Dallas Mavericks hire former gambling pro to front office
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former professional sports gambler Bob Voulgaris as director of quantitative research and development, according to ESPN.
Oakland Raiders face playing in a temporary stadium in 2019
The Oakland Raiders face the prospect of playing in a temporary stadium in 2019 if owner Mark Davis goes ahead with his threat to leave the city a year before the planned move to Las Vegas.
San Francisco Giants to bring back start times to help families
The San Francisco Giants will bring back the start times of evening games on Mondays until Thursdays by half an hour to 6.45pm from next season to “better serve fans and families during the work week”.
Ellison and Coutts launch new global sailing league SailGP
American software tycoon Larry Ellison, who bankrolled Oracle Team USA twice to America's Cup glory, and legendary former sailor Sir Russell Coutts have announced a new global racing league called SailGP.
Seattle takes significant step closer to NHL expansion team
Seattle's quest for an NHL franchise moved a significant step closer on Tuesday when the league’s executive committee voted 9-0 to forward the city's expansion bid to a full board of governors vote in…
Boston Red Sox look to build arts venue in shadow of Fenway Park
Fenway Sports Group, the parent company of the Boston Red Sox, is looking to build a “state-of-the-art performing arts centre” in the shadow of Fenway Park in a bid to make the area a year-round entertainment dis…
Louis Armstrong Stadium opens to mixed reviews from players
The US Open's revamped $150m Louis Armstrong Stadium opened to mixed reviews on its first day, with some players complaining that elements of the new structure have proved distracting
Madrid to host first two years of revamped Davis Cup finals
Call it the Gerard Pique effect. Madrid has been announced as the first host of the revamped Davis Cup finals and will stage the event in 2019 and 2020.
NBA to allow fans to watch fourth quarter for $1.99
After testing micropayments late last season, the NBA has officially announced that it will allow fans to purchase portions of in-progress games this coming campaign.
The price initially will be $1.
United Soccer League given English-style rebrand
The lower tiers of the American soccer pyramid will soon mirror their English equivalent after the United Soccer League confirmed a restructure and rebranding for next season.