Tag: Sports sponsorship
Sponsors hail Naomi Osaka’s ‘courage’ on mental health
NEW YORK — A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over mental health issues might have been...
CP Women’s Open canceled for 2nd year in a row
VAMCOUVER, British Columbia — The LPGA Tour's CP Women’s Open was canceled Wednesday because of logistical challenges and border restrictions caused by the COVID-19...
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
TOKYO — It may be too little, too late.
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Nike says it ended deal with Neymar amid assault allegations
Nike has confirmed it ended its sponsorship agreement with Neymar after the Brazilian soccer player refused to collaborate in an investigation into an accusation...
Texas lawmakers approve college athlete compensation bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers on Friday approved letting college athletes earn money with endorsements and sponsorship deals, pushing the state closer to joining...
Champions League prize money grows as UEFA sales rise 8%
MADRID — Champions League teams will get more prize money for the next three years from a near 8% rise in total revenue to...
Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation
TOKYO — Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Wednesday called for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled with the games set to open in less...
FIFA survey: 70% of women’s soccer clubs operate at a loss
A comprehensive survey of women’s soccer has found that 70% of women's soccer clubs internationally operate at a loss.
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NCAA’s D1 Council hopes athlete pay rules hashed out in June
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I Council plans to act on legislative proposals next month that would allow athletes to be paid to be...
IndyCar inks extension with series title sponsor NTT
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar announced a contract extension with NTT at its title sponsor Thursday, a move that solves one of the looming financial questions...