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Jim O’Connell: Covid-19 forces agencies to reinvent their value inside and out
Jim O’Connell, president of New York-based Athletes First Partners, explores the fast-changing role of agencies to the sports industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Round-Up: Swiss prosecutors’ Platini probe, fans back in South Korea, Nike layoffs, and more
Swiss federal prosecutors are targeting former European football head Michel Platini in a widening of their probe into a CHF2m ($2.1m/€2.9
NBA, NBPA finalize restart plan, Silver says “we can’t outrun the virus”
League, union reach comprehensive agreement for resumption of play
NBA to restart season with Lakers-Clippers showdown
The National Basketball Association is planning to restart its 2019-20 season with a high-profile showdown between crosstown rivals the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers
All players kneel during national anthem at NWSL Challenge Cup opener
Every starting player from the Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage took a knee during the national anthem ahead of the National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament opener in Utah at th…
Under Armour looking to call time on $280m UCLA contract
Sports apparel company Under Armour has announced it is looking to call time on its record $280m partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
NWSL adds Google as new sponsor ahead of return to action
The United States National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has added global technology giant Google to its sponsorship portfolio
Swofford to retire as ACC commissioner
Titan of US college sports led period of marked growth
Nascar defends handling of noose incident
Phelps releases photo, says "the noose was real."
NFL teams to tarp off lower rows of seats, sell the space
Move designed to be both safety enhancement and new revenue driver
US ticket resale market eyes broad redefinition amid Covid-19
Sports are beginning to make their comeback from Covid-19, but generally with empty stadiums or with highly limited attendance, accelerating historic shifts for an already-battered ticket resale industry. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Amazon acquires naming rights to forthcoming Seattle arena
Online retail giant to use naming rights to spotlight Climate Pledge initiative
Pro Football Hall of Fame cancels 2020 enshrinement
Football shrine to hold two separate ceremonies next year
Rescheduled Kentucky Derby to allow attending fans
Churchill Downs officials do not detail planned attendance restrictions
TUDN to show newly formed Copa por Mexico
TUDN, the United States-based Spanish-language sports network, will bring Mexican soccer with the newly created Copa por Mexico featuring teams from Liga MX beginning July 3
Globo wants R$2m penalty for Flamengo as Carioca broadcast dispute heats up
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Globo has stepped up its opposition to Flamengo broadcasting any of the club’s matches in the Rio de Janeiro state championship on its own TV channel by filing a legal a…
Sportradar strikes extension with Roar Digital
Multiyear deal with enable live streaming within BetMGM app
MLB submits plan for Blue Jays to play in Toronto
MLB seeking cooperation from Canadian government