South Korean baseball was among the first sport to resume during the Covid-19 pandemic but without expected gate revenue some clubs are now facing financial difficulties
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Dallas Jackals push back inaugural MLR season to 2022
The Dallas Jackals have pushed back their entry into Major League Rugby from 2021 to 2022 to try to ensure a more successful debut for the club amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Stadiums and arenas represent key tool in US Covid-19 vaccination efforts
Following last fall's repurposing of many sports facilities as voting centers, an increasing number of venues are now being used as mass vaccination centers, though the logistics to do so remain complex.
KBO permits clubs to cut salaries from 2021
From next year South Korean baseball clubs will be permitted to reduce player’s pay if the season is disrupted by extraordinary events.
Shinhan Bank extends KBO League title sponsorship
Financial services company Shinhan Bank has extended its title sponsorship of the KBO League, the top division of baseball in South Korea
MLB clubs approve Miami Marlins takeover
Major League Baseball has confirmed that its clubs have unanimously approved the $1.2bn (€1.02bn) takeover of the Miami Marlins franchise by a group led by billionaire businessman Bruce Sherman and New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter.
KBO tenders international media rights for 2020-23
The Korea Baseball Organization has launched a tender for the distribution of its media rights in territories outside Korea, covering the 2020 to 2023 seasons