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Australian Open to stage indoor matches if air quality proves hazardous
Matches at the upcoming Australian Open could be limited to retractable-roof venues and indoor courts if the ongoing bushfires in the country prove too hazardous, organisers have said
AFL considers State of Origin fixture to support bushfire victims
The Australian Football League has confirmed that discussions are underway for a special State of Origin match to be played to raise funds for victims of the bushfires in the country
CFA announces 2020 domestic football calendar
The Chinese Football Association has released the calendar for its domestic football competitions for the 2020 season, including for the Super League (CSL), League One, League Two, and the FA Cup
Mascariñas backs new Philippines women’s 3×3 basketball league
Businessman Ronald Mascariñas, owner of the title sponsor of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 men's basketball league, has announced plans for a female 3x3 league, with a view to helping the Philippines f…
Second phase of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics ticket sales to begin
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced yesterday that domestic applications for a second sales lottery for Paralympics tickets will take place from January 15…
Federations and governments favour plan to host CWG shooting and archery in India
World Archery, the International Shooting Sport Federation and the UK and Indian governments support plans by the Indian Olympic Association to host archery and shooting events linked to the 2022 Commonwealth…
Lausanne 2020 claims athlete record, outlines media coverage
The number of athletes competing at this year's Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne is 1,872, up 40 per cent on the previous edition in Lillehammer in 2016
Ski Tour deal enhances Svenska Spel’s cross-country commitment
Swedish state-owned gambling company Svenska Spel has stepped up its backing of cross-country skiing by agreeing to become an official partner of new venture, Ski Tour 2020
New Zealand basketball leagues to merge under NBL brand
Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) has revealed plans to bring the sport’s elite men’s and women’s leagues under one roof in 2020.
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Florida Cup takes to Facebook Watch in Latin America
Social media platform Facebook has agreed a deal to stream the Florida Cup, the club football exhibition tournament, across Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America
Gemdale moves into new sport with Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships deal
The Gemdale Sports agency has branched out into a new sport after being named as the exclusive commercial partner of the 2021 Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships in Zhangjiakou, China
Ypióca title sponsors Brazil’s Campeonato Cearense
Diageo-owned beverage manufacturer Ypióca has agreed a deal to become title sponsor of the Campeonato Cearense state football competition in Brazil.
Tax exemptions and increased demand drive 16-per-cent growth of Chinese winter sports economy
China’s winter sport industry is booming ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. But the pace of development has created challenges for the Chinese state, from environmental and real estate policy to a lack of technical nous.
One Championship agrees Muay Thai partnership with Sports Authority of Thailand
Mixed martial arts and combat sports promoter One Championship has announced a partnership with the Sports Authority of Thailand to develop Muay Thai projects
Official art posters for Tokyo 2020 unveiled
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics organisers unveiled official art posters for the games yesterday, which include designs by manga artists, painters, calligraphers and photographers from Japan and…
Indian government backs Commonwealth shooting and archery events
The Indian government has approved a proposal from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to host Commonwealth championships for shooting and archery after the two sports were controversially omitted from…
Australian Open organisers monitoring conditions amid bushfire threat
Australian Open organisers have said they have no other plans to move events amid suggestions that this year’s edition of the grand slam tournament could be delayed due to concern over air quality in M…
IIHF president sets out timeline for NHL Olympics decision
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president René Fasel has said the sport’s world governing body needs a response from North American league the NHL before August on whether it will release it…