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The first team sport back from lockdown wins new sponsors and record TV viewers
This week in the business of sport: Lewis Hamilton and the costs facing black drivers trying to make the grade in Formula One, growth in US women’s football in the pandemic, FC Barcelona want compensation for defective Nike shirts, and more.
Former owner breaks silence over sale ahead of administration
Black Lives Matter movement has spurred Britain’s six times world champion to push for change in Formula One
The British double gold gymnast on mindset, medals and the challenges of staying on top
Spanish football club delays sale of new kits following problem with products made by US sportswear company
Calls for tighter ownership rules after English Football League’s role in takeover is questioned
Shadow foreign secretary demands probe into allegations that administration move is related to a bet
This week in the business of sport: Under Armour in crucial contract battle with US colleges, Wigan Athletic’s administration spells trouble for English football, Swiss special prosecutor appointed in Fifa case, and more.
Effort to secure funding will be test of both group’s appeal and broader attraction of F1 as season resumes
English football club’s woes heighten fears that others will not be able to survive stadium shutdowns
No roaring crowd, no celebratory hugs: Murad Ahmed reports from the empty stands at a high-profile fixture
Deliberations over Saudi Arabia’s proposed £300m takeover ‘to conclude shortly’
Chairman Ian Hewitt is determined to see the Grand Slam back next year as he grapples with a potential loss of £250m in revenue
Gambling revenues estimated to have fallen up to 60% since lockdowns were imposed in March
This week in the business of sport: Liverpool win the Premier League, US college sports hit by pandemic, Formula E chief’s interview, and more
Billions of dollars in revenue is at risk as schools struggle to resume play during pandemic
Football club’s success helps underpin economic revival after decades of decline
Long wait for victory, delayed by pandemic, ends after Man City lose to Chelsea behind closed doors
Simon Kuper selects his best mid-year reads
Former England footballer backs start-up behind new competitive teams and coaching academy
Kingdom’s move to secure German deal comes amid rivalry with Qatar over sports investments
Announcement of late-July starting date comes after fallout over pay dispute
Sky and DAZN to pay €200m less than previous €4.6bn contract to screen German football
Japan’s most celebrated female director was due to document the Tokyo 2020 Games. Now she looks to 2021
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