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Feb 21, 2020 16:02

Ranbir Kapoor goes ‘Single’ for Universal Sportsbiz

MUMBAI: Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd. (USPL) has announced Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as the new brand ambassador for their menswear brand – Single, which is the fourth and the newest brand under USPLS’s umbrella.

The season’s campaign consists of a series of images of Ranbir Kapoor depicting the many facets of the ultimate…

Feb 21, 2020 16:02

Football highest earning sport in the world: Study

LONDON: The highest-earning sports star in the world is a footballer, with the financial rewards associated with athletic talent and brand endorsements surpassing those of any other sport, a new tool reveals.

Online Mortgage Advisor’s Footy 100 tool highlights how much football players across different leagues are paid, as…

Feb 21, 2020 16:02

Junior TOPS from this year: Sports Minister

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government is set to implement the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) at the junior level from this year, PTI reports.

The TOPS scheme is a flagship program of the Sports Ministry for providing financial assistance to India's top athletes.

"From this…

Feb 21, 2020 16:02

BVB splits Bundesliga, intl shirt sponsor deals

DORTMUND: The summer of 2020 will see Borussia Dortmund break new ground. For the first time, the Bundesliga club is set to have two separate shirt sponsors: the speciality chemicals group Evonik and the telecommunications company 1&1. 

Evonik paved the way for this innovative new model by choosing to redirect the focus of…

Feb 21, 2020 15:02

H.I.G. Europe set to close Lagardère Sports acquisition

HAMBURG: Global private equity investment firm H.I.G. Capital, LLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lagardère Sports agency in a transaction from the Lagardère Group. The Lagardère Group will retain a minority shareholding of 24.9%. The transaction is subject to clearance by the relevant antitrust authorities.

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

Oz tour of SA: SPN partners Social for ‘live’ experience

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) is all set to broadcast Australia's tour of South Africa, only on SONY SIX and SONY SIX HD channels starting on February 21. 

The series comprises 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs and will be played across six venues in South Africa. 

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

FC Goa 1st Indian club to play in AFC CL grp stage

MUMBAI: Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), on Wednesday, unveiled the ‘League Winners Shield’ for Hero Indian Super League (ISL). 

The silverware comes with a cash prize of Rs 5 million for the club winning the league stage. The League winners will be the first Indian club to participate in the group stages of the AFC…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

PGTI and WGAI sign affiliation agreement

NEW DELHI: Two key stakeholders of Indian professional golf, the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI), Wednesday signed an Affiliation Agreement to mark the beginning of a new era for the sport of golf in India.

The Affiliation Agreement which promises closer coordination…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

Interactive roadshow LFC World heads to Delhi

NEW DELHI: Liverpool FC has confirmed the Indian capital as the next stop for its interactive roadshow, LFC World.

The unique fan experience will arrive at the Select CITYWALK on March 7, bringing the runaway Premier League leaders directly to supporters in India via the LFC World hub. 

LFC World is now in its fourth…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

London Pilsner scores Ben Stokes as brand ambassador

MUMBAI: London Pilsner from United Breweries Ltd has got English all rounder Ben Stokes on board as its brand ambassador. 

After his unforgettable performance at the 2019 World Cup, he went on to win the Sir Garfield Sobers award for the 'Cricketer of the year' by the ICC. Stokes was also awarded the 2019 BBC Sports…