NFL’s 49ers acquires increased ownership stake in Leeds United
The San Francisco 49ers has increased its ownership stake in Premier League club Leeds United to 37%.Paraag Marathe, President of 49ers Enterprises, the investment...
NBC announces closure of NBC Sports Network by end of 2021
NBCUniversal has confirmed it will shut down the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) by the end of 2021.The majority of the media giant’s sports content...
Super Bowl LV attendance set at 22,000
Up to 22,000 fans will be allowed to attend this year’s Super Bowl LV, including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7500 vaccinated health care workers.The...
Japanese government privately concludes it ‘too difficult’ to host Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese government wants to cancel the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and bid to host the games in the next available opening in 2032,...
FIFA rejects European ‘super league’, warning players of potential bans
FIFA has told players that they will be banned from participating in future editions of the World Cup and other international tournaments sanctioned by...
Everton chooses Clarity Sports as business travel partner
Everton FC has named sports travel company Clarity Sports as the Premier League club’s newest sponsor in a multi-year agreement.Under the terms of the...
Premier League confirms broadcasting continuation
The Premier League has confirmed that televised broadcasts of all matches will continue during the current UK lockdown.Coverage will be provided by the league’s...
Burnley names former Knicks President on board of directors
Former President of the New York Knicks, Dave Checketts, has joined the board of directors at Premier League club Burnley FC.Burnley Chairman Alan Pace’s...
Liverpool vs Manchester United surpasses Sky Sports viewership records
Sky Sports’ coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester United on Sunday broke the pay-television broadcaster’s viewing records for a match behind the paywall, with the...
Epic Games and IMG introduce football to the world of Fortnite
Football clubs across the globe have teamed up with Epic Games and IMG to integrate the sport into the popular multiplayer video game Fortnite.In...