Spirit names Nike exec May as president of business operations
The National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit has appointed senior Nike executive Emma May as its new president of business operations, a move effective October 24
RedBird Capital sells OneTeam Partners stake
United States-based investment firm RedBird Capital Partners has sold its equity stake in OneTeam Partners, the company designed to help athletes maximize the value of their name, image, and likeness r…
Amazon, Apple ‘passed on’ LIV Golf media rights deal in US
Technology giants Amazon and Apple both reportedly passed on the opportunity to become the media rights partner of Saudi-backed startup LIV Golf in the United States, highlighting the difficulties the…
NFL, DFL seal collaboration agreement ahead of inaugural Germany game
The National Football League and German Football League (DFL) have secured an agreement to collaborate in key business areas, with a particular focus on the United States and German markets
Ares Management raises $3.7bn to invest in sports industry
Los Angeles, California-based hedge fund Ares Management has announced it has raised $3.7bn (€3.7
NBA commissioner Silver defends Sarver punishment amid criticism
National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver has defended the one-year suspension and $10m (€10m) fine handed to Robert Sarver, majority owner of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and Women’s National Bask…
Brewers owner Attanasio acquires minority Norwich City stake
Mark Attanasio, the principal owner of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers, has acquired a minority stake in English Football League Championship club Norwich City FC
Metropolitan Riveters to play home games at American Dream megamall
The Premier Hockey Federation's Metropolitan Riveters have unveiled plans to play home games inside the American Dream megamall in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Oilers hire Athletes First to find jersey patch partner
The National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers have appointed New York-based sports marketing agency Athletes First Partners (A1 Partners) on an exclusive basis to find a jersey patch partner.
WBA taps CSMG to drive media, sponsorship in North America
The World Boxing Association has appointed sports and entertainment media company Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) to drive media rights and sponsorship sales in North America on an exclusive …