MLS expansion club hires league's first CXO to put a significant emphasis on the fan experience in the club's development and to differentiate itself in a competitive and expanding league. Bob Williams reports
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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
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It’s like trying to drink out of a fire hose,” says Jeff Berding, FC Cincinnati president and general manager, of his quest to transform the club into a Major League Soccer franchise for the 2019 season.
Bayern’s ‘lighthouse’ Super Cup spectator study gives hope to Bundesliga
The company behind a pilot study that tested 315 Bayern Munich fans for Covid-19 ahead of last month's Uefa Super Cup match believes it is possible to create rapid and safe testing programmes that will allow more spectators to attend live sports events. Ben Cronin reports.
WSC Sports strikes deal close to home with Israeli football tie-up
Israel-based automated highlights company WSC Sports has reached an agreement with the Israeli Professional Football Leagues to provide real-time video content
Manchester United plans five entertainment centres across China
English Premier League club Manchester United has unveiled the first of five planned entertainment centres in China
Baseball and football fans set to return in South Korea
The South Korean government is permitting a limited number of fans back into baseball and football stadiums after social distancing restrictions in the country were lifted
Mediacom to launch 10-part IGTV docu-series about Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr
Sports talent and marketing agency Mediacom Sport and Entertainment has announced Real Madrid and Brazil footballer Vinícius Junior will star in a new social media series documenting his life and career.
From old-school to digital dealing – How Content Arena is supporting sports media’s choking rights market
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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
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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.