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MLB ends investigation of Turner incident without discipline
League acknowledges numerous missteps in administering Covid-19 protocols
Álvarez severs ties with DAZN, Golden Boy Promotions after legal battle
Mexican boxing superstar Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez is officially a free agent after he cut ties with boxing promoters Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN Group, the global sports subscription service and media co…
USL Championship loses another club as Reno 1868 FC ceases operations
The United Soccer League Championship has lost yet another club, with Reno 1868 FC deciding to cease operations following the 2020 season
Record-setting Cohen deal for Mets officially closes
New team owner expected to be financially liberal, fan accessible
MLS Cup Playoffs boosted by additional ABC coverage
Major League Soccer's postseason will gain significantly more broadcast reach in the United States with the main ABC network airing a conference semi-final as well as a conference final
Pro golfers welcome return of fans at Vivint Houston Open
Participants at this week's Vivint Houston Open have been overwhelmingly excited to have fans back at a United States-based PGA Tour event for the first time since early March
Live Nation revenue falls 95 per cent
Ticketmaster parent continues to suffer amid dearth of live events
Sports sponsorships transform Hyperice’s profile and spur dramatic growth
Following partnerships with NBA, MLB, UFC, PGA Tour and numerous star athletes, the recovery and performance technology company has transformed its financial fortunes, as well as its domestic and international profile, this year. Bob Williams reports
NBA players approve plan for December start to 2020-21 season
League, union now poised to begin next season before Christmas
NFL fines Raiders, Gruden for repeated Covid-19 protocol violations
Team is first to have a draft pick stripped for failure to comply
NBC Sports’ Bevacqua eyes return to normalcy for sports TV ratings
Executive predicts viewership boosts following US presidential election
Formula 1 pumps brakes on Miami Grand Prix due to Covid-19
The Miami Grand Prix is widely expected to be put on hold until 2022 at the earliest by Formula 1 owners Liberty Media due to the ongoing effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
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
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.