WWE sale heats up with Saudi group, Comcast, Endeavor expected to bid
Jan 11, 2023 22:51 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The sale of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has kicked into top gear with former CEO Vince McMahon overseeing the deal. McMahon intends to return to the company to fully capitalize on upcoming media rights talks...
Toyota to test liquid hydrogen car in 2023 endurance races
Jan 10, 2023 21:55 pm UTC| Nature Sports Economy Business
Toyota Motor Corp plans to enter a liquid hydrogen-powered car in the 2023 endurance race events to make environmentally-friendly vehicles commercially viable. On top of developing electric vehicles to achieve...
Majority of F1 teams against grid's expansion, questions Cadillac's intentions of joining
Jan 09, 2023 22:07 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
A strong majority of the Formula 1 grid is against adding new teams as it would reduce revenues for existing members. Furthermore, Cadillacs intention of not bringing a full-manufacturer commitment to Formula 1, with...
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob expresses interest in acquiring LA Angels
Jan 09, 2023 21:45 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob expressed interest in acquiring Major League Baseballs (MLB) Los Angeles Angels. Lacob, who bought the NBAs Warriors in 2010 for US$450 million, confirmed he is looking at...
Argentina FA now in Upland’s metaverse after World Cup win
Jan 05, 2023 23:13 pm UTC| Technology Sports Economy Business
Uplands metaverse has included the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), offering fans the opportunity to acquire NFTs and access a Buenos Aires-based environment. Through its partnership with the AFA, Upland will...
Adidas legal battle with luxury designer Thom Browne over stripes kicks off
Jan 04, 2023 22:32 pm UTC| Law Economy Business Life Sports
German sportswear brand Adidas lawsuit against high-fashion label Thom Browne for trademark infringement kicked off in court Tuesday. Adidas filed the suit against the luxury brand in June 2021 for infringing on its...
Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer
Dec 30, 2022 10:19 am UTC| Sports
Pelé, soccers first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. For others it goes further: He was the symbol of soccer...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight