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NBA G League ‘eyes’ reduced season in bubble environment
The National Basketball Association's developmental NBA G League is reportedly considering playing a reduced season in a bubble environment to try to salvage the 2020-21 campaign in the wake of the Covid-19…
Two Circles study: UK sports attendances in 2020 to fall by up to 80 per cent
After reaching record a record high of 75.1 million in 2019, UK sports attendances in 2020 are set to decline by as much as 80 per cent, to 15
Round-Up: IPG gets Singapore T10 rights, K League financial measures, China esports revenues ‘hit $21bn’, and more
Dubai-based agency IPG Group has won a 10-year contract to organise and market the commercial rights for the Singapore Cricket Association's T10 league
Hong Kong rugby sevens postponed to November
The Hong Kong Rugby Union and World Rugby have rescheduled the 2021 Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens from April 2-4 to November 5-7
Athletes Unlimited Volleyball unveils Dallas move, media rights deals
Athletes Unlimited, the start-up network of professional sports leagues, has announced that its inaugural indoor volleyball season will take place at Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas, Texas, from February 2…
FEI seeks new organisers for Endurance European Championships, Verona to host Worlds
The hosting agreement with the organisers of the 2021 edition of the FEI Endurance European Championships in the Netherlands has been terminated by equestrian’s world governing body.
BCW expands Switzerland-based sports business with new Zurich office
Global communications agency, Burson Cohn and Wolfe (BCW) has announced it will expand its Swiss-based sports unit, BCW Sports, with the opening of a new office in Zurich
2020 Globe Soccer Awards to be broadcast live by SportBusiness on December 27
The 2020 edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards will be streamed live, here on sportbusiness.com, on December 27
Delayed start for Australian Open as ATP unveils 2021 calendar start
A later start date of February 8 for the Australian Open has been confirmed by tennis governing body the ATP, along with the schedule for the start of the 2021 season
Triller looks to transform pro boxing, company’s profile after success of Tyson fight card
Triller co-owner Ryan Kavanaugh tells SportBusiness how the Tyson-Jones fight came together and how the social media platform is looking to use live sports to compete in the short-form digital space.
Round-Up: Australian Open Feb 8 start confirmed, AFL eyes full stadiums in 2021, and more
The start date of the Australian Open on February 8 has been confirmed by the ATP, along with the schedule for the start of the 2021 season
India launches bid to host 2027 Asian Cup
The All India Football Federation has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in formally announcing its candidature to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027
Asian Games race ends with Doha awarded 2030 and Riyadh to host in 2034
The race to host the 2030 Asian Games has ended in a double award, with the two competing cities – the Qatari capital of Doha and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – set to stage the 2030 and 2034 editions respectively.
IPC approves provisional Milan Cortina 2026 sport programme
The International Paralympic Committee Governing Board has approved the provisional sports programme for the 2026 Winter Paralympics
ESPN lays out plan for return of X Games
US sports broadcaster ESPN has detailed plans to stage its X Games Aspen event in January for the 20th consecutive year, although no fans will be able to attend
Polls suggest drop in public support for Tokyo Olympics
A poll by Japanese public-service broadcaster NHK has suggested that 32 per cent of the public want the Tokyo Olympics cancelled and 31 per cent want another postponement
Scottish government promises further £13m in funding for events industry
The Scottish government has announced that it will provide an additional £13m ($17.3m/€14.2m
OCA president urges against 2030 Asian Games hosting vote
The president of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, is urging against a vote to decide the host for the 2030 Asian Games and hopes to persuade one of the two candidate cities,…