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Rodriguez, Lopez reportedly mounting Mets bid
Former MLB star, fiancé said to be working with JPMorgan Chase on raising capital
World Series of Poker postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic
The World Series of Poker has been indefinitely postponed because of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Ryder Cup could be staged without spectators
This year's Ryder Cup could be held without spectators, PGA of America chief executive Seth Waugh has revealed
“The Last Dance” draws record ratings for ESPN
ESPN's highly anticipated multi-part Michael Jordan documentary series The Last Dance proved an immediate ratings hit for the sports network, with the first two episodes averaging 6
NBC Sports to broadcast ePremier League Invitational Tournament
NBC Sports has picked up the United States broadcasting rights to the English Premier League's new competitive gaming tournament, the ePremier League Invitational Tournament.
BeIN Sports Xtra added to Samsung TV Plus in Canada
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has expanded its reach in Canada by agreeing to make its beIN Sports Xtra channel available via Samsung TV Plus
NBA remains in limbo as players agree to take pay cuts
National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver has admitted it remains impossible for the league to make any decisions about whether or when to resume the season due to the ongoing uncertainty…
Sabrina Ionescu shows pulling power with Nike deal, New York Liberty jersey sales
Women's basketball superstar Sabrina Ionescu further proved her immense commercial pulling power after being selected as the Women's National Basketball Association No.1 Draft pick by the New York Liberty.
MLS players asked to take significant salary cuts
Major League Soccer has begun discussions with the MLS Players' Association about the prospect of players taking significant salary cuts due to the global Covid-19 pandemic
Nascar postpones Martinsville race, eyes May return without spectators
US stock car racing series Nascar says it is looking to return to race action in May without spectators
Laver Cup called off due to French Open clash
The Laver Cup tennis tournament will not go ahead as planned in September due to a clash of dates with the French Open
Global Athlete urges sponsors to back Olympians into 2021, USOPC offers free extensions
Athletes organisation Global Athlete has urged sponsors to keep up payments to Olympic athletes through the Games in 2021
NBA G League professional pathway program secures elite prospect Jalen Green
The National Basketball Association's developmental G League professional pathway program has secured a significant coup by landing the services of high school superstar Jalen Green
NBA, WNBA to sell licensed face coverings
Leagues change course from initial stance, will support charities through mask sales
Nascar begins to expand audience with iRacing Pro Invitational Series
Nascar's newly developed iRacing Pro Invitational Series after several initial races is proving to be a powerful tool in reaching fans who had not previously followed the organization.
Schramm Marketing Group’s Eli loses battle with Covid-19 virus
Rafael Eli, a partner and chief operating officer at Schramm Marketing Group, the New York-based sponsorship and events agency involved in sports, has died after contracting the Covid-19 virus
NBA China CEO set to depart
Derek Chang is leaving his position as chief executive of NBA China on May 15.
Chang, who took up the post in June 2018, is moving to the UK with his family
US Soccer shuts down majority of youth teams amid further cutbacks
The United States Soccer Federation has announced a series of cutbacks as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, including staff pay cuts, furloughs and layoffs