‘Copa’ success encourages PFL expansion

Kaya FC-Iloilo vs Davao Aguilas-UMAK. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO via Jihan Ivy P. Caparros The thrilling final of the Copa Paulino Alcantara that ended with Kaya-Iloilo edging Davao Aguilas-University of Makati on penalties, 4-3, has given the Philippines Football League (PFL) enough momentum going into an expanded season. “We’re very excited because our objective really is to expand,”…

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Rugby World Cup expansion and new Nations Championship announced by World Rugby | Rugby Union News

The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia will see 24 teams taking part, up from the 20 competing in the current edition in France; a new 12-team Nations Championship will start in 2026, with a 12-team second division and promotion and relegation being introduced from 2030 Last Updated: 24/10/23 1:30pm The Rugby World Cup will…

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WNBA commissioner expects to add another expansion team soon

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces an expansion franchise for the San Francisco Bay Area at Chase Center in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. The team will begin play in the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joked Sunday she’ll have to get new shoes now that the league has added one…

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PBA open for expansion | Inquirer Sports – rezal404

FILE – PBA commissioner Willie Marcial. MANILA, Philippines—Being the top and most prestigious professional basketball league in the country, the PBA has never failed to draw interest from companies keen on joining the association. On Tuesday, PBA commissioner Willie Marcial revealed he is in talks with two parties “seriously considering” becoming the newest members of…

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