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Back in late April, it was reported the league applied for an initial installment of $30 million - and as much $150 million in the event the entire season were to be canceled - to offset lost ticketing and sponsorship revenues.

Facebook’s “core business is all about capturing deeper engagement” (think: more data collection) and stepping up their efforts in the gaming arena should help the company fight erosion within the Gen-Z demographic (among their biggest concerns).

The NFL’s decision to tackle (pun intended) ticketing refunds at the league level (a 'no-brainer') runs counter to the approach adopted by other big four sports leagues. The NBA, NHL and MLB have all granted their teams permission to put forth their own COVID-related refund policies.

The Coronavirus outbreak (and the social distancing measures enacted to fight against its spread) dictated the PLL’s pivot from a tour and academy based model towards a fully quarantined and fanless one.

The group hopes to ensure that young people - particularly those in underprivileged areas - will continue to have opportunities to participate in organized sports initiatives once the pandemic subsides.