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Wrexham issues stadium update as contractor appointed

National League football club Wrexham is progressing with plans to redevelop the Kop end at the Racecourse Ground after missing out on Levelling Up funding, with construction company Morgan Sindall appointed as the preferred contractor for the project.

Allegiant Stadium set for new premium suites

The Las Vegas Raiders NFL team has detailed plans for new premium suite offerings at Allegiant Stadium.

Mayor accepts Real Zaragoza’s demands for new stadium

The Mayor of Zaragoza, Jorge Azcón, has confirmed that the City Council is willing to accept Real Zaragoza’s demands for a long-term concession deal as a basis to develop a new stadium on the site of the existing Estadio La Romareda.

Cruzeiro signs stadium deal for return to Série A

Cruzeiro has reached an agreement with fellow Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club América to play matches at the latter’s Arena Independência during the 2023 season.

Twins unveil tech upgrades for Target Field

Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, is set for a number of technologically-focused upgrades as part of plans to enhance the experience for supporters of the Major League Baseball team.

People on the move: WRU, Six Nations and more

Nigel Walker has been named acting chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union following the resignation of Steve Phillips amid claims of misogyny, sexism and racism at the governing body.

Copa América heading back to US with CONMEBOL-CONCACAF pact

CONMEBOL will take its Copa América back to the United States next year under a strategic collaboration agreement announced with CONCACAF today (Friday).

Levy UK+I launches new BUILT offering

Sports and entertainment experience company Levy UK + Ireland has launched a new offering to the market, aided by the formation of a joint venture with long-term design and build associates, Benchmark.

Barcelona claims first with venue biodiversity guide

Spanish LaLiga football club FC Barcelona has claimed a first with the publication of a biodiversity guide detailing the array of wildlife that lives throughout its facilities.

MSG Entertainment, Dolan maintain facial recognition commitment as criticism ramps up

MSG Entertainment, owner and operator of Madison Square Garden, and its CEO and executive chairman, James Dolan, have doubled down on the controversial utilisation of facial recognition technology at the iconic New York arena.

Mayor reiterates Parc des Princes stance, dismisses Stade de France option for PSG

The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has ramped up the rhetoric surrounding Paris Saint-Germain’s long-term future at the Parc des Princes, whilst rubbishing suggestions that the Stade de France could be an alternative home for the Ligue 1 football club.

Tele2 Arena welcomes finale of World Men’s Handball Championship

Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena has transitioned from its traditional sporting use as the 2023 World Men’s Handball Championship draws to a close.

Index ranks Liverpool as Premier League’s most sustainable club

Liverpool has been named the top Premier League club in the inaugural edition of The Sustainability Index, an in-depth ranking of football clubs’ financial sustainability, good governance, equality standards and fan engagement.

Brazilian World Cup stadium hit by power cut amid energy debts

Manaus’ Arena da Amazônia, which hosted matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, has had its power cut off after a failure to pay electricity bills owed to Amazonas Energia.

UEFA switches Super Cup from Kazan to Athens

UEFA, football’s European governing body, has announced that the Russian city of Kazan will no longer host this year’s Super Cup, with the match to take place in the Greek capital of Athens instead.

LFP continues sustainability drive with match-day mobility campaign

France’s Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has launched a new campaign to promote sustainable mobility among fans on match days.

Netstrata extends backing of Sydney NRL stadium

Sydney’s Georges River Council has renewed a deal with property management company Netstrata for the naming rights to Jubilee Stadium, home of the National Rugby League’s St. George Illawarra Dragons.

Tech Stack: Virtual reality, NFTs and more

Euroleague Basketball has teamed up with YBVR to broadcast selected games from the EuroLeague competition in virtual reality.

Women’s Premier League franchises sold for $572m

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has labelled its new Women’s Premier League the “second-highest valued” league in the sport after franchises for the T20 competition were auctioned off today (Wednesday), generating INR46,699,900,000 (£464.2m/€526.6m/$572.2m).

Moshiri refutes Everton sale talk, new stadium investment inbound

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has again reiterated the embattled Premier League football club is not for sale and has instead said he is close to securing fresh investment for its new stadium project.

Talks to commence on new Oxford United stadium site

Oxfordshire County Council has authorised its officers to start negotiations with Oxford United on outline legal and commercial terms relating to the League One football club’s proposal to lease land for the development of a new stadium.

Boeing puts name to Tech Port Center + Arena

Aerospace company Boeing has entered into a naming rights partnership with Tech Port Center + Arena, the San Antonio-based facility dubbed the most technologically advanced lifestyle entertainment venue in the world.

Bryant-Denny Stadium to offer NIL hub for business-minded athletes

Bryant-Denny Stadium will host what is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to the name, image and likeness (NIL) endeavours of University of Alabama athletes, as part of an extended multimedia rights relationship with the Learfield agency.

Sports fans set out wishlist for ‘matchday of the future’

Live music at breaks/half-time, better facilities for disabled fans and earpieces to hear live manager/player communication are the top three enhancements sought for the ‘matchday of the future’ by European sports fans, according to study from Mastercard.

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