Are you a seasoned sports enthusiast with a budding business mind?
Well, every week we’ll be putting your knowledge to the test to find out who is the ultimate #SportsBiz swot.
From the most recent multi-million pound deals to brand endorsements from sporting superstars, you’ll need to have your finger on the pulse of the industry to come out of this quiz with top marks.
RECORD BREAKER
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">The week's biggest headlines in the world of #SportsBiz belonged to the Premier League as English football's top flight secured a record breaking domestic rights deal.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">The competitive process saw more games than ever sold and set to be broadcast in the UK, but one broadcaster from the current cycle will no longer be involved.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Do you know who it was?</span></p>
- Sky Sports
- Amazon Prime
- TNT Sports
- Apple TV
SKY HIGH FIGURE
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">The agreement has been described as the ‘largest sports media rights deal ever concluded in the UK’ by the Premier League and will kick off from the 2025/26 season.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Do you know the value?</span></p>
- £3.3bn
- £5bn
- £6.7bn
- £8.2bn
ACE DEAL
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">This week, the ATP Tour netted a new official outfitter, after signing a partnership extension with a high profile clothing and sportswear brand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">The company in question has also a brand endorsement deal with men's World No.1 Novak Djokovic.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Do you know who it is?</span></p>
- Lacoste
- Fred Perry
- Uniqlo
- Adidas
IT'S COMIN' HOME
<p>This week, BBC and ITV confirmed their broadcast picks for the UEFA European Championships 2024 in Germany this summer.</p><p style="text-align: start">The two free-to-air broadcasters both hold rights to the international men’s football tournament and will share the broadcast packages, with Euro 2020 finalist England featuring across both channels.</p><p style="text-align: start">BBC is set to broadcast England's first group game. Do you know who it is against?</p>
- Germany
- Slovakia
- Serbia
- Croatia
THE LAST SUPPER
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">This week, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1 Team announced an extension and expansion of its partnership agreement with EPOS.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Can you pick out the Aston Martin driver from the Formula 1 driver's end of season meal last week?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Click above!</span></p>
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TNT DELIVERS
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">TNT Sports has secured the UK rights to broadcast England Women’s upcoming cricket tour.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">The tour will feature three T20Is – the first taking place on 6th December, before a four-day Test from 14th to 17th December.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">But do you know where they are heading?</span></p>
- India
- New Zealand
- Sri Lanka
- Australia
180!
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">A new trophy has been revealed ahead of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace – the Ballon d’Art.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">The new award is the latest addition to THE BIG 180 campaign, which will see Paddy Power donate £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK for every maximum scored.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Fronting the campaign is the player that famously produced a stunning nine-darter in the World Championship final 12 months ago and hit more maximums (66) than anyone else in the 2022/23 World Championship.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Do you know who it is?</span></p>
- Michael Van Gerwen
- Gary Anderson
- Peter Wright
- Michael Smith
WHAT A BALL!
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">UEFA and Adidas have unveiled a new football that will be used at Euro 2024.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">The ‘Fussballliebe’, which has been named as the official match ball of UEFA Euro 2024, uses Adidas’ connected ball technology to provide real-time data and information.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">But who will the ball be there to help?</span></p>
- Officials
- Broadcasters
- Managers
- Scouts
ATHLETIC LOSSES
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">The chair of UK Athletics (UKA), Ian Beattie, revealed this week that the organisation will record losses of £3.7m for the 2022-23 financial year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Almost £2m was lost as a result of hosting events, with the most recent edition of the Diamond League event being the biggest loss for the national governing body.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Do you remember where it was held?</span></p><p></p><p></p>
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- London
- Glasgow
LIV'S NEW SIGNING
<p><span style="font-size: 14px">When the PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreed a merger with Saudi Arabian-backed circuit LIV Golf in June, you have thought the division in golf was over.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">You'd be wrong. The controversy has restarted today with one of European golf's biggest stars defecting to LIV Golf in what is one of the Saudi's biggest coups yet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px">Do you know who it is? Click above!</span></p>
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