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MSG Sports cutting 50 jobs due to Covid-19
Madison Square Garden Co. subsidiary MSG Sports is cutting 50 jobs, or about 15 per cent of its corporate staff, due to the financial impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Kraken reaps rewards of successful brand identity unveiling
National Hockey League expansion team Seattle Kraken is reaping the commercial rewards across a series of metrics from its hugely successful brand identity unveiling
Round-Up: Nike layoffs, esports welfare concerns, Windies Australia tour postponed, CCTV uses virtual anchor, and more
Nike is to lay off at least 500 staff at its headquarters in Oregon, US, after a loss-making second quarter - Fox Business
Leavine Family Racing announces sale of Nascar Cup Series team
Leavine Family Racing owner Bob Leavine has announced the sale of the organization's Nascar Cup Series team as a result of the financial impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic
NBA G League’s Pro Pathway team to be based in Walnut Creek
The National Basketball Association G League's Pro Pathway team will be based in Walnut Creek in California's Bay Area, according to multiple reports
NBA creates betting-focused telecasts
Alternate broadcast will feature odds, expert analysis
USOPC revenues dip to $196m in non-Olympic year as it braces itself for Covid hit
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has reported a sizeable drop in revenues in 2019, a non-Olympic year, as it prepares for the full impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its financial…
MLB’s “Field of Dreams” game pushed to 2021
Special-event game on famed movie filming site postponed
National Car Rental extends with PGA of America
National Car Rental has deepened its sponsorship investment in golf through a new, multi-year deal with the PGA of America
MLB Cardinals’ Covid-19 outbreak grows
Team's layoff due to virus to stretch to nine days
SoFi Stadium looks to break new ground with massive videoboard
With its both unprecedented size and unique design, the videoboard at the forthcoming SoFi Stadium in Southern California seeks to break new ground in the industry technologically and redefine fan engagement
Raiders to open Allegiant Stadium with no fans
NFL team does not hold open possibility of reduced attendance scenario
Big 12 Conference unveils adjusted football schedule
Conference is the last in the Power Five to detail fall plans
MLS finalizing plans to resume 2020 season in home markets
Major League Soccer is reportedly finalizing plans to resume its 2020 season in home markets following the MLS Is Back Tournament in Orlando, Florida
Toronto Wolfpack seeks new owners after Super League agreement is terminated
Canadian transatlantic rugby league team Toronto Wolfpack is seeking new ownership after its agreement to participate in the Betfed Super League was terminated
Boston Celtics agree to four-year deal with Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers
The National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics have signed a four-year partnership with Massachusetts microbrewery Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, which will include a specialty release collaboration b…
PGA Tour strikes sports betting partnership with BetMGM
The PGA Tour has announced a multiyear content and marketing partnership with BetMGM, which has been designated an official betting operator of the organization
Dwayne Johnson, RedBird Capital Partners acquire XFL for $15m
The bankrupt XFL has been acquired for $15m by an investment group which includes Hollywood star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and American investment firm RedBird Capital Partners