F1 chief defends blockbuster $700m Apple TV deal October 20, 2025 Cadillac chief Dan Towriss has defended Formula 1’s blockbuster new $700m media rights deal with Apple. The tech giant, whose digital arm streams Major League Soccer, signed a five-year deal for the US rights from 2026 last week reported to be worth over £500m, gazumping an ESPN offer for $90m per season. But the agreement [...]
Padel Travel X and Oliver Wyman win at Evelyn Partners Padel Cup October 20, 2025 A stellar line-up of City firms including EY, PwC and Clifford Chance, sporting royalty Michael Vaughan and Anthony Watson, and pro players turned out for the inaugural Evelyn Partners Padel Cup last week. Specialist tourism company Padel Travel X scooped the top prize, beating EY in the final of a keenly contested 16-team tournament at [...]
Gloucester Rugby call on fans for investment fund raise October 20, 2025 Gloucester Rugby are set to announce plans for a fan-led fund raise in a bid to “protect the future” of the club. The Cherry and Whites last year added City fund manager Jack Ingles to an investor group that comprises majority owner Martin St Quinton and minority shareholder Tim Griffiths. But the Prem Rugby club [...]
Kingsley Ibeh: Let me fight Anthony Joshua in Nigeria October 20, 2025 The man who could next face Anthony Joshua in the ring has called for the bout to take place in Nigeria. Kingsley Ibeh is one of the fighters who could take on Joshua – a man he has described as his idol – next year, with Ghana and Nigeria seen as potential locations to host [...]
Three Points Law: Former Mishcon sports pair go it alone – with help from AI October 20, 2025 For a combined 25 years Simon Leaf and Tom Murray have worked at the cutting edge of sports law, advising clients including England footballer Marcus Rashford, Formula 1 driver Alex Albon, TikTok and the Saudi Sports Ministry for Mishcon de Reya. This week they have officially launched their own practice, Three Points Law, formed in [...]
Pitch Experiences CEO: Women’s sport changing approach to hospitality October 19, 2025 Pitch Experiences CEO Neil Bailey discusses how a surge in popularity for women’s sport has encouraged a new approach to hospitality. Having worked in sport and the media for over twenty years, I’ve seen first-hand how much the game has changed – from the rise of the Premier League to the changing face of cricket [...]
The questions facing Arsenal over Emirates Stadium expansion plans October 18, 2025 Arsenal have become the second Premier League giant this year to let it be known they are considering major moves to increase stadium capacity. To expand, clubs must consider whether they can increase capacity on their existing stands or move location altogether. This year, Liverpool finished adding 7,000 seats to Anfield whilst neighbours Everton moved [...]
India must let Pakistan compete if they host Commonwealth Games October 17, 2025 India will need to open its doors to athletes from Pakistan if Ahmedabad wins its bid to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Morning Wire can reveal. Amdavad, or Ahmedabad, has been recommended by the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport as hosts of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, signifying some stability to a quadrennial games that has [...]
I went to the Grand Sumo Tournament in London and it blew me away October 17, 2025 A Grand Sumo Tournament left Japan for the first time since 1991 and in London it has seemingly found its home. Here’s what I thought of it all. One of London’s greatest surprises will always be turning off Prince Consort Road, just as you reach the Royal College of Music, and being greeted by the [...]
Investec added to Snow Polo World Cup sponsorship stable October 17, 2025 International bank Investec has been added to the sponsorship stable of the Snow Polo World Cup, the City stalwart has announced. The Gresham Street-based Anglo-South African international banking and wealth management group were announced as a new team sponsor alongside Standing Rock, having been involved in the 2025 edition. The St. Moritz snow polo event [...]