon, the USA-based international sports and entertainment agency, has launched a new unit dedicated to supporting athletes and coaches beyond…
PGA Tour and European Tour to co-sanction three events in 2022

Golf’s USA-based PGA Tour and European Tour are to co-sanction three tournaments in 2022 as part of their new strategic…
BeIN sets ball rolling on conciliation process to resolve Ligue 1 rights dispute

By Simon WardThe warring parties in the dispute over domestic broadcasting rights to French soccer’s Ligue 1 are entering a…

MotoGP promoter Dorna upbeat on this year after record loss in 2020

Dorna Sports, the promoter of motorcycling’s MotoGP World Championship, has posted a record loss of €94.5 million ($112.2 million) for…
Decision on RLWC2021 in next few days with event ’50-50′ to take place

There is only a 50-50 chance of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England going ahead now that Australia…
US focus as CAA Sports drives on as Red Bull Racing’s sponsorship agency

CAA Sports, an arm of prominent sports and entertainment agency Creative Artists Agency, has been retained as the exclusive sponsorship…
H.I.G. Capital takes sole charge of Sportfive in buying Lagardere’s remaining stake

By Simon WardH.I.G. Capital, the USA-based investment firm, has taken full control of Sportfive, the international sports marketing agency, after…
Sky Italia brings in Vodafone’s Duilio as new CEO

Sky Italia, the leading Italian pay-television operator, has appointed Andrea Duilio as its new chief executive.Duilio, who had been heavily…