Germany’s Adidas to sell long-struggling Reebok unit
Germany sportswear group Adidas said Tuesday (February 16) it will sell off its US subsidiary Reebok after struggling for years to lift the brand's fortunes.
As part of a new five-year turnaround plan, Adidas "has now decided to begin a...
Breaking new ground, Cape Town Marathon goes virtual
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2020 will go ahead and will host runners from all corners of the planet, according to the organisers - but with one major caveat: the race will be offered in virtual form.
Cape Town Marathon...
No vaccine, no fans – Netherlands
Sporting events in the Netherlands may go ahead later in the year but they will do so without fans until a vaccine is developed for the coronavirus.This was announced by the Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge on Thursday.Prime...
Spain mull tennis tournament featuring Nadal
Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) has announced that it is mulling over the possibility of organizing a domestic men's tour which will help in keeping country's top players in a position to build match fitness.Leading Spanish publication, Marca reported...
Covid forces FIFA to postpone U-20, U-17 World Cups
FIFA has postponed next year's U-20 World Cup in Indonesia and U-17 tournament in Peru until 2023 due to coronavirus.
"The Covid-19 pandemic continues to present challenges for the hosting of international sporting events and to have a restrictive effect...
England coach Jones signs new deal to 2023 World Cup
England coach Eddie Jones has agreed a contract extension which will see him continue in the role until the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.
Jones, whose contract was set to expire in August...
Klose appointed assistant coach at Bayern
Former Germany national team striker, Miroslav Klose has been appointed as assistant coach of 29-time German champions, Bayern Munich.Klose who is Germany's all-time leading scorer will commence his duties from next season.The 41-year-old has been a youth coach at...
NFL expands more into Africa for market and talent hunt
The NFL’s Global Markets Program expansion into Ghana and now Nigeria suggests the US sports league is now seeing the continent as a market for its sports offering.
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The NFL is ramping up initiatives and programs...
Serie A clubs cleared to resume full training
Clubs in Italy's top flight, Serie A, will resume full squad training on Monday, May 18.
This was after permission was granted by Italian prime minister, Giuseppe Conte.
The Italian government confirmed that squads are now able train together for the...