Former ESPN, NBC exec Simmelkjaer appointed NYRR CEO
New York Road Runners, the organizing body of the TCS New York City Marathon, has appointed former ESPN and NBC Sports executive Rob Simmelkjaer as its new chief executive
Australia’s NBL forms NBA 2K League expansion team
The NBA 2K League is continuing its global outreach by bringing in an Australia-based expansion team for the 2023 season following a landmark partnership with the National Basketball League
NBA unveils marketing campaign ahead of 2022-23 season
The National Basketball Association has unveiled its "The Nonstop NBA" marketing campaign ahead of the 2022-23 season, which begins on October 18
MLS, Liga MX unveil format of inaugural expanded Leagues Cup
Major League Soccer and Liga MX have unveiled further details about the inaugural 47-team, month-long Leagues Cup tournament which begins in 2023
Gaming Society names FanDuel as inaugural sportsbook partner
Gaming startup company Gaming Society has named prominent American gaming company FanDuel as its first official sportsbook partner.
Wilkinson, Golub fired by Timbers, Thorns in wake of NWSL abuse scandal
Gavin Wilkinson and Mike Golub have been fired from their respective positions as the president of soccer and president of business of Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers and the National Women's Soccer…
Rhode Island USL team looks to fill gaping hole left by Pawtucket Red Sox
Rhode Island USL lead investor Brett Johnson tells SportBusiness why he believes that Pawtucket will prove an ideal market for a soccer club.
Elysian Park Ventures leads Gamurs $12m Series A funding
Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers’ ownership group, has led a $12m (€12m) Series A funding round in leading esports media and entertainment publi…
Baird defends handling of NWSL abuse scandal
Former National Women's Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird has defended her handling of the sexual abuse and misconduct scandal during her time in charge of the organization, arguing she acted and responded…
Cavaliers to cover Bally Sports+ costs for season-ticket holders
The National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers have announced they will pick up the costs for regional sports direct-to consumer streaming service Bally Sports+ for fans with full- or half-season …