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Spanish government extends Euro 2020 tax breaks and visa permissions for Uefa
The Spanish government has extended a series of tax breaks and visa permissions granted to Uefa for the hosting of Euro 2020 matches in the city of Bilbao now that the tournament has been postponed until…
BWF sets October date for Aarhus’ Thomas and Uber Cup finals
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has confirmed that its Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments in Aarhus will now take place in the Danish city from October 3-11
Dutch leg of postponed Vuelta cancelled due to roadworks and lack of accommodation
The Dutch leg of the 2020 Vuelta a España has been cancelled because of complications related to the coronavirus pandemic.
India to pay $500,000 penalty as New Delhi stripped of World Boxing Championships
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has reassigned hosting rights for its 2021 men’s World Championships to the Serbian capital of Belgrade after New Delhi did not fulfil its obligations to pay t…
Iran submits bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup
Iran has officially submitted its bid for hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2027, a spokesman of the country’s football federation has confirmed.
French football season ends due to Covid-19
The current French Ligue 1 season has been cancelled following a statement from the French prime minister that no sporting events will take place in the country until September
Dates, locations announced for 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland
The 2021 National Football League Draft will take place on April 29-May 1 in downtown Cleveland, at locations around FirstEnergy Stadium and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Greater Cleveland Sports …
Tokyo 2020 president Mori: Olympics to be ‘scrapped’ if not held in 2021
Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori has said 2021 is the only option to stage the rescheduled summer Olympic Games, adding that they would be “scrapped” if they cannot take place next year.
Covid-19 rejig could spell the end for Super Rugby
Super Rugby is set for major and permanent change, sparked by the Covid-19 shutdown, according to stakeholders within Sanzaar, the grouping of Southern Hemisphere rugby unions
NBA 2K League to kick off 2020 season in May with remote gameplay initially
The NBA 2K League has announced its delayed 2020 season will now begin on May 5 with at least six weeks of remote gameplay due to the global Covid-19 pandemic
Israel to host its first-ever World Championships in gymnastics
Israel is to host its first-ever World Championships in any gymnastics discipline after being chosen to stage the 2024 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships
Formula E renews Rome deal until 2025, continues to waive hosting fee
Rome has renewed its hosting agreement with Formula E until 2025, with the electric series agreeing to underwrite all of the organisational costs for the race
Endeavor needs the UFC to make money, but at what cost?
Endeavor's financial difficulties are pushing the UFC to stage events, which could risk severe damage to the promotion's hard-won reputation.
Austria lined up for F1 restart as French GP cancelled
Formula 1 today (Monday) outlined plans to commence its delayed 2020 season in Austria on July 3-5 as part of a reduced calendar consisting of 15 to 18 races, with the French Grand Prix the latest to fall…
Golf withdrawn from 2022 European Championships
Golf will no longer feature in the 2022 multi-sport European Championships in Munich after the European Tour and Ladies European Tour opted to withdraw from the event because of scheduling issues
Eredivisie season voided, Ekstraklasa sets out re-start date
The Dutch Eredivisie has become the first top European football league to end its 2019-20 season due to Covid-19, while Poland’s Ekstraklasa has become one of the first to spell out formal plans for a…
K-League to return on May 8
The South Korean professional football season will kick off on May 8, after more than two months out of action due to the Covid-19 pandemic
IOC member says Paris 2024 plans ‘obsolete’
IOC member and former French sports minister Guy Drut has said the city of Paris's plans for the 2024 Summer Olympics are "obsolete and outdated" due to Covid-19