IPL: Foreign players auctioned, paid, then unavailable? BCCI has a message for teamsThe BCCI will not mediate player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. Concerns over overseas stars pulling out d...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay awayThe FIFA World Cup has begun in India with minimal marketing buzz. Brands are hesitant due to poor match timings and late broadcast deals. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Zee puts FIFA World Cup behind paywall to grow subscriber baseZEE5 is offering dedicated FIFA World Cup subscription packs. Viewers will buy these packs directly. This strategy aims to boost ZEE5 subsc...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
This world cup, brand it like BeckhamTonight marks the beginning of the football World Cup, turning into an exciting dual-screen experience. Fans will be buzzing on their smart...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan nearly said no to IPL: Lalit Modi reveals the Jaipur story behind KKR’s birthLalit Modi shares how Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan, a football fan, doubted ...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Football emerges as India’s second-most popular sport after Cricket: NielsenFootball is now India's second-most popular sport among adults, trailing only cricket, according to new Nielsen research. The sport's popul...
27 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Zee nears deal to bag India media rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup after JioStar exits raceZee Entertainment Enterprises is close to securing the broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. JioStar has wit...
27 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
From billionaire to jail: Why Byju Raveendran is facing prison and how $22B startup with SRK & Messi as ambassadors crashedByju's founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The court cited his dis...
27 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Cricket fandom is already digital. Fan tokens could be the next movThink of these tokens as digital exclusive membership passes. Fans could buy them through Socios and unlock experiences tied to their favou...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
IPL may become the GOAT of sports world; League sees sharp rise in valuations on record media rights deals, deep-pocketed sponsorsIPL franchise values are soaring, projected to hit $15 billion by 2032. This growth rivals top European football clubs. Record media rights...
22 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Taylor Swift could end up funding Travis Kelce’s living expenses after marriage, celebrity prenup reality explainedThe conversation is no longer just about romance. It also involves wealth, privacy and the challenge of merging two massive celebrity brand...
20 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony details are out: Check lineup of singers, list of events for the biggest soccer world cup in historyWorld Cup 2026 marks the second time the global soccer showcase is being co-hosted by multiple countries. The 2002 World Cup was co-hosted ...
09 May, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
FIFA may have to bend its expectations for media deals in IndiaFIFA faces challenges selling 2026 World Cup media rights in India, with expected valuations significantly lower than initial projections. ...
08 May, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
India’s sports boom is just getting startedIndia is a major sports market, with cricket leading the way. The nation's sports economy is rapidly expanding. The focus now shifts to bro...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women's Development ProgrammeIndia's capital, New Delhi, has been chosen by FIFA for its Women's Development Programme. This initiative will run from May to October 202...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Six5Six to replace Nike as Indian football’s kit sponsorSports accessories apparel maker Nike’s contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as kit sponsor ended earlier this year.
17 Dec, 2018, 09.25 PM IST