Covid-19
Failure to insure against pandemic will catch out many Asia-Pac sports properties
Only a handful of the biggest sports events globally were insured for the Covid-19 interruption. Tommy Elliot of specialist events insurer Circles Group tells SportBusiness about the implications for sports properties, and for his own industry.
Tokyo Olympics could not happen without ‘containment’ of Covid-19, Abe says
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has said the Tokyo Olympics could not take place next year unless the Covid-19 pandemic is contained
Football should not start until September, Fifa medical chief says
Michel D'Hooghe, the chair of Fifa's medical committee, has said football should not be played until at least the start of September, due to the Covid-19 pandemic
LPGA targets mid-July return in revised schedule
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced it is now targeting to return to action in mid-July as its season continues to be disrupted by the global Covid-19 pandemic
Umberto Gandini – Fear is a major factor among decision-makers
Part two of our video interview with Umberto Gandini, senior Italian sports business and administration figure and president of Lega Basket
Umberto Gandini – Most Serie A clubs face difficulties if rights fees are withheld
In part one of a two-part video discussion, Umberto Gandini speaks to SB24's Kevin Roberts
Nascar now targeting May 17 return at Darlington Raceway
US stock car racing series Nascar is planning to return to Cup Series action on May 17, with two races in three days at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
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
Altice suspends TV rights payments to Portuguese clubs
Altice, the telecoms operator, has warned that it is suspending its rights fee payments to clubs from Portuguese football’s top two divisions amidst the ongoing postponement of professional football i…
Globo proposes rights fee cuts for Brazilian top flight
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Globo has informed Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs that it intends to make significant reductions in its monthly rights fees due to the uncertainty over the status …
World Athletics unveils $500,000 athlete support fund
World Athletics has launched a relief fund worth a total of $500,000 (€461,000) to support athletes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
BeIN leans on Fifa archive to expand on-demand offer in Mena
BeIN Sports, the global pay-television broadcaster, has expanded its on-demand offer in the Middle East and North Africa with Fifa World Cup content, documentaries and behind-the-scenes footage as the…
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.
Uefa announces relief fund of €236.5m
European football’s governing body Uefa has announced that it will distribute €236.5m ($257.2m)
“Remote production is extremely difficult” | Inside the NHL Player Gaming Challenge
The NHL will this week become the latest major sports organization to launch a players-only esports competition in an attempt to stay relevant and keep fans engaged. Bob Williams reports.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF buys stake in Covid-19-hit Live Nation
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has acquired a 5.7
APAC’s biggest domestic motorsport series, Supercars, turns to global stars for engagement
Tom King speaks to Supercars' chief executive Sean Seamer, and takes a look at how Australia's top motorsports series is adapting in order to keep its fans engaged during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cricket Australia expects tough talks with broadcasters
Cricket Australia is facing crunch talks with media rights partners who are tackling financial crises, according to reports in Australian media