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Apr 03, 2020 16:04

Star Sports launches interactive show 'Cricket Connected'

MUMBAI: In staying true to providing innovative and meaningful content for cricket fans and viewers, India’s leading sports broadcaster, Star Sports, through digital connectivity, has introduced a new show called “Cricket Connected”. 

The show aims to engage cricket-starved fans and keep them connected to the sport they love.…

Apr 03, 2020 14:04

TCS World 10K Bengaluru rescheduled for 13 Sep

BENGALURU: Procam International Friday announced the 13th edition of ‘World Athletics’ Gold Label Race, Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, will be held on Sunday, 13th September.
 
The TCS World 10K Bengaluru was initially scheduled for 17th May but had to be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…

Apr 03, 2020 13:04

Penske Media enters sports business publication arena

NEW YORK: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced Thursday its strategic investment into the sports business sector with the launch of Sportico, a digital content platform providing "sports industry news, data, information, strategies, leadership, insight and live media". 

Sportico – PMC’s first investment in sports – will…

Apr 02, 2020 15:04

Women's T20 World Cup smashes fan engagement records

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday revealed record digital and broadcast viewing figures for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, which has become one of the most watched women’s sporting events in history as the sport continues to set new benchmarks on and off the field.

ICC’s digital channels were in…

Apr 02, 2020 15:04

New daily WWE prgmg slot on SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) Thursday announced the launch of a new primetime programming slot, ‘WWE Blockbusters @ 8pm’, exclusively on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels. 

WWE Blockbusters will celebrate some of the most iconic matches in WWE history, honouring WWE Legends and showcasing the current WWE…

Apr 02, 2020 14:04

Aston Martin returns to F1 with $323m capital injection ‍

LONDON: Aston Martin’s return to Formula 1 is confirmed. The 2021 season will see the iconic British marque return to the grid as a works F1 team, continuing to operate from its base in Silverstone.

Apr 02, 2020 13:04

Star Sports Tamil makes its bow on Instagram

MUMBAI: Star Sports Tamil brings fans a new destination for their daily dose of sports in Tamil – an official Instagram Page @StarSportsTamil!

The Instagram account will feature Star Sports Tamil experts discuss cricket, football, sports culture and more.

Some of the content includes Ragalai with Ramesh, Let me…

Apr 02, 2020 13:04

Hero ISL 2019-20 urban viewership up 51%

MUMBAI: At the end of the Hero Indian Super League 2019-20 season, the league recorded a 51% jump* in viewership among the urban affluent sports savvy audience of M15+AB Urban, as per BARC’s latest report.

The league recorded a cumulative reach of 168 million** and 261 million** impressions for the 2019-20 edition.

Apr 02, 2020 13:04

AFC extends host invitation for Asian Cup 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to extend the deadline for member associations to submit their “Expression of Interest” for hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2027 from March 31 to June 30. 

The decision was taken in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic to allow member associations, many of whom have…

Apr 02, 2020 13:04

UEFA postpones June ntl team matches, Futsal CL finals

LYON: Following Wednesday's video conference meeting with the general secretaries of all 55 UEFA member associations and recommendations made by the working groups created on 17 March, the UEFA executive committee took a series of decisions.