Eyeing $6 billion windfall, BCCI floats IPL media rights tender
IPL seasons. The BCCI will arrange an e-auction for the new bidders for the first time in IPL history and it will commence from June 12, the board's secretary Jay Shah said.
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'No benefit' to World Cup boycott over human rights: Southgate
Gareth Southgate insists there would be no benefit from England boycotting the World Cup amid concerns about Qatar's human rights record.
Lewis Hamilton calls on Saudi Arabia to improve human rights record
Lewis Hamilton says it should be «easy» for Saudi Arabia to make changes to improve human rights.
Ligue 1 completes 1.5 billion euro media rights deal with CVC Capital
Private equity fund CVC Capital has acquired a 13 per cent stake worth €1.5 billion (US$1.65 billion) in Ligue 1's media rights business, French football's governing body (LFP) said on Thursday.
Soccer - Ligue 1 completes 1.5 billion euro media rights deal with CVC Capital
Private equity fund CVC Capital has acquired a 13per cent stake worth 1.5 billion euros ($1.65 billion) in Ligue 1's media rights business, French soccer's governing body (LFP) said on Thursday.
Kane: England won't 'shy away' from human rights issues in Qatar
England captain Harry Kane said his team will use their platform to raise awareness of human rights issues at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
'Some issues you can’t hide away from' - Harry Kane conflicted about Qatar World Cup due to human rights issues
Harry Kane has said he is conflicted about playing at the World Cup due to Qatar’s record on human rights, but says the players will use their platforms to raise awareness. Qatar was controversially handed the rights to host the 2022 World Cup, and it has put the country's record on human rights in the spotlight — while it’s use of migrant workers has also come in for criticism. Ad/> Male homosexuality can result in a prison sentence, while same-sex marriages are not recognised by the government.
Top American colleges accused of violating rights of Black athletes
A group that advocates for college athletes has filed a federal complaint that claims NCAA Division I schools are violating the civil rights of Black basketball players and major college football players by prohibiting compensation.