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World TeamTennis adds more star power for Greenbrier tournament
World TeamTennis has added several prominent tennis stars to its roster of players, who are set to compete at a quarantined tournament at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia this summer
Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to host 2021 NFL Pro Bowl
The National Football League has announced that the 2021 Pro Bowl will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LPGA plans to restart season with Ohio doubleheader
The Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour has announced it plans to restart its 2020 season with a doubleheader in Northwest Ohio, starting with the new Drive On Championship from July 31-August 2
EA Sports names Ravens’ Jackson to “Madden” cover
Reigning league MVP featured in venerable video game franchise
NWSL unveils Challenge Cup schedule, kick-off times
The National Women's Soccer League has announced the full schedule and kick-off times of the 2020 Challenge Cup this summer
Goodell encourages NFL teams to sign Kaepernick
Commissioner's support extends increasing outspokenness on racial justice issues
WNBA set for July restart in Florida
The Women’s National Basketball Association has finalized a 2020 restart plan, settling on a 22-game regular season and playoffs that will be played beginning next month at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, F…
Manfred reverses course, says he is “not confident” of playing 2020 MLB season
The likelihood of a 2020 Major League Baseball season being played at all has gone down dramatically after league commissioner Rob Manfred said he is “not confident” of that happening amid fractious lab…
Nascar looking to attract 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Bristol Motor Speedway
US stock car racing series Nascar has announced it is moving its annual All-Star Race to Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Jared Melzer | The real power of sponsorships – driving social activism
Having led sponsorships for major B2C and B2B brands in the US, Jared Melzer shares his perspectives around sponsorships and Black Lives Matter
PGA Championship to go ahead without spectators
The PGA Championship is expected to tee off as scheduled on August 6-9 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, but the golf major will take place without any fans in attendance.
Kevin Durant joins Philadelphia Union ownership group
National Basketball Association superstar Kevin Durant has been announced as a minority owner of Major League Soccer team Philadelphia Union
FC Dallas seeks new jersey sponsor as AdvoCare moves to become sleeve sponsor
Major League Soccer's FC Dallas is looking for a new main jersey sponsor after it was announced that current partner AdvoCare will become the team's inaugural sleeve-patch partner in 2021
Denver Broncos seal sports betting partnership with FanDuel
The Denver Broncos and FanDuel Group have announced a multiyear partnership, which designates the prominent gaming operator an official sports betting and daily fantasy partner of the National Football…
Harris, Blitzer acquire Pittsburgh Steelers minority stake
Josh Harris and David Blitzer, the billionaire managing partners of the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers and National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, acquired a minority stake in …
AFL rekindles US ties with ESPN, enjoys domestic ratings boost
Australian rules football league the AFL has returned to the screens of ESPN in the United States, with the sports broadcaster agreeing a deal to cover the remainder of its 2020 season
US league commissioners to be featured in ESPN special
Two-hour primetime special to outline leagues' efforts to restart play
Verizon ramps up esports presence with LCS sponsorship
US-based mobile network Verizon has signed a three-year deal to sponsor Riot Games’ League of Legends Championship Series (LCS).