Covid-19
Formula E suspends season as WRC and FIM Motocross hit
The Formula E electric car-racing series, together with the International Automobile Federation (FIA), has moved to temporarily suspend its season for two months due to the coronavirus outbreak
Kevin Roberts | Sport is not a matter of life and death
SportBusiness' Kevin Roberts reflects on the latest developments in sport due to the spread of the coronavirus, and where our priorities should lie.
Coca-Cola extends with McLaren as Australian GP is called off
The Coca-Cola Company has extended its partnership with McLaren Racing – the team at the heart of Formula 1’s decision to cancel the Australian Grand Prix because of coronavirus.
Uefa postpones all European club fixtures; Bundesliga set for suspension
Uefa has announced the postponement of all European club football fixtures scheduled for next week due to the spread of the coronavirus
Coronavirus latest: Australian GP cancelled, Indian sport shuts down, and more
This weekend's Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been called off due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The BBC reported that the decision casts doubt over the remainder of this year's Formula 1 season
NCAA cancels men’s and women’s basketball tournaments due to coronavirus
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has followed the lead of major US pro sports leagues by cancelling its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
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Suspensions to MLB, NHL seasons lead latest shutdown wave in US pro sports
Following the initial moves of the National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer, the rest of the major US pro sports leagues quickly followed suit to suspend their own operations, essentially …
Euro 2020 postponement to be discussed by Uefa and stakeholders
Uefa has called an emergency meeting to agree a response to the coronavirus outbreak with the postponement of Euro 2020 one option to be discussed
MLS suspends season for 30 days due to coronavirus
Major League Soccer has suspended its season for 30 days in response to the global coronavirus outbreak
Duo jostle for Barcelona Marathon promoter contract
The Barcelona City Council has received two bids from companies interested in running the city’s flagship marathon from 2021 onwards, it is claimed.
Miami Open called off as ATP suspends tour for six weeks
The Miami Open has become the latest professional tennis event to be called off following the global coronavirus outbreak
Fed Cup, ISU Worlds, Jakarta E-Prix and Fiba events postponed due to coronavirus
The International Tennis Federation’s Fed Cup and the International Skating Union’s imminent World Figure Skating Championships have become the latest sporting events to be postponed because of the cor…
Sky offers free-to-air Bundesliga Konferenz following coronavirus precautions
German pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland has announced that it will make its ‘Konferenz’ coverage of Bundesliga and second-tier 2. Bun
Tokyo 2020 sponsors ‘preparing’ for Games postponement
Senior executives at three of Tokyo 2020’s sponsors have reportedly stated the summer Olympic Games will likely be postponed due to coronavirus, with executive board member Haruyuki Takahashi stating a…
Coronavirus latest: NBA season postponed, Serie A player infected, CBA to restart league, and more
The National Basketball Association is suspending its 2019-20 season indefinitely following games on March 11, after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus
Ko Jin-young agrees sponsorship with Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels
South Korea's Ko Jin-young, the world's number one women's golfer, has agreed a sponsorship deal with Philippines-based hotel group Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels
Adidas expects $1bn hit to China sales
Sportswear company adidas has said it expects first-quarter sales in China to drop by up to €1bn ($1.1bn), due to the impact of the coronavirus.
MLS mandates charter flights following coronavirus outbreak
Major League Soccer has mandated that its teams take charter flights for road trips for the foreseeable future following the coronavirus outbreak