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May 11, 2020 16:05

LaLiga creates 3 new programmes to support global ntwks

MADRID: With ‘stay at home’ measures in place around the world, broadcasters have been adapting their content in order to keep audiences entertained. At LaLiga, this situation was quickly acknowledged and a strategy was put in place to create additional new programmes and support all broadcast partners. 

To observe social…

May 11, 2020 15:05

Indian cricketer Poonam Yadav signs with Fast&Up

MUMBAI: Poonam Yadav has become the latest player from the Indian women’s cricket team to sign up with Fast&Up, India’s leading sports and active nutrition brand.

May 11, 2020 15:05

Stats Perform inks data partnership for Pak, ME

LONDON: Stats Perform, the SportsTech leader in data and AI technology, and leading Pakistani sports management firm Sportsfever360 Monday announced a new partnership to deliver Stats Perform’s advanced Opta cricket data through Sportsfever360’s technologies and in-country cricket offering.

May 09, 2020 16:05

TCS World 10K Bengaluru postponed to 22 Nov

BENGALURU: Procam International, promoters of the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, Friday announced a second postponement of Asia’s only Gold Label 10 Km Race - to 22nd November.

The TCS World 10K, one amongst only five Gold Label 10 km races globally, holds a place of pride in the global running calendar and…

May 08, 2020 19:05

PSL team co-owner eyes stake in ‘The Hundred’ team

LONDON: After the owners of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders confirmed interest in buying in to the the England and Wales Cricket Board’s The Hundred, the co-owner of Pakistan Super League team Multan Sultans Ali Khan Tareen has followed suit.
 
The ECB initially rejected the involvement of private investment when…

May 08, 2020 19:05

The Social Street founding partner Pratap Bose exits

MUMBAI: Advertising industry veteran Pratap Bose has stepped down as chairman and founding partner of The Social Street.

May 08, 2020 19:05

Games24x7 appoints brand & marketing partner

MUMBAI: Games24x7 has appointed marketing consulting firm Spring Marketing Capital as its brand and marketing partner. 

The consulting firm will be responsible for Games24x7’s overall branding efforts and co-creating influencer marketing campaigns to strengthen brand positioning of its gaming platforms.

May 08, 2020 19:05

FIVB cancels 2020 Volleyball Nations League

LAUSANNE: The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Friday announced the cancellation of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2020 due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on host cities being able to deliver safe, accessible and high-quality competitions.

The VNL 2020 was scheduled to begin on 19…

May 08, 2020 19:05

Dorna CEO offers MotoGP calendar, WorldSBK updates

MADRID: Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta sat down on Friday to debrief the agreement reached to propose two Grands Prix and a WorldSBK round at Jerez in July and August, as well as updates on when may be expected to get a glimpse at an updated calendar. 

The transcript:

May 08, 2020 16:05

Hockey India condoles demise of Pandanda Kuttappa

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday condoled the sad demise of Pandanda Kuttappa, a legendary figure in the region of Coorg who gave the sport the world famous Kuttani, family hockey tournament exclusively for the Kodava families.