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Round-Up: Australian Open uncertainty, Foxtel eyes AFL extension, Tamil Nadu bans online gaming, and more
The first Grand Slam of 2021 could be delayed by one or two weeks from the scheduled January 18 start, due to Covid-19
Round-Up: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Kuaishou, Stars out of Lanka Premier League, Fifa in women’s rights stand, and more
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed an exclusive partnership with Chinese video-sharing app Kuaishou to provide short-form videos to his Chinese fans – Sportsmoney.c
NBL celebrates ‘historic day’ as LaMelo Ball is selected No. 3 in NBA Draft
The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League has received a significant boost after former Next Stars player LaMelo Ball was selected No.
Nine continues rights drive with 2023 Ashes deal
Australian free-to-air broadcaster Nine has acquired rights to the 2023 Ashes cricket series, which will take place in England
Australia set for biggest crowd, Korea increases restrictions
There were contrasting fortunes in the last 24 hours for the reopening of two major Asia-Pacific sports markets, with Australia reported to be expecting the world's biggest crowd since the pandemic began…
Covid-19 outbreak threatens first Australia-India Test
The first Test cricket match in India's upcoming tour of Australia, set to begin at the Adelaide Oval on December 17, is under threat due to a fresh Covid-19 outbreak in the South Australian city
Ralph Lauren replaces Country Road as Australian Open uniform supplier
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren has been named as the ‘Official Outfitter of the Australian Open’ tennis grand slam in a long-term, global sponsorship.
Victoria calls for caution on Australian Open warm-up events
Australia’s Victoria state leader Daniel Andrews has cautioned Tennis Australia chiefs on their plans to host events in Melbourne in the lead-up to the Australian Open.
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby format unveiled
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that a trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition will take place 2021
Nine acquires Wimbledon and Roland Garros rights
Australian free-to-air broadcaster Nine and its new subscription streaming service Stan Sport have secured three-year deals to broadcast the Wimbledon and French Open Grand Slam tennis tournaments from…
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby set for 2021
A 10-team, six-week trans-Tasman Super Rugby tournament next year is set to be approved by Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby, according to media reports
Round-Up: Japanese firms ‘want Olympics’, North-South Korea Youth Olympics proposal, NBA opens big Shenzhen store, and more
Most Japanese companies want the Olympics to go ahead in the country next year, according to a survey - Reuters
Round-Up: China hosts first international events, NBA to build ‘experience centres’ in China, Tokyo hospitality to be reined in, and more
China last weekend hosted its first major international sports events since the start of the pandemic
Nine to launch Stan Sports streaming service after Rugby Australia rights capture
Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment is launching a premium sports streaming service, Stan Sports, following its acquisition of Rugby Australia domestic media rights
Cricket Australia ensures exposure in Europe, Southeast Asia in LIVENow streaming deal
Cricket Australia has announced a new deal with streaming platform LIVENow to broadcast live coverage from all international matches on India’s tour of Australia as well as the KFC Big Bash League and s…
Ampol inks co-naming rights deal with Supercars team
Australian petrol station brand Ampol has expanded its partnership with the Triple Eight Race Engineering Supercars team to become co-naming rights sponsor alongside Red Bull
Round-Up: Lanka Premier League pushed back, State of Origin TV flop, China’s colossal esports market, and more
The Lanka Premier League will start five days later from November 27 to December 17 and will only be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota
Mining company Bravus highlights name change on North Queensland Cowboys shirt sleeve
Australian mining operation Adani will promote its change of name to Bravus Mining & Resources through a shirt sleeve sponsorship of the North Queensland Cowboys National Rugby League club