French Open organisers have hit back at criticism over empty seats at this year’s edition of the grand slam tennis tournament, claiming the event at Roland-Garros drew a record attendance and the sale o…
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Portuguese football facing losses of €266m, warns of ‘collapse’ if league is suspended
Sónia Carneiro, executive director of Liga Portugal, has warned that the teams in the top two divisions of Portuguese league football are facing collective losses of over €250m ($304m) for the 2020-21 se…
NFL caps Super Bowl LV attendance at 22,000 fans
Super Bowl LV at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on February 7 will officially have a capacity of 22,000 fans including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers who will be guests of…
FFT claims legal win over Viagogo in French Open case
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has hailed a court ruling against ticketing exchange Viagogo, which reiterates the organisation is the sole legal seller of tickets for the French Open grand slam tournament at Roland-Garros.
D.Hedral signs up French Open champion Wawrinka
Underwear and beachwear manufacturer D.Hedral has signed up Swiss tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka as a global brand ambassador.
Australian Open organisers adamant tournament will go ahead on time
Craig Tiley, the chief executive of Tennis Australia, has definitively stated that “the Australian Open is happening” amid growing concern and complaints from players over Melbourne’s air quality from …
French Open prize money increased for 2019
The prize money for the French Open will jump by 8 per cent this year. This year's second grand slam will feature a total purse of €42.661m ($48.6m). T