(IN BRIEF) Lloyds and the UK Home Office are warning football fans about rising ticket scams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lloyds data shows football-related ticket fraud increased by 36 percent during the current Premier League season, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arsenal, bank transfer fraud, Champions League Final, Chelsea, consumer protection, counterfeit QR codes, Cybercrime, FA Cup Final, Facebook Marketplace scams, FIFA World Cup 2026™, football supporters, Football Ticket Fraud Surges Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup as Authorities Urge Fans to Stay Alert, football ticket scams, fraud prevention, Liverpool, Liz Ziegler, Lloyds, Lloyds and UK Government Warn Football Fans Over Rising World Cup Ticket Scam Threats, Lord Hanson, Manchester United, Online Crime Centre, online fraud, Premier League, scam awareness, social media scams, Stop Think Fraud campaign, ticket fraud, UK fraud strategy, UK Home Office, WhatsApp scams
(IN BRIEF) Eneco is returning to professional cycling sponsorship after ten years as the title sponsor of the newly renamed Eneco Tour, which will replace the Tour of Holland from 2026 onward. The event will also integrate the Simac Ladies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Society, Sports, Technology
Tagged bicycle racing, cycling, cycling event, cycling partnership, cycling tour, Dutch culture, Dutch cycling, Eneco, Eneco Returns to Professional Cycling as Title Sponsor of Newly Rebranded Eneco Tour, Eneco Tour, event sponsorship, fan experience, inclusive sports, men’s cycling, Netherlands, Niels Markensteijn, professional cycling, recreational cycling, Roxane Knetemann, Selina Thurer, Simac Ladies Tour, sporting events, sports innovation, Sports Sponsorship, sustainability, sustainable event, sustainable sports, TIG Sports & Events, Tour of Holland, Tour of Holland Relaunches as Eneco Tour with Combined Men’s and Women’s Cycling Event, women’s cycling
(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Women’s Tennis Association have entered a multi-year partnership focused on transforming the digital infrastructure behind women’s professional tennis through technology, AI and data-driven innovation. As part of the agreement, Accenture will help modernise the WTA Player … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Management, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Accenture, AI, artificial intelligence, athlete support, Billie Jean King, CVC Capital Partners, data analytics, Digital Ecosystem, digital transformation, Elena Rybakina, Fan Engagement, global sports, Italian Open, live event experiences, Marina Storti, Mauro Macchi, Mercedes-Benz, New Accenture and WTA Collaboration Focuses on AI-Driven Innovation and Future Growth of Women’s Tennis, player experience, professional tennis, sports innovation, sports partnerships, sports technology, technology consulting, tennis tournaments, women's tennis, women’s sport, Women’s Tennis Association, WTA, WTA Partners with Accenture to Transform Player Experience Through AI and Digital Innovation, WTA Player Zone, WTA Ventures
(IN BRIEF) PUMA reported a solid start to 2026 despite a slight decline in sales, with first-quarter revenue reaching €1.86 billion, down 1.0% on a currency-adjusted basis. The performance was supported by inventory clearance efforts, which also contributed to an … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Americas, Arthur Hoeld, Asia Pacific, cost efficiency programme, direct-to-consumer, DTC, E-Commerce, EBIT growth, EMEA, FIFA World Cup 2026™, financial performance, Free cash flow, Greater China, gross profit margin, HYROX, inventory clearance, Net debt, NITRO footwear, PUMA Maintains 2026 Outlook Following Stable Start Driven by Operational Improvements and Cost Efficiency Measures, PUMA SE, PUMA Strengthens Financial Position in Early 2026 While Advancing Strategic Transition Toward Future Growth, Q1 2026 results, Retail Strategy, sportswear industry, wholesale, working capital
(IN BRIEF) PUMA has appointed Mark Langer as its new Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Markus Neubrand, who will step down at the end of April and leave the company later … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Andreas Hubert, Arthur Hoeld, CFO appointment, corporate governance, Douglas AG, executive leadership, finance, global business, Héloïse Temple Boyer, HUGO BOSS AG, Investor Relations, Management Board, Maria Valdes, Mark Langer, Markus Neubrand, Matthias Baeumer, McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble, PUMA Appoints Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer to Strengthen Financial Leadership and Growth Strategy, PUMA Names Experienced Finance Leader Mark Langer as CFO to Support Return to Profitable Growth, PUMA SE
(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION and Harmonic have expanded their long-standing partnership with the launch of a fully managed, event-based watermarking-as-a-service solution aimed at tackling the growing challenge of live sports piracy in the streaming era. By integrating Harmonic’s VOS 360 Media … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Management, Media, Security & Safety, Sports, Switzerland
Tagged A B watermarking, cloud-based video delivery, digital content protection, Harmonic Inc, Kudelski Group, Las Vegas Convention Center, live sports piracy, NAB Show 2026, NAGRAVISION, NAGRAVISION Expands Collaboration with Harmonic to Deliver On-Demand Watermarking Solution for Live Sports Streaming Security, NexGuard forensic watermarking, OTT streaming, SaaS media solutions, streaming security, video streaming security, VOS 360 Media, watermarking as a service
