Bayern Munich name Jan-Christian Dreesen to succeed Oliver Kahn as CEO, plus more – SportsPro

[ad_1] German soccer giants Bayern Munich have named Jan-Christian Dreesen as their new chief executive, following the decision to part ways with Oliver Kahn. This season’s Bundesliga champions chose to…

Exclusive: Octagon bolsters rugby division with Prosport acquisition, sets sights on signing “top end” players – SportsPro

[ad_1] Tom Negri appointed head of Octagon Rugby Italian national team flanker Sebastian Negri among more than 20 players that will now be represented by Octagon Agency also looking at…

Champions League fee means Viaplay has “no interest” in Swedish rights – SportsPro

[ad_1] TV4 Media currently paying SEK1bn per year for Champions League rights CEO Anders Jensen says Viaplay will not bid unless price “significantly” comes down Viaplay Group president and chief…

Fifa warns of 2023 Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe – SportsPro

[ad_1] Fifa president Infantino says current proposals “slap in the face” of players 53-year-old says broadcasters had only offered US$1m to US$10m Fifa president Gianni Infantino has threatened a blackout…

LIV Golf interested in women’s tour, says Greg Norman – SportsPro

[ad_1] Norman says he has held talks with LPGA Tour and LET players LPGA Tour commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan said last July she was prepared to “engage in a conversation”…

NFL lands on TV4 in Sweden and Finland in three-year deal – SportsPro

[ad_1] The National Football League (NFL) has signed a new, three-year broadcast partnership with Telia-owned TV4 Media for Sweden and Finland. The Stockholm-based broadcaster will replace Viaplay, which has held…

NHL strikes multi-year Unibet deal in Sweden – SportsPro

[ad_1] The National Hockey League (NHL) has inked a multi-year agreement with Kindred Group that designates the Unibet betting brand as an official partner in Sweden. Contract: Unibet gains access…

Endeavor and WWE: Why has the deal happened and what will the UFC merger look like? – SportsPro

[ad_1] Upon announcing the acquisition of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Endeavor chief executive Ari Emanuel described it as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”. The sports and entertainment group is already setting the…

Danish FA denies Fifa exit as it considers ‘further actions’ – SportsPro

[ad_1] DBU discussing options with other Nordic and European countries Denmark latest European nation to hit out at Fifa during World Cup The Danish Football Association (DBU) has denied it…

Faze Clan considers going private amid financial concerns, says report – SportsPro

[ad_1] Faze Clan went public last July in deal valued at US$725m Stock price fell to 53 cents at close of business on 23rd March Esports giant Faze Clan is…