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NFL teams are using drones and robots to limit virus spread
Despite a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the NFL that resulted in cancelled games, some teams are planning to welcome back fans over the next few weeks. The Atlanta Falcons are one of those, and to reduce the risks, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) will be among the first sports venues to sanitize key areas using drones (via CNN).
Microsoft Teams will bring fans into NFL stadiums virtually
That's certainly better than having completely empty stands.
YouTube TV adds NFL Network to its core lineup
With football season right around the corner, YouTube TV is making some significant changes to its NFL and general sports coverage.
Perfect Play won’t make me a pro soccer player, but it might help you
The app has been designed by Chelsea FC's academy to help kids around the world develop their fundamentals.
Apple TV's Ted Lasso turns a viral video into a pretty good sitcom
There's the odd sports-movie cliche buried in there, but it's funny enough for even the hardened sports-hater.
2K's upcoming NFL games will feature real pro players
The deal covers more than 2,000 current professional NFL players.
UK soccer stars may sue betting companies over player data profits
Can a team of UK-based footballers get money for their athletic data?
Peacock will stream over 175 Premier League matches next season
The NBC Sports Gold Premier League Pass is moving to Peacock’s paid tier.
UEFA Champions League soccer moves to CBS All Access next month
Fans of European football will soon be able to stream matches in the US through CBS All Access and CBS Sports.
How UK fans can watch the first ever Premier League stream on Twitch
The Premier League's Crystal Palace versus Burnley match streams on Twitch tonight.
David Beckham now co-owns an esports team
David Beckham now co-owns an esports company.
Amazon UK will show its free Premier League matches on Twitch
Amazon is serious about becoming a destination for sports.
Amazon UK will stream some English Premier League games for free
Premier League fans can watch what would have been un-aired matches for free on Prime.
EA can make Madden games until 2026 after renewing its NFL deal
Electronic Arts and the National Football League have agreed to extend their partnership for the Madden NFL series until 2026.
Delayed ‘PES’ Euro 2020 update will arrive on June 4th
Konami says its 'Euro 2020' update for 'eFootball PES 2020' will arrive on June 4th.
‘Madden NFL 21’ is coming to the Xbox Series X
The latest entry in Madden NFL is coming to the Xbox Series X.
Premier League football stars face off in a weeklong virtual tournament
With both traditional and esports adjusting their schedules due to COVID-19, England’s Premier League announced a new, hybrid tournament, the ePremiere League Invitational, in which football stars and celebrity fans will test their esports abilities in a five-day, 20-team, single-elimination tournament. The winner will take home the ePremier League Invitational champion title, and all proceeds will go to the #PlayersTogether fund, supporting the National Health Service. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold will face off with musician and lifelong Manchester United fan Tom Grennan, who will represent the Red Devils.
EA's FIFA 20 tournament pits real footballers against each other
EA Sports has launched a FIFA 20 esports soccer tournament to raise cash for coronavirus charities, featuring some of the biggest teams and players in Europe. The Stay and Play Cup will be streamed on EA’s Twitch channel and match up teams like Dortmund, Real Madrid, Paris St. Germaine and Manchester City.
Fox Sports will air a 'Madden NFL 20' tournament on March 29th
Fox Sports' NASCAR esports race was a success, and it's betting that it can repeat that achievement with football. FS1 is planning to air its first ever Fox Esports Madden NFL Invitational on March 29th at 7PM Eastern. The two-hour event will pit players (remotely, of course) against each other in a single-elimination, three-round Madden NFL 20 tournament. There are only eight players, but they include a mix of analysts and pros such as Derwin James (above), Matt Leinart and Michael Vick.
Without soccer, fans and teams are turning to FIFA
Soccer, like almost every other professional sport, has ground to a halt in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. The most-watched and prestigious leagues, including the English Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A and France's Ligue 1 have all been suspended in recent weeks. European club competitions including the Champions League and Europa League aren't happening, either, and Euro 2020 has been pushed back to June 2021. The Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, which includes an oft-forgotten soccer tournament, is looking less likely with each passing day, too.