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What changed in sports regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) officially withdrew its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on August 27, 2026, citing concerns over his governance and failed attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in sports this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has publicly expressed his desire for forward Cody Gakpo to remain at the club amid transfer interest from Manchester City.
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Tottenham Hotspur has signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a season-long loan.
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Priority Technology Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of payment processor IntelliPay for $11.5 million plus $3.5 million in earn-outs, and a partnership to process ticket payments for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Read at digitaltransactions.net ↗What products launched in sports this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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X is launching 'NFL Gametime,' a dedicated feed for NFL content that integrates real-time scores, statistics, and news alongside existing user feeds.
Read at variety.com ↗07
Topgolf CEO David McKillips has launched Topgolf Media Networks to expand the company's advertising, retail media, and licensing business.
Read at modernretail.co ↗What financial results were reported in sports this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, faces a potential funding squeeze as billions in short-term loans to affiliates are set to mature by the end of August 2026.
Read at wsj.com ↗09
LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is facing a severe liquidity crisis as of August 2026.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗10
LeBron James secured a loan of nearly $300 million from two Midwestern life insurance companies in 2018.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit sports this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged 35-year-old Daejon Love with defrauding at least 26 women over a four-year period.
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Seven individuals, including Kieran Robson and Uzma Bashir, have been charged with vandalizing the Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland on March 8, 2025.
Read at theguardian.com ↗13
Seven activists from the group Palestine Action are facing terrorism-related charges for a March 8, 2025, protest at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗14
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar was sentenced to six months in prison by the Bendigo magistrates court on August 28, 2026, for a violent assault that occurred in May 2025 in Cohuna, Victoria.
Read at theguardian.com ↗15
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is seeking to initiate criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗16
Four individuals have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of a boxing champion.
Read at bbc.co.uk ↗What incidents and outages hit sports this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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On August 30, 2026, protesters in Sydney, Australia, demonstrated against the participation of 40 Israeli soldiers in the Sydney Marathon.
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Professional cyclist Tadej Pogacar suffered a concussion and a displaced left clavicle fracture following a crash during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España in Spain on August 29, 2026.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗19
On August 27, 2026, a Champions League match between Fenerbahce and Olympique Lyon in France ended in a 2-1 victory for Fenerbahce.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗20
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky on August 23, 2026, following a confrontation with player Natasha Cloud.
Read at forbes.com ↗What partnerships were announced in sports this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Kalshi has reportedly secured an exclusive partnership with the US Open tennis tournament.
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Circle has entered into a front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with Chelsea Football Club.
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The trading platform eToro and Leeds United Football Club announced a new multi-year partnership on August 28, 2026.
Read at finextra.com ↗24
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established a new business advisory council consisting of 15 corporate leaders to improve relations with the local business community.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗25
The Baltimore Ravens have signed a 10-year partnership extension with a local entrepreneur-led company.
Read at inc.com ↗26
The Las Vegas Raiders and Intermountain Health announced a $25 million donation on August 24, 2026, to construct Nevada's first stand-alone children's hospital.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗27
TikTok served as the exclusive broadcaster for a Most Valuable Promotions boxing card on August 21, 2026, attracting 3.4 million viewers.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What people moved in and out of sports roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have parted ways with All-Star player Nick Castellanos.
Read at forbes.com ↗29
Indiana Pacers rookie Braden Smith has signed a two-way contract with the NBA franchise.
Read at forbes.com ↗30
LIV Golf announced on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that it will lay off the majority of its 300-plus employees in the U.S. and the U.K. next week.
Read at forbes.com ↗31
Actor Mandy Patinkin has been appointed as the first-ever honorary team captain for USA Fencing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Read at variety.com ↗32
Former world No. 1 tennis player Andy Roddick has joined ESPN's broadcast team for the U.S. Open following a successful stint at Wimbledon.
Read at forbes.com ↗33
The Cleveland Guardians strengthened their offense by acquiring Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds and Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels at the August 3, 2026, trade deadline.
Read at forbes.com ↗What else happened in sports this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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The Wall Street Journal reports on an impending college enrollment crisis affecting larger universities in the United States.
Read at wsj.com ↗35
Roger Federer was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 28, 2026.
Read at forbes.com ↗36
Agilysys Golf has reached over 100 property deployments as of August 2026.
Read at hospitalitynet.org ↗37
Former professional baseball player Ryan Howard discusses his transition into entrepreneurship and sports investing, including ventures like Batter Up.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗38
Bloomberg Markets discusses the recent surge in filings for sports-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the latest episode of the Trillions podcast.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗39
During the 2026 Leagues Cup quarterfinals held on August 25 and 26 in the United States, four Liga MX clubs defeated their MLS opponents to secure all four semifinal spots.
Read at forbes.com ↗40
CityPickle is hosting the Major League Pickleball Championship finals at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗41
Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed that the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will proceed as scheduled, maintaining the original season calendar.
Read at skift.com ↗8 of 15 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.