North America
Nascar returns to sound of “dead silence”
US stock car racing series Nascar made a successful return to live racing at an empty Darlington Raceway in South Carolina over the weekend following a 10-week hiatus
LA Chargers leverage huge reach with “Bolt Up Your Small Business” initiative
The National Football League's Los Angeles Chargers, by offering a free team sponsorship through a new sweepstakes, are looking to reach out in a very different way to a local business community battered by the Covid-19 pandemic
Roundup: LPGA cancels Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational
The Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour has cancelled the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational for 2020. The team-based competition was scheduled to be held on July 15-18 at Midland Country Club, Michigan
DraftKings acquires Bundesliga betting streaming rights in US
US daily fantasy sports operator and gaming company DraftKings has acquired live betting streaming rights to the Bundesliga, which made a high-profile return to action amid the global Covid-19 pandemic…
Preakness Stakes rescheduled for October 3
The Preakness Stakes will be held outside of the month of May for the first time since the Second World War after being officially rescheduled for October 3.
Apple to buy sports VR tech company NextVR
US technology giant Apple has reached an agreement to acquire virtual reality technology company NextVR
ATP, WTA Tours extend shutdowns through end of July
Professional tennis will continue to remain on hiatus through at least the end of July amid the global Covid-19 pandemic after the Association of Tennis Professionals and Women's Tennis Association extended…
DraftKings revenue grows 30 per cent despite Covid-19
Prominent gaming company sees no long-term drag due to pandemic
Manfred says he has “great confidence” of restart deal with MLBPA
MLB commissioner details vision for resuming play in CNN town hall interview
Education technology company Everfi sees growing opportunity in sports
A wide array of major sports properties, both in and out of the US, have relied on DC-based outfit to engage students of many ages. Everfi co-founder and president of global partnerships Jon Chapman speaks with US Editor Eric Fisher on the company's work with the sports industry and the new EduCup Challenge
Monster Energy AMA Supercross to complete season in Salt Lake City
Monster Energy AMA Supercross will return to competition amid the global Covid-19 pandemic at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 31.
Nascar to remain in South through June in revised schedule
US stock car racing series Nascar has announced a second slate of races in its revised schedule amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
USTA National Campus in Orlando emerges as potential site for US Open
The United States Tennis Association National Campus in Orlando, Florida, has emerged as a potential destination for the US Open
Quail Hollow awarded 2025 PGA Championship
Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been awarded the PGA Championship in 2025, the PGA of America has announced
McMahon fires back in Luck’s wrongful dismissal lawsuit
XFL owner details several reasons former commissioner was fired "for cause"
PGA Tour outlines safety measures for return
The PGA Tour has detailed its health and safety plan for when it returns to action in June, in a 37-page document memo issued to players and staff
NBC Sports asks top talent to take temporary pay cuts
NBC Sports has followed in the footsteps of ESPN and Fox Sports by asking its top on-air talent to take temporary pay cuts as a result of the sports competition shutdown amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
Round-Up: PGA Tour measures, Asian Beach Games ploughs on, UK govt training guidelines, and more
Details have been reported of a 37-page memo from golf's PGA Tour to its players, outlining the Covid-19 measures that will be taken when the series resumes next month