Rio Olympic spending rises as race begins
Rio’s Mayor announces bumper infrastructure budget and invites contractors to bid for work on the delayed Deodoro Sports Complex
Brazil World Cup host cities hit by police strikes
The army takes over the north-eastern city of Salvador, while essential police workers in Rio threaten to strike during the World Cup
Soccerex Asian Forum attracts 12 FA presidents
The future kingmakers of global football are to gather in Jordan for the Soccerex Asian Forum
Qatar construction event attracts growth market exhibitors
Three countries taking international pavilions to Project Qatar for the first time hail from growth markets, drawn by the prospect of major construction contracts
Glasgow 2014 excludes Red Road demolition from ceremony
Security fears and widespread public opposition prompt Glasgow 2014 to take the early decision not include the demolition of Red Road flats in the opening ceremony of the Games
Glasgow 2014’s new running track revealed
With 100 days to go until the Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park’s transformation to a temporary track and field venue is put on display
IOC to make bidding process work better for cities
The bidding procedure for the Olympic Games is under review to make it simpler and more appealing for cities to apply
IOC puts all energy into averting Rio2016 failure
President Bach announces a series of essential and urgent measures to ensure the success of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Qatar 2022 confirms attendance at Soccerex
Hasan Al Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery is to unveil the latest plans for Qatar 2022 at the Soccerex Asian Forum
Back to the future: designing for the main event and beyond
Populous principals Ben Vickery and Tom Jones explore how stadium design is evolving to encompass the needs of the event itself and its subsequent legacy for the host city