Super Collapse: Plans For New Elite Soccer League Implode
Six British teams announced on Tuesday they were stepping back from plans to create the Super League, essentially killing the project altogether.
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Europe's Top Soccer Teams Announce New 'Super League'
The Super League's 12 Founding Clubs include some of the most famous professional sports teams in the world, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.
New $113 Billion NFL Media Rights Deal Gives Fans More Options To Watch Games
The NFL has signed new long-term broadcast rights agreements with multiple media partners valued at more than $110 billion over 11 years. The new agreements will start with the 2023 season.
NFL Postpones Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Game Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.
Women Of Afghanistan Won't Give Up Their Soccer Dreams
At the championship of the Afghan women's soccer league, players sprint across the field. Hoodie-style hijabs cover their hair. The scene was once unthinkable. But now the players face new obstacles.
U. Of Michigan Students Under Stay-In-Place Order, But Football Can Still Kick Off
The public health order does not apply to varsity sports such as the football team, which plays University of Minnesota on the road Saturday. The two-week order was prompted by surging virus cases.
LA Chargers Team Doctor Reportedly Punctured Quarterback's Lung By Mistake
The NFL Players Association is investigating after a Los Angeles Chargers team doctor reportedly punctured quarterback Tyrod Taylor's lung while administering a painkiller for cracked ribs.
Big Ten Reverses Decision, Will Start Football Season In October
Facing pressure from athletes, parents, coaches and President Trump, the Big Ten said it will return to football with new precautions, reversing its decision last month to postpone the season.
Even In A Pandemic, The NFL Is Ready To Dominate The Sports Landscape
The league didn't have to make hard decisions like other major sports leagues but it's been watching and has mimicked them with a hefty set of health and safety protocols for play during the pandemic.
UConn Huskies Football Season Canceled Over Coronavirus Risks
The UConn Huskies are the first team in their division to cancel the 2020-21 season over COVID-19 concerns. A school official said the "safety challenges" presented an "unacceptable level of risk."