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Aug 24, 2020 16:08

Fast&Up associates with CSK as official Nutrition Partner - Digital

CHENNAI: Ahead of the much anticipated 2020 season of the Indian Premier League, leading Indian sports & active nutrition brand Fast&Up Monday announced its association as official Nutrition Partner - Digital of three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings. 

A first of its kind association for the brand will see it…

Aug 24, 2020 16:08

Bhaichung Bhutia Stadium in Sikkim awaits inauguration

GANGTOK: A floodlit, 15,000-capacity stadium in Sikkim, to be named after Indian football great Bhaichung Bhutia, will be inaugurated once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. 

The stadium is in Namchi, which is 25 kilometres away from the 'Sikkimese Sniper's' birthplace in Tinkitam, in the district of South Sikkim.

Aug 24, 2020 14:08

IPL postponement provides Future Grp zero penalty get-out

MUMBAI: The postponement of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League, forced by the coronavirus panedemic, has provided a silver lining for at least one stakeholder in world cricket's richest annual tournament. 

Aug 24, 2020 12:08

Sony confirms Sri Lanka Cricket rights retention for next 3 yrs

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India Monday confirmed a report published earlier by SportzPower that SPN has retained the the exclusive global media rights (originally held by Ten Sports) for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with the exception of terrestrial, digital and radio rights for the territory of Sri Lanka, which has been…

Aug 21, 2020 19:08

Capital Group extends into gaming arena with Gig Work

MUMBAI: The Capital Group – a leading media communications company with expertise in Out-Of-Home, Events, Sports and Digital businesses in India and UAE – has recently added a new division, Gig Work Private Limited.

This new entity will function in the gaming & entertainment market through soon to be launched platforms –…

Aug 21, 2020 19:08

National Sports Awards 2020 announced; Khel Ratna for 5

NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry on Friday announced the list of athletes who will be conferred with the National Sports Awards, and in a move without precedent, declaring as many as five names for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award – the country’s highest sporting honour.

The confirmation of five sportspersons for the Khel…

Aug 21, 2020 18:08

United Sports Brands expands portfolio, acquires energy supplement brand

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.: United Sports Brands (USB) announced Friday the acquisisition of Glukos Energy, a leading energy supplement brand. 

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Glukos offers a range of products containing glucose, including drinkable energy gels, energy and electrolyte drink mix, and chewable tablets…

Aug 21, 2020 17:08

JSW Grp fills in Delhi Capitals lead sponsor slot after Daikin exit

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals Friday announced JSW Group as the IPL team’s principal sponsor for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League to be held in UAE between September to  November. 

JSW Group comes in place of Daikin Air-Conditioning, which had been the Delhi franchise’s principal sponsors since 2015.

Aug 21, 2020 17:08

IPL reveals new logo with title sponsor Dream11

MUMBAI: After awarding fantasy gaming platform Dream11 title sponsorship rights for Indian Premier League 2020, the BCCI has unveiled the new logo for IPL 2020. 

This should hopefully also put a lid on all the "uber patriotism static" floating around the award of the rights to Dream11, over the fact that Chinese internet giant…

Aug 21, 2020 16:08

Williams announce sale of F1 team to US investment company

GROVE, England: Williams Racing has been acquired by US-based private investment firm Dorilton Capital, bringing a successful conclusion to the Strategic Review which was launched in late May. 

The sale of the former Formula One champions marks the end of an era for the struggling family-owned team. With its new owner,…