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UK’s EIHL cancels season with no ticketing revenues in sight
The UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League has cancelled its 2020-21 season with teams still starved of much-needed ticketing revenue due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Latvia awarded sole hosting rights to IIHF Worlds, Liga Stavok signs on as sponsor
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has confirmed that the Latvian capital of Riga will be the sole host of its upcoming World Championship, while Russian betting company Liga Stavok has signed…
Round-Up: Australia pulls out of SA tour, Thailand postpones MotoGP deal, KBO unveils schedule, and more
Cricket Australia has abandoned its planned tour of South Africa that was due to begin this month, due to "unacceptable" Covid-19 risk
NBA planning to stage All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7
The National Basketball Association is reportedly looking to stage the 2021 All-Star Game at State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 7
Open de France returns to European Tour calendar
The European Tour has confirmed the return of the Open de France to its calendar, albeit without a title sponsor, as the golf organisation seeks to forge a “new era” for the sport in the country.
Eurosport, GCN strike long-term global deal for Tour of Britain, Women’s Tour
The Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour, the UK’s leading cycling races, have agreed five-year global broadcast rights deals with international sports broadcaster Eurosport and digital platform Global Cyc…
Fifa targeting new benchmarks from Qatar 2022 hospitality sales
Fifa is targeting record revenue from the sale of official hospitality packages for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup after the process launched on a global basis.
Rio scraps plans for new F1 circuit
Rio de Janeiro has officially ended plans to develop a new motorsport circuit initially designed to become the new host of the country’s Formula 1 race, and potentially attract a MotoGP event.
UK unions ‘mull joint bid’ for 2031 Rugby World Cup
The four 'home unions' in the UK and Ireland are contemplating a joint bid for the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup after World Rugby launched the host selection process for both the 2027 and 2031 tournaments.
Round-Up: World Cup 2022 hospitality launched, ‘Strong interest’ in hosting RWC, India cuts sports budget, and more
Footballers should not be a priority in terms of receiving Covid-19 vaccines, Fifa president Gianni Infantino said - Reuters
ICC issues RFP for Women’s Cricket World Cup sports presentation
A request for proposals for sports presentation services has been issued for next year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be staged across New Zealand.
Jon Tibbs | Should athletes jump the queue for Covid-19 vaccines?
Jon Tibbs, chairman and founder of communications agency JTA, says National Olympic Committees and International Federations are receiving ‘mixed messages’ about whether athletes should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccines
Rugby Australia offers to host Lions tour
Rugby Australia has offered to host the British & Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa, with a view to bolstering its bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Australian Open to admit up to 30,000 fans per day
The Australian Open tennis Grand Slam in Melbourne this month will be open to up to 30,000 fans per day, representing around 50 per cent of its normal crowd, Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula…
Round-Up: Wanda delists, Tebas says Infantino supports Euro Super League, ISL financial concerns, and more
Wanda Sports delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday - Caixin Global (subscription required)
FIG’s inaugural Parkour World Championships postponed again
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has been forced to further postpone its inaugural Parkour World Championships until April
Super Bowl LV tickets fall on resale market
Increased supply changes market, but pricing remains at historic levels
ASOIF’s Ryan: IFs would face budget hit from Olympics cancellation, but not bankruptcy
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) has conceded that its federations would be hit hard if this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo were to be cancelled, but has offered assurances t…