NHLPA names labor secretary Walsh as executive director
The National Hockey League Players Association has named Marty Walsh as the union's new executive director after a nine-month search
IMG to distribute Combate Global worldwide media rights
IMG has signed a 'multi-year' deal with United States-based Combate Global to distribute the Hispanic mixed martial arts franchise's worldwide media rights, excluding the US
NBA All-Star weekend backed by more than 35 sponsors
The National Basketball Association's upcoming NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, will be marked with more than 35 sponsorships, including activations, social media campaigns and on-site merchandise…
NHRA to upgrade OTT platform in deal with Endeavor Streaming
Endeavor Streaming and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) have agreed a 'multi-year' deal to re-launch NHRA.tv, the racing association's OTT platform
Minnesota to host FIS Cross-Country World Cup in 2024
Wirth Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will host a FIS Cross-Country World Cup event from February 17-19, 2024, the United States Ski & Snowboard has announced
Beleaguered Diamond Sports Group skips $140m debt interest payment
Diamond Sports Group, which runs Regional Sports Network (RSN) Bally Sports and is owned by telecoms conglomerate Sinclair, could face Chapter 11 bankruptcy after missing a $140m (€131.2
ESPN, Disney to air animated NHL game
The National Hockey League, domestic rights-holder ESPN and Disney Channel have created a first-ever live, animated NHL game telecast that will feature the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers on March…
NHL unveils sponsor activations for Stadium Series pregame event
The National Hockey League will have a slew of pregame sponsorship activations at the upcoming Stadium Series outdoor game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals in Raleigh, North Carolina,…
Athletes Unlimited games to air on WNBA League Pass
The Women's National Basketball Association's League Pass will broadcast 25 of Athletes Unlimited's 30 basketball games from its upcoming season for no additional cost to subscribers
Super Bowl draws near-record 113m viewers on Fox platforms
Super Bowl LVII drew 113 million viewers across all Fox platforms, making the game the third-most watched television show of all time in the United States