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MLB, Rangers prepare Covid-19 protocols for World Series
Veteran baseball executive Rob Matwick discusses the Covid-19 protocols and planned venue operations during the World Series with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher
Legendary hockey announcer Emrick retires
47-year career regarded as one of the very best in history of sports broadcasting
Russian military officers charged in Olympics hacking campaign
US and UK authorities have accused Russia of conducting the “most disruptive and destructive” series of computer attacks ever attributed to a single group in wide-ranging charges that include the 2018 and…
Nascar reinstates Kyle Larson after racial slur controversy
US stock car racing series Nascar has officially reinstated driver Kyle Larson, more than six months after his suspension for his use of a racial slur during an iRacing event
MLS unveils plan to fight racism and increase Black representation
Major League Soccer has unveiled a series of initiatives designed to fight racism, advocate for social justice, and increase Black representation in the sport
Turner Sports finalizes details for third version of “The Match”
Latest version of popular event to feature Mickelson, Barkley, Curry, and Manning
US Figure Skating brings in Guaranteed Rate as title sponsor of 2020 Skate America
US Figure Skating has announced that leading retail mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate will become the title sponsor of this weekend's 2020 Skate America
Vivint Smart Home to sponsor PGA Tour’s Houston Open
The PGA Tour has announced that smart home company Vivint Smart Home will become the title sponsor of next month's Houston Open
NFL continues to expand presence with attending fans
Nine of 14 games in league's sixth week to have fans in venue
T-Mobile to introduce “BatterCams” during MLB’s World Series
Immersive batting practice show designed to be showcase for carrier's 5G network
Colby College opens most advanced athletics center in D-III sports
$200m venue seeks to set new standard for that level of US college athletics
MLB strikes media-rights deal in India with Star Sports
League looks to expand presence in world's second most populous country
US sports venues to play critical role in upcoming election
More than six dozen pro and college venues are to be used as voting sites in the forthcoming US election. Eric Fisher examines how athletes, player unions and teams are taking a proactive role in next month's vote.
Saint Louis FC reaches end of road after losing in USL Championship playoffs
United Soccer League Championship club Saint Louis FC has played its final competitive game after being knocked out of the playoffs by Louisville City FC at the weekend
Orlando City SC reportedly on verge of potential sale
Major League Soccer club Orlando City SC is on the verge of a potential sale in a deal which could be worth around $400m, according to multiple reports
MLB could make regular-season return to Australia
Major League Baseball could make a return to Australia for a series of games, it has emerged
ESPN agrees one-year SPFL deal in US, secures Latin American rights
The Disney-owned direct-to-consumer streaming platform ESPN+ has acquired US broadcast rights to the Scottish Premiership in one of a string of broadcast deals finalised by the Infront agency
Hyperice continues rapid expansion with MLB partnership
Major League Baseball has announced a partnership with recovery and performance technology brand Hyperice, which has been designated the organization’s official recovery technology partner.