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MLS, JLab Audio seal multiyear partnership extension
Major League Soccer and JLab Audio have announced a multiyear partnership extension which designates the wireless audio company as the official audio and microphone partner of the league
Electronic Arts signs multiyear licensing renewal with NHL, UFC
Video game developer Electronic Arts has announced a multiyear renewal of its long-standing licensing agreement with the National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association.
ESPN lays off 300 employees, will not fill 200 other positions
Disney-owned sports media giant undergoes heavy staff cutbacks
NBA, NBPA edge closer to deal on 2020-21 season
Progress is made toward staging a 72-game season beginning December 22
Indonesia pushes forward with 2032 Olympics bid, Vancouver delays 2030 debate
Indonesia has stepped up its bid plans for the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics, with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) ordering the formation of a special committee to oversee the effort, while Vancouver…
FIU’s Garcia, mid-major level of college sports look to weather storm of Covid-19
Operating without large-scale revenue guarantees and dedicated media networks enjoyed by many of the Power Five conferences, mid-major conferences and their member schools are facing their own particular challenges amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Pete Garcia, athletic director of Conference USA's Florida International University, discusses the current situation with US Editor Eric Fisher.
Breeders’ Cup partners with Facebook’s Oculus to produce VR broadcast of 2020 festival
The Breeders' Cup has announced a partnership with the Facebook-owned Oculus virtual reality platform to produce a VR broadcast of this week's Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Sinclair reports massive $4.23bn impairment charge related to RSNs
Carriage battles, lack of live sports, cord cutting fuel issues for broadcaster
NWSL appoints Poll as chief revenue officer
The National Women's Soccer League is looking to expand its commercial efforts by appointing sports marketing veteran Mitch Poll as the league’s inaugural chief revenue officer.
Sports betting approved in three additional states
Voters in Louisiana, Maryland, and South Dakota approved legalized sports betting in their states as part of local measures on the November 3 American election ballot
John Angelos reportedly named Orioles’ control executive
Son of MLB team owner assumes greater operational responsibility
Sports plays critical role in US election
Sports venues around the country used as voting centers, while former football coach Tuberville wins a Senate seat and three state gambling measures pass
Super League commits to 12-team 2021 season, restructures play-offs
The board of the top-level professional rugby league club competition the Super League has confirmed that it will seek to admit a 12th team to the competition for its 2021 season, following the news that…
Michelob Ultra focuses on ‘health and wellness’ for PGA Championship extension
Matthew Glendinning looks at the details of the AB InBev-owned beer brand's extension with the golf major.
NBA poised to loosen sponsorship restrictions to boost team revenues
The National Basketball Association is reportedly poised to loosen sponsorship restrictions in sports betting, hard alcohol and casino categories in order to boost cash flow into teams in the wake of the…
Vancouver to discuss sustainable bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
Vancouver City Council will tomorrow (Wednesday) discuss a motion that could lead to the Canadian city launching a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics
Disney poised to make aggressive bid for NFL’s “SNF”
Media giant eyes upgrade in its NFL rights package
Orioles’ Elias pens open letter to fans
Message indirectly references questions regarding potential franchise sale