Japan firms face music over Tokyo 2020 graft

Companies fined over Olympic 2020 bid-rigging

The Japan Fair Trade Commission recently slapped fines totaling ¥3.3 billion on the advertising giant – the Dentsu Group Inc. – and six other ad agencies and event organizers for bid-rigging over the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ‘the japan times’ stated that the six are – the Dentsu... » Read more

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Aberdeen trials Pittodrie alcohol sales

FC Aberdeen to trial alcohol sales at its stadium

Fans at Aberdeen Football Club’s upcoming Scottish Premiership game against Kilmarnock at Pittodrie will be allowed to drink alcohol in the stadium after an alcohol license was granted. STV said home fans will be able to purchase an alcoholic drink at The Richard Donald Stand Lower concourse area... » Read more

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Cambridge United home refurb shelved

Cambridge United cancels stadium plans

The English Football League (EFL) League Two team Cambridge United F.C. have shelved plans to redevelop their home ground – the Abbey Stadium in Cambridge, England (UK) – after deeming that the “cost-benefit equation does not currently make it feasible” to proceed with the... » Read more

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Red Stars break NWSL attendance record

NWSL Chicago Red Stars with new attendance record

The Chicago Red Stars set a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) attendance record with the historic ‘Red Stars Take Over Wrigley Field’ match. The Red Stars said some 35,038 fans flocked to Wrigley Field to witness the team take on Bay FC. The NWSL is a professional women’s soccer... » Read more

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Italy Davis Cup glory ‘knockout’ success

Davis Cup Finals to be hosted in Italy

After clinching Davis Cup glory in 2023 and 2024, Italy’s connection with the historic teams’ event has been further strengthened by the news that the European country will host the Final 8 knockout stage from 2025 through 2027. ‘atptour.com’ stated that the Final 8 is the pinnacle of the... » Read more

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‘A’s’ neutral home games equation

Oakland Athletics stadium update June 2024

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team Oakland Athletics are facing pushback on the number of home games they could play away from Las Vegas (US) should they relocate. ‘news3lv.com’ stated that a section of the team’s draft non-relocation agreement states the ‘A’s’ could play up to seven... » Read more

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Build begins on Bay FC sports complex

Bay FC has broken ground on new sports performance center

NWSL soccer team Bay FC has broken ground on its new state-of-the-art Sports Performance Center on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Bay FC said the ground-breaking marks a significant milestone in the club’s ongoing commitment to be a global sports franchise and innovative leader across... » Read more

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