Former New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has been appointed as the new chair of Cricket Australia. Baird will take over as the organization’s new boss from February, with his predecessor Lachlan Henderson "stepping down after moving back to Perth" (AAP, 12/11).
Real Madrid named Key Capital Partners VP Rodrigo Marín García-Manso its corporate director (2PLAYBOOK, 12/12).
Apparel company Lacoste has announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with the Mutua Madrid Open (IMG).
UK Athletics execs are "open to a get-out deal" to end the London Stadium contract after spiralling £1.8M ($2.2M) losses "painted a bleak future for the sport." UKA's year-end accounts revealed the organization has only £431,000 ($529,000) in reserves and has been hit by a £600,000 ($736,000) "safeguarding bill" (LONDON TIMES, 12/12).
