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EXCLUSIVE: Swiss firm set for Glasgow 2026 host broadcast
The host broadcast of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is set to be handled by Actua Sport, a Swiss production firm that works closely with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), SportBusiness understands.
49ers-led US consortium seals Rangers takeover
A US consortium involving the San Francisco 49ers’ investment arm has completed a deal to buy a 51-per-cent stake in Scottish Premiership club Rangers and has also committed to investing an initial £20m.
‘Home nations’ back on TV as BBC picks up qualifiers
All of the UK home nations qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be shown live on free-to-air television after the BBC concluded an agreement for the matches of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
49ers Enterprises in Rangers takeover talks
Rangers could become the latest Scottish Premier League club to receive investment from a multi-club ownership group, with a US consortium backed by the San Francisco 49ers' investment arm in talks to buy a significant stake.
ICC-backed Europe league gets Indian investment
Abhishek Bachchan has been named as a co-owner of the ETPL, with the ICC formally sanctioning a franchise league relaunched by the boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.
Rangers, RFU deals central to Castore’s Umbro plans
Scottish Premiership side Rangers is to sport Umbro-branded kit from the 2025-26 season, a move that is central to a new strategy being deployed by its current apparel supplier Castore, SportBusiness can…
Would-be hosts ‘face tough few years’ proving business case
Having called time on 20 years spearheading Scotland’s event strategy, Paul Bush flags a need for increasingly “robust” business cases from hosts in a tough economic climate, while reflecting on left-field proposals that didn’t make the cut, including a shared Winter Olympics with Nordic countries.
Glasgow set to host ‘reframed’ Commonwealth Games
The Scottish Government has finally backed the proposal for the Commonwealth Games to return to Glasgow in 2026, with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) claiming the event to be an “important first step” to “reset and reframe” the ethos of the Games.
Scotland nears Commonwealth Games deal with CGA funding
A ‘multi-million-pound’ funding offer from Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) looks set to assuage the Scottish government’s financial concerns and pave the way for a deal for Glasgow to stage the multi…
Scottish government: 2026 CWG carry reputational, financial risk
Scottish government concerns over plans for Glasgow to step in and stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games include reputational risk to Scotland’s event hosting record as well as “financial risk”.
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Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games rescue hangs in balance
Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has sought to accelerate a decision from the Scottish government over Glasgow hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming it would be “short-sighted” to turn down the…
Arnold Clark usurps rival as Scotland shirt sponsor
In becoming the shirt sponsor of Scotland’s men’s national rugby union team, Arnold Clark has made its biggest move to-date in establishing its brand outside of Scotland as it replaces rival car dealership Peter Vardy in the role.
For niche sports like orienteering, survival feels like success
The Sprint World Orienteering Championships probably doesn't feature on your sporting calendar this weekend. But if it wasn't for last-minute deals for 3,000 free sausage rolls and a supply of kilts to help balance the budget, it might not have appeared on anyone else's.
Premier Sports, BBC net Scottish Cup extension
Premier Sports and BBC Scotland have retained Scottish Cup rights after striking new five-year deals that afford the pay-TV broadcaster a slight increase in match picks.
SPFL set to return to betting sector for title sponsor
The SPFL is poised to return to the gambling sector for its main source of central sponsorship income amid tough market conditions as it prepares to announce a long-term title sponsorship agreement with William Hill.
Trimmed budget, around 10 core sports for returning Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
The proposal of a curtailed budget of between £130m and £150m for a 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with £100m offset by the CGF, could serve as a blueprint to help attract hosts for future editions.
EXCLUSIVE: Glasgow in frame for Commonwealth Games return in 2026
Scottish authorities are engaged in talks over Glasgow staging the 2026 Commonwealth Games, 12 years on from playing host, as the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) bids to finally nail down a city or region to rescue the event.
Ralley leaves World Rugby for St Andrews commercial role
James Ralley, World Rugby’s director of partnerships and brand, has left the organisation to become the commercial director for the St Andrews Links Trust, the body that manages the seven links golf courses at St Andrews in Scotland.