(IN BRIEF) Sky Sports and Kick It Out have extended their long-standing partnership for a sixth year, continuing a £1 million annual investment aimed at combating discrimination and promoting inclusivity in football. Over the past year, the collaboration has supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Entertainment, Internet & Online, Media, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged anti-discrimination initiatives, Bela Shah, Clinton Morrison, Dharmesh Sheth, diversity and inclusion in football, football careers, Football United strategy, Gary Neville, Greene King, Guinness 0.0, Kick It Out, Lord Herman Ouseley, Raise Your Game, Sky Sports, Sky Sports and Kick It Out Renew Collaboration to Drive Structural Change and Expand Access in the Football Industry, sports media, structural inequality, The Academy, UK football industry, University of Liverpool Management School
(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has expanded its cycling sponsorship platform by becoming an Official Partner of Paris-Roubaix Hauts-de-France and its women’s counterpart, building on its existing involvement with the Tour de France. The multi-year agreement, developed in collaboration with Amaury … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Non Profit, Sports, Technology
Tagged Amaury Sport Organisation, brand engagement, cycling sponsorship, global events, Lars Petersson, Mathieu van der Poel, Paris Roubaix Femmes, Paris Roubaix Hauts de France, Pauline Ferrand Prevot, professional cycling, sports marketing, sustainability, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, VELUX Group, VELUX Group Expands Global Cycling Sponsorship with Official Partnership of Paris Roubaix Races, VELUX Strengthens Presence in Professional Cycling Through New Paris Roubaix Partnership Agreement, Yann Le Moenner
(IN BRIEF) H&M MOVE has launched a new Spring 2026 running collection for men and women, created to support the growing lifestyle of marathon training and long-distance running. Designed with a strong focus on performance, comfort and style, the collection … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Sports, Sweden
Tagged activewear, breathable materials, DryMove fabric, Durability and Style Throughout Marathon Season, fashion activewear, fitness lifestyle, global launch, H&M, H&M Move, H&M MOVE Introduces Global Running Collection Built for Long-Distance Performance and Evolving Marathon Lifestyle Trends, H&M MOVE Unveils New Running Apparel Range Supporting Comfort, lightweight clothing, marathon season, men women collection, performance apparel, reflective details, running accessories, running collection, running training, sports bras, sportswear, Spring 2026, technical apparel
(IN BRIEF) Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop the Waterfront at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth as part of a £45 million investment to enhance the destination’s appeal and performance. The project, marking the centre’s 25th anniversary, includes expanded waterfront terraces, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Retail, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged al fresco dining, consumer experience, footfall growth, Gunwharf Quays, Hospitality, investment, Landsec, Landsec submits plans to transform Gunwharf Quays waterfront with major investment to enhance retail and leisure experience, leisure destination, marina views, Old Customs House, outlet shopping, Portsmouth, retail development, Tim Treadwell, UK retail, waterfront redevelopment
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has formed a six-year partnership with The R&A that appoints the company as the governing body’s Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner while also making it an Official Patron of The Open, AIG Women’s Open and ISPS … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, Accenture Named Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of The R&A Through 2031, Accenture Partners with The R&A in Six-Year Agreement to Drive Technology Innovation and Global Growth in Golf, AIG Women’s Open, artificial intelligence in sports, championship sponsorships, cloud computing in sports, digital transformation in golf, Fan Engagement, global golf partnerships, international golf tournaments, ISPS HANDA Senior Open, Mark Darbon, Mauro Macchi, player experience, sports data analytics, sports governance modernization, sports innovation, sports technology consulting, The Open, The R&A
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is collaborating with Northumbria University and the Football Supporters’ Association on the Safer Stadiums research initiative, which aims to improve safety and inclusivity for women attending men’s football matches. The project invites women fans to share … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aarti Ratna, Coventry City supporters, football fan inclusivity, football stadium safety initiatives, Football Supporters Association FSA, gender based violence in sports, Hannah Kumari, HOME Manchester event, Loughborough University, Mark Doidge, Northumbria University, Safer Stadiums initiative, Safer Stadiums Initiative Explores How Football Grounds Can Become More Inclusive for Women Supporters, sexism in football culture, stadium safety research, UK football supporter research, women football fans research, Women’s Voice in the Men’s Game Network
(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched the Terra Competition, the fastest gravel tire in its Terra Range, designed to combine road-bike efficiency with reliable performance on light off-road terrain. The tire features an aerodynamic tread design with a continuous center section … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerodynamic tire design, Alexander Haenke, BlackChilli compound, Continental, Continental Launches Terra Competition Tire Offering Road Speed and Gravel Capability in One Design, cycling equipment, gravel cycling technology, gravel tire, hookless rims, lightweight tires, multi surface riding, road and gravel cycling, rolling resistance reduction, Terra Competition, Terra Competition Becomes Continental’s Fastest Gravel Tire with Improved Efficiency and Reduced Weight, Terra Range, tubeless-ready tires
