All articles by Tariq Saleh

Tariq is news editor at Sportcal. He specializes in sponsorship deals and media rights in soccer, basketball, and tennis.

NZR brings in record income but losses climb to NZ$19.5m

The New Zealand Rugby (NZR) governing body posted a loss of NZ$19.5 million ($11.6 million) despite bringing in record income…
Johnson steps down as Football Australia CEO

James Johnson is stepping down as chief executive of Football Australia, the national soccer body, after more than five years…
Sinclair, ATP, WTA, and US tournaments form sponsorship pact

US media giant Sinclair Broadcast Group and its Tennis Channel cable network have today announced a partnership with tennis’ ATP…
Long-time FIFA partner Visa in as latest CWC sponsor

Visa, the credit card giant and long-standing partner of soccer’s global governing body FIFA, has been unveiled as the latest…
Venu settlement boosts Fubo Q1 results but subscribers fall

Fubo TV, the sports-focused OTT streaming platform and internet TV service, has reduced its losses in the first quarter (Q1)…

Haas F1 partners with cloud communications platform Infobip

Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team Haas has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Croatia-based cloud communications software firm Infobip.The…
World Rugby revamps SVNS model to cut costs and drive commercial value

The World Rugby governing body will introduce a revamped model for its short-format sevens competition in 2026 “to deliver long-term financial sustainability…
HBA Media lands several first-time broadcasters for Kentucky Derby

HBA Media, the UK-based horse racing agency, has secured multiple new broadcast deals for the upcoming 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby,…
DAZN ends Ligue 1 deal, eyes involvement in new league channel

Global streaming service DAZN has reached an agreement with French soccer’s LFP organizing body to terminate their domestic broadcast contract…
Damac to feature on Chelsea shirts as part of global tie-up

Chelsea, the English Premier League soccer club, has today announced a new, long-term global partnership with Dubai-based luxury real estate…