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MLB extends financial support for minor-league prospects
Players to receive weekly pay, health benefits through May 31 amid ongoing pandemic-imposed delay
YES Network live tweets classic Yankees games as part of alternate programming strategy
RSN creates two-screen experience involving former players turned analysts
Tokyo Olympics officially rescheduled for summer 2021
Summer Games now set for July 23-August 8, 2021
Top NBA executives to take pay cuts
Reductions include commissioner Adam Silver, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum
MLB, MLBPA strike deal for pandemic-related issues
League, union reach agreement on key issues for this year including player salaries, service time accrual
NCAA payments to schools less than half of projections
Covid-19 pandemic creates sharp reductions in outlays to member schools
Fanatics shifts uniform factory to produce medical gear
Material for official MLB uniforms to be used for protective masks and gowns
Manfred: MLB will be a key part of healing from virus outbreak
MLB commissioner says "nothing's off the table" in terms of recalibrating schedule once play resumes
MLB creates “Opening Day At Home” amid pandemic
Set of 30 archival games to be shown across various media partners will feature each club
Topps expands trading card line with artist collaborations
"Project 2020" will see classic baseball cards reinterpreted by a broad mix of modern artists
LA Clippers owner Ballmer completes $400m Forum takeover
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has reached an agreement to purchase The Forum from The Madison Square Garden Company for $400m in cash
NHL enforces temporary pay cuts among staff, HBSE reinstates full salaries in u-turn
The National Hockey League has asked its staff to take pay cuts following the indefinite suspension of the league amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
NHL maintains hope for training camps in late April
Potential scenario for resumption still contains many ifs. League, however, remains confident current delays will not preclude a full 2020-21 season.
Los Angeles Rams unveil new logo, color scheme ahead of SoFi Stadium move
The National Football League's Los Angeles Rams have unveiled a new brand identity, which is timed to coincide with the team's scheduled move to the $5bn SoFi Stadium for the start of the 2020 season
US billionaire Michael Dell reportedly in talks over investing in Derby County
English Championship club Derby County is in talks with American technology billionaire Michael Dell about a major financial investment, according to the Daily Telegraph
Tampa Bay Buccaneers enjoy merchandise sales spike following Brady’s arrival
The National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed an immediate merchandise sales spike following the arrival of legendary quarterback Tom Brady
MLB to provide interim financial support for minor-league prospects
Players to receive lump-sum payments equal to allowances set to be paid through April 8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers raise ticket prices ahead of Brady’s imminent arrival
The National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers have raised ticket prices due to the significant spike in demand ahead of the arrival of legendary quarterback Tom Brady
Disney says entertainment sales growing amid sports shutdown
ESPN parent seeking to create alternate programming, keep brands and consumers engaged
Nascar drivers to take part in new esports competition during Covid-19 shutdown
US stock car racing series Nascar and online racing simulation company iRacing have teamed up to create the eNascar iRacing Pro Invitational Series, an exhibition esports competition featuring many of …
Durant among four Nets players to test positive for Covid-19
Testing of entire Nets team for virus draws sharp rebuke from New York mayor
US gambling industry takes major hit as Vegas casinos forced to close
Nevada governor Steve Sisolak has ordered a minimum 30-day shutdown of all state casinos, including other non-essential businesses, in an attempt to stem the spread of the global Covid-19 pandemic
MLB creates $30m fund to assist ballpark workers
Each club pledging $1m in aid for employees who are typically part-time and seasonal