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MLB makes big ticketing shift with new refund policy
The league makes a historic shift to allow refunds on games lost to Covid-19, creating widespread ripple effects across the industry. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Nascar ‘confident’ of successful comeback after confirming mid-May return
US stock car racing series Nascar has confirmed it is planning to resume its elite Cup Series season on May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina
Comcast discussing potential sports TV fee relief
NBC Sports parent company eyes potential adjustments amid pandemic
San Antonio Spurs ownership group to sell minority stake in team
A minority stake in the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs is up for sale, it has been announced
NFL weighs expanding Saturday schedule if college football season is delayed
The National Football League is reportedly considering playing additional regular-season games on Saturdays this fall should the college football season be delayed or canceled
Little League World Series canceled due to Covid-19
Showcase youth sports event called off for the first time since its creation in 1947
Inter Miami signs Univision Miami as Spanish-language broadcast partner
Major League Soccer's Inter Miami FC has announced that Univision Miami will serve as the team's official Spanish-language multi-platform broadcast partner.
USL creates second esports competition amid Covid-19 shutdown
The United Soccer League has announced the development of its second esports competition it is staging to help fill the void amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
Major League Lacrosse renews Maverik partnership
Major League Lacrosse has renewed its partnership with lacrosse protection and equipment manufacturer Cascade Maverik Lacrosse
US keeps Saudi Arabia on priority watchlist over sports IP protection ‘failure’
The United States Trade Representative office, the government organisation responsible for advising US trade policy, has kept Saudi Arabia on its priority watchlist for what it sees as a failure to address…
USA Rugby pushed to very brink following “absolutely catastrophic” Covid-19 crisis
USA Rugby sent shockwaves throughout the US sports industry, as well as the global rugby community, when it filed for bankruptcy in March. Bob Williams examines how the organization is looking to escape from its latest financial crisis.
Netflix to show Barça series in Latin America, Canada
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has struck a deal with Netflix for the streaming service to show its Matchday documentary series in Latin America and Canada
IMG teams with Facebook for Stay at Home Slam
The IMG agency has united eight of its top tennis clients, including the Williams sisters and Naomi Osaka, with leading names from the world of sport, entertainment and fashion to launch a new virtual…
NCAA takes further step to allow student-athletes to profit but skepticism remains
The National Collegiate Athletic Association's Board of Governors has taken another tentative step to allow student-athletes to cash in on their name, image, and likeness
Canadian Football League seeks C$150m in government assistance
The Canadian Football League is seeking C$150m in government assistance as a result of the "devastating" financial effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels 2020 Induction Weekend
Baseball shrine to hold Derek Jeter-headlined event in July 2021
LPGA targets mid-July return in revised schedule
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced it is now targeting to return to action in mid-July as its season continues to be disrupted by the global Covid-19 pandemic
New York state AG seeks sports TV fee relief for consumers
James calls on seven major cable and satellite distributors to reduce fees attributable to live sports rights