Cuba
Nent lands Copa América rights, deals agreed in Cuba, Hong Kong
US government rolls back MLB, Cuba deal
Cuba to host new street baseball competition
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced that the inaugural edition of its Baseball 5 Championships will take place later this month in Havana, Cuba.
Taking the plunge
Cuba is back on the radar for all the right reasons after decades-long tensions with the US eased. Barry Wilner looks at the implications for the sports industry in the country.
Date set for Tampa Bay Rays-Cuba game in Havana
Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Tampa Bay Rays will travel to the Cuban capital of Havana later this month for an exhibition game against the country’s national team, it has been confirmed.
Tampa Bay Rays chosen to lead MLB’s Cuban drive
Major League Baseball team the Tampa Bay Rays will play an exhibition match in Cuba next year, if an agreement between MLB officials and the Cuban government for the staging of the game can be reached.
Manfred maintains MLB’s Olympic stance, eyes Cuba games in 2016
Major League Baseball (MLB) has maintained its stance that it would not interrupt its season to allow star players to compete in the Olympic Games, while commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the United States’ renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba can result in his organisation staging matches on the island next year.
NBA joins forces with Fiba for groundbreaking Cuban venture
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has confirmed it is to become the first US professional sports league to visit Cuba since the two countries in December agreed to restore diplomatic relations.
MLB commissioner wants Cuba exhibition game in 2016
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has declared his intention to play an exhibition game in Cuba next year despite a baseball official from the island country having stated that the two sides are yet to begin talks.
MLB confirms talks over exhibition games in Cuba
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has said the league is engaged in talks with the US government over the possibility of staging exhibition games in Cuba.
MLB chief open to expansion
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has outlined his vision for two new franchises from outside the US to be added to the competition.
By Presidential Decree
United States President Barack Obama’s decision to open diplomatic relations with Cuba will have a big impact in sport, especially for Major League Baseball (MLB) and boxing. Barry Wilner explains why.
Castro’s son to push WBSC Olympic claims
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has appointed a son of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro as a global ambassador as it seeks to build its bid for the sports’ return to the Olympic programme.
MLB ‘tracking’ improving US-Cuba relations
North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) has said it will “continue to track” developments after the President of the US, Barack Obama, announced that the country’s diplomatic relations with Cuba would be re-established.