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ICC Media Rights: Global body to accept sealed bids as usual, e-auction only in case of a 'tie'
While Viacom18, which had recently won the IPL India digital rights with a record Rs 23,578 crore bid via an e-auction, had reportedly sought clarifications on certain aspects from the governing body, the ICC will stick to its original plan -- sealed bids for round 1 and e-auction for second round only if there is a tie. In fact, the ICC on Friday, sent out multiple clarifications to the interested parties on the bidding process that will be held in August for the cycle starting 2024. "The ICC always gets multiple queries on the bidding process and that is nothing new for the global body.
PCB wants Sri Lanka to retain Asia Cup hosting rights despite civil unrest
Sri Lanka have managed to successfully host Australian cricket team without any security breach despite civil unrest after former president Gotabaya Rajapakse fled the country in the midst of acute financial crisis. A PCB source said that chairman Ramiz Raja had spoken to top SLC officials and assured them that Pakistan will push for the Asia Cup to remain in Sri Lanka as scheduled from August 27 to September 11.
NWSL to consider reproductive rights as part of expansion process
National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said reproductive rights will be considered when the league looks at locations for possible expansion teams.
Alouettes acquire rights to OL Duvernay-Tardif from Stampeders
The Montreal Alouettes have acquired the rights to Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from the Calgary Stampeders in exchange for two conditional picks, the teams announced on Thursday.
Sky Sports snatch Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk TV rights from DAZN
Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title rematch with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah next month has ended up on Sky Sports Box Office with the broadcaster having been locked in a high-stakes bidding contest with DAZN.
Pac-12 accelerates negotiations for media rights deals in wake of UCLA, USC exits
SAN FRANCISCO — The Pac-12 is pushing up negotiations for its next media rights agreements in the wake of the decision by UCLA and USC to leave for the Big Ten.
Paternity rights still a battle in Japanese work culture
China is the world's last major economy still imposing a draconian zero-Covid strategy, responding to small numbers of cases with strict lockdowns and tough testing campaigns. However, the measures have taken a heavy toll on the world's second-biggest economy and residents are voicing their frustration. Beijing has repeatedly defended its strategy and this week sent another 1.7 million people into lockdown in central Anhui province.