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MLB’s San Diego Padres links with Tappit for contactless solutions

The Major League Baseball’s (MLB) San Diego Padres has linked with mobile payment firm Tappit to ensure a safe and seamless return to Petco...

Overseas visitors to be barred from Tokyo 2020 Games

Overseas spectators will not be allowed to attend the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympic after the Japanese government opted to block visitors from other countries...

Former Olympic rowers secure 2021 Boat Race crypto-sponsorship deal

The 2021 Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities will be sponsored by cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, a firm founded by two former Olympic Rowers.Tyler...

Entain releases first round of ‘Pitching In’ grassroots grants

Entain has disclosed the first wave of grassroots football clubs to benefit from COVID-19 grants through the company’s ‘Pitching In’ scheme, in partnership with...

Bundesliga 2019/20 revenue dips for first time in 15 years

The Bundesliga saw more than a five percent dip in revenue during the 2019/20 campaign, the German Football League’s (DFL) annual economic report has uncovered.Figures...

British and Irish Lions to explore women’s team with Royal London

The British and Irish Lions rugby union touring team has joined forces with with Royal London to fund a feasibility study to look into the...

Five clubs combine to establish Women’s Elite Sport Partnership

Five professional women’s sports clubs in the UK have united to form the ‘Women’s Elite Sport Partnership’, a group focussed on boosting engagement, performance...

Delhi Capitals signs primary sponsorship deal with co-owner

Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket team the Delhi Capitals has signed a primary sponsorship agreement with its co-owner JSW Group.Under the terms of...

Kansas City Chiefs lands first naming rights agreement

The Kansas City Chiefs has designated the Government Employee Health Association Inc (GEHA) as its first ever venue naming rights sponsor in a long-term...

British and Irish Lions turns down Rugby Australia tour bid

Rugby Australia’s offer to host the British and Irish Lions’ tour against South Africa has been rejected by the rugby union team's board.According to...