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F1’s Russian GP to relocate from Sochi to Saint Petersburg
The Formula 1 motor-racing championship has confirmed that its Russian Grand Prix will relocate from Sochi to Saint Petersburg from 2023
T20 World Cup move to UAE ‘imminent’
This year's T20 World Cup cricket tournament is expected to soon be confirmed as moving from India to the United Arab Emirates, according to Reuters
Hashimoto: No spectators still a possibility for Tokyo 2020
A "no-spectator" Tokyo 2020 Olympics is still a possibility, the president of the Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee said today (Friday)
Spanish government gives green light for return of fans to venues
Spain’s Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has announced that fans will be able to return to LaLiga football stadiums and Liga ACB basketball arenas when their 2021-22 seasons get underway.
British Grand Prix set for capacity crowd as Turkey returns to F1 calendar
This year’s British Grand Prix will go ahead at full capacity next month after the race was added to the UK government’s Events Research Programme, while Formula 1 has also announced that Turkey will ret…
Malaysian and Vietnamese football league restarts face disruption
Malaysian football's second-tier Premier League has postponed the start of its 2021 season due to persistently high Covid-19 cases in the country.
Meanwhile, the 2021 season of the Vietnamese V
Rossi’s Saudi-backed team set for 2022 MotoGP entry, Japan MotoGP cancelled
Racing Team VR46, the motorcycling outfit owned by MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi and now backed by oil and natural gas company Saudi Aramco, has confirmed a five-year contract to compete in the premier…
Oregon ‘to host’ 2023 Diamond League Final
Eugene, Oregon has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2023 Diamond League final, the first time the athletics event will be held outside Europe, according to reports
L’Équipe extends MXGP rights, French hosting deal extended to 2027
Digital terrestrial channel L’Équipe has extended its broadcast rights in France to the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) for three years until the end of 2023.
NFL to allow teams to bid on hosting Scouting Combine from 2023
The National Football League is adding the Scouting Combine to the list of tentpole events that its teams can bid to host from 2023, according to multiple reports
Wembley capacity to rise to over 60,000 for Euro 2020 semi-finals, final
Wembley Stadium’s capacity for the semi-finals and final of the Uefa European Championship will increase to more than 60,000, it has been announced.
Restart of Chinese and Singapore football leagues delayed
The Chinese Super League and the Singapore Premier League have both seen restarts delayed as Covid-19 continues to disrupt the Asian football calendar, according to multiple reports
USA Rugby ‘cautiously optimistic’ after forging ahead with Rugby World Cup bid
USA Rugby has a new-found spring in its step after being formally accepted as a candidate to host the 2029 women’s Rugby World Cup and men’s event in 2027 or 2031. Bob Williams reports on the Union's bid process.
Manscaped teams up with PDC’s World Matchplay
Men’s grooming and hygiene brand Manscaped has agreed a deal with the Professional Darts Corporation to sponsor the 2021 World Matchplay championship.
Wasserman unites with KSI to launch crossover boxing events company
The Wasserman Boxing agency has joined forces with YouTube star KSI and his management team, Proper Loud, to form a new promotion company focused on the staging of celebrity and crossover boxing events
Sky Racing, Racing TV and ITV to cover Breeders’ Cup
Pay-television broadcasters Sky Sports Racing and Racing TV, along with free-to-air commercial broadcaster ITV, have agreed deals to televise US horse racing showpiece the Breeders’ Cup.
Tokyo 2020 to allow up to 10,000 spectators at venues
Up to 10,000 spectators will be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games venues, with a 50-per-cent limit on venue capacity also applying
CAF in discussions to create an ‘African Super League’
The Confederation of African Football has said it is in “preliminary discussions” over the launch of a new ‘African Super League’ club competition.
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