As sports properties around the world take the first steps towards returning to action, it has become clear that convincing local, regional and national authorities that a restart can be carried out safely is a critical step, says Marcus Luer, founder and group CEO, Total Sports Asia and The Sports Entrepreneurs Podcast
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2021 Boston Marathon postponed until at least next fall
The Boston Athletic Association has decided to postpone next year's Boston Marathon until "at least the fall of 2021" in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic
MLB ends 2020 season, but finish marred by positive Covid-19 test
Dodgers star Turner participates in World Series title celebration despite positive test
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Drone Racing League, Genius Sports strike multiyear data partnership
The Drone Racing League has struck a multiyear partnership with specialist sports data and technology firm Genius Sports as a means to move into the sports betting landscape.
FloSports converts US rights deal for Autumn Nations Cup
US-based sports streaming service FloSports has acquired rights for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup, a new international rugby union tournament set up following the postponement of autumn Test tours
T-Mobile enters competitive US streaming landscape with TVision service
Global telco T-Mobile has entered the crowded and competitive United States streaming landscape with its revamped TVision service, which debuts on November 1
Whoop valued at $1.2bn after $100m Series E funding
Wearable technology provider Whoop has been valued at $1.2bn following a $100m Series E financing led by late stage venture capital firm and growth equity firm IVP
From old-school to digital dealing – How Content Arena is supporting sports media’s choking rights market
In spite of an increase in demand and a greater volume of content being available, "the market for trading rights is old-fashioned"
Yahoo Sports looks to operate at center of emerging sports industry trends
Verizon-owned digital sports media outlet looks to be aggressive in areas such as legalized wagering, 5G mobile networks, and virtual reality. Yahoo Sports general manager Geoff Reiss discusses the company's efforts with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher
Indian fantasy sports industry can surmount recent legal hurdles, say experts
IPL driving growth in Indian fantasy sports sector
Users predicted to hit 100m this year
Sector continues to face legal challenges
Venue rivalry emerges as New York looks beyond Covid-19
Bradley Rial takes a look towards the future of event hosting in New York, one of the hardest-hit areas in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic.