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Australian Open to accommodate biggest sporting crowds since COVID-19 outbreak

Up to 30,000 spectators per day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open tennis grand slam, it has been confirmed.Victoria state’s Sports Minister,...

Hungary forms Olympic panel to look into 2032 hosting bid

The Hungarian Olympic Committee (HOC) has formed a separate committee to look into the ‘feasibility’ of hosting the 2032 Summer Games in the capital...

Star India nets Wimbledon rights deal ahead of 2021 grand slam

Star India has extended its long-running media rights agreement for the grand slam tennis tournament Wimbledon until 2023.The pay-television broadcaster has penned a deal...

MSE and Verizon to implement 5G network at Capital One Stadium

Monumental Sports and Entertainment (MSE) has chosen Verizon as the conglomerate’s exclusive 5G partner.The firm, which owns the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Washington Wizards...

Swansea City makes cryptocurrency debut with Mercuryo deal

Swansea City has joined a range of other global football clubs in entering the cryptocurrency trade, having signed a deal with fintech company Mercuryo.Under...

Helsingborgs IF extends long-running Resurs association

Swedish second tier club Helsingborgs IF has selected long-running sponsor Resurs Group as its new sustainability partner.Resurs has been linked with the top flight...

IOC President dismisses Tokyo 2020 speculation amid ‘playbook’ release

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, has dispelled rumours surrounding the uncertainty of the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics.There have been conflicting reports as...

ESPN+ inks ‘largest ever’ media rights deal with CWI

ESPN+ has signed a five-year deal with Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the exclusive US media and digital rights to all West Indies international...

Naomi Osaka invests in NWSL club North Carolina Courage

Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has acquired a stake in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team North Carolina Courage.Through the investment, the 23-year-old...

How the COVID-19 crisis unlocked a gap in the market for...

Whilst many live sports have ground to a halt and are still firefighting the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fantasy sports in India...