The NBA said Friday that all personnel who will be in close proximity to players and referees must be fully vaccinated, according to a company memo shared with Axios.
State of play: This includes anyone who travels with teams, those who are around the bench areas and those who have access to the locker rooms. Team staff must be vaccinated by Oct. 1.
Cristiano Ronaldo, considered one of the world's best soccer players, will transfer to Manchester United, the team announced on Friday.
The big picture: Manchester United, while dominant historically, has not won the Premier League since the 2012-2013 season and they have not won a major trophy since they won the EFL Cup back in 2017.
College football kicks off Saturday, as the sport begins a second season in the midst of a global pandemic.
The state of play: Much like last year, teams, students and fans face varying realities. Some stadiums will require proof of vaccination, some will require masks and others will require neither.
The NHL will allow teams to sell sponsorship patches on their uniforms beginning in the 2022-23 season.
Why it matters: Jersey advertisements have become increasingly prevalent in North American sports over the past decade or so, and the pandemic appears to be speeding up adoption.