(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has appointed football star Luka Modrić as its new brand ambassador in a partnership built around shared values of simplicity, family life, and everyday balance. The collaboration will feature Modrić in advertising and marketing campaigns across Europe, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Slovenia, Sports, Technology
Tagged Brand Ambassador, brand partnership, consumer electronics branding, European marketing campaign, FIFA World Cup 2026™, Gorenje, Gorenje Partners with Luka Modrić to Strengthen Brand Positioning Across European Markets, Gorenje Selects Luka Modrić as Brand Ambassador to Promote Life Simplified Product Strategy, home appliances, household appliances, Life Simplified, Luka Modrić
(IN BRIEF) AVL RACETECH and Ed Carpenter Racing have expanded their collaboration into an official technical partnership, with AVL becoming the team’s Official Dynamic Vehicle Simulation Partner in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The partnership centers on the use of AVL … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexander Rossi, AVL List GmbH, AVL RACETECH, AVL RACETECH Named Official Vehicle Simulation Partner for Ed Carpenter Racing INDYCAR Team, AVL RACETECH Supports Ed Carpenter Racing Performance Development with Advanced Dynamic Simulation Partnership, AVL VSM RACE, Christian Rasmussen, ECR INDYCAR Team, Ed Carpenter, Ed Carpenter Racing, Ellen Lohr, Matt Barnes, Michael Peinsitt, motorsport engineering, NTT INDYCAR Series, racing technology partnership, vehicle dynamics simulation
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Carbon Jacked, decarbonisation, environmental sustainability, Experts in Sport podcast, Loughborough University, Loughborough University Shortlisted for Two Major Categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, Loughborough University Teams Receive National Recognition with Two Sports Industry Awards Shortlistings, Professor Jo Maher, sport and health, sport research, sports facilities, Sports Industry Awards 2026, sports podcast, swimming pool decarbonisation, Trash Free Trails, UK sport sector, university sport, Veritree
(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has signed a multi-year agreement to retain exclusive Nordic broadcast rights to the EFL Championship until 2028, allowing the platform to stream every match live, including the Play-Offs at Wembley. The deal adds to Viaplay’s existing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Sports, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Carabao Cup, Coventry City, EFL Championship, English football league, European football audiences, FA Cup, football streaming, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, live sports streaming, media rights agreement, Middlesbrough, Millwall, Nordic Fans Gain Continued Full Season Access to the EFL Championship as Viaplay Extends Strategic Rights Partnership, Nordic markets, Premier League coverage, Queens Park Rangers, Southampton, sports broadcasting rights, Stoke City, Viaplay Expands Premier Football Portfolio with Exclusive Access to Every EFL Championship Match in the Nordic Region, Viaplay Group, Wembley Play Off Final
(IN BRIEF) Atos has successfully delivered comprehensive IT and digital operations support for UEFA Futsal EURO™ 2026 across Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia, deploying on-site and remote teams to manage accreditation, infrastructure, networks, and user support, while also completing its first … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Management, Marketing, Media, Slovenia, Sports, Technology
Tagged accreditation management, AI, Atos, Atos Major Events, Atos Successfully Delivers Digital Operations for UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 and Completes First Full UEFA Competition Cycle, CONMEBOL, digital operations, digital transformation, European Qualifiers, Fan Engagement, futsal, ICT services, innovation in sport, Latvia, Lithuania, major events technology, Nacho Moros, network infrastructure, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Paris 2024, Slovenia, sports technology, UEFA, UEFA EURO 2024™, UEFA Futsal EURO 2026, UEFA Nations League Finals 2023, UEFA Nations League Finals 2025, UEFA Under-21 Championship 2025
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has secured a landmark partnership with Team England ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the team’s exclusive education sector partner and the first institution in Games history to feature on official podium kit. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Malta, Management, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged athlete preparation, Burleigh Court Conference Centre, Commonwealth Games 2026, Commonwealth Games England, Commonwealth Youth Games 2027, Elite Athlete Centre, elite sport, Glasgow 2026, immersion camps, Kukri, Loughborough University, Malta, Mark Osikoya, Para sport, podium kit, Professor Jo Maher, Team England, Team England Strengthens Longstanding Ties with Loughborough University in Lead-Up to the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has launched a new multi-year Sport Scholarship for wheelchair tennis players at the ABN AMRO Open, based on research showing that ambitious wheelchair athletes face significantly higher annual sports-related costs of €16,000 to €26,500 compared to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Netherlands, Sports
Tagged ABN Amro, ABN AMRO Introduces Development Programme for Wheelchair Tennis Athletes Following Research on Unequal Sports Costs, ABN AMRO Open, athlete funding, athlete support, Diede de Groot, disability sport, elite sport development, Equal opportunities, Esther Vergeer, Esther Vergeer Foundation, Gerarda Westerhuis, inclusive sport, Netherlands sport, Paralympic sport, personal assistance, Sander Bestevaar, Sport Scholarship, sports equity, talent development, transport costs, wheelchair tennis
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