Americas
DOJ set to probe PGA Tour merger
The commercial merger between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to face further scrutiny after it was reported that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) w…
Oakland A’s Vegas stadium bill signed into law by Nevada governor
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed into law a bill that will direct $380m (€347m) in public funding to build a $1.5
SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase ‘threaten’ future sponsorships
Sponsorships attached to Binance and Coinbase – the world’s top two cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume – could be under threat following lawsuits filed against the two companies by the US Secur…
1190 Sports, Fanatiz owner raises $74m to drive Latin American rights push
FZ Sports, the parent company of South American sports marketing agency 1190 Sports and streaming platform Fanatiz, has raised $74m (€68m) in financing.
Bay FC names former Levi’s executive Stewart as first CEO
The newest franchise of the National Women's Soccer League, Bay FC, has announced Brady Stewart as the club's first chief executive officer
Former Sorare COO Spoon hired as Yahoo Sports president
US internet company Yahoo has appointed Ryan Spoon as the new president of its sports division.
Spoon comes to Yahoo Sports after working at digital collectibles and fantasy game company Sorare
Women’s World Cup ad sales 90 per cent sold out in US, Fox Sports says
Fox Sports, the English-language broadcaster in the United States for the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, says that it has sold 90 per cent of its available match-day units
Wasserman furthers push into cycling with Squadra acquisition
Sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman has deepened its involvement in cycling after acquiring Belgian practice Squadra Sports Management.
Concacaf, Fifa strike sponsorship ‘collaboration’
Concacaf, the governing body for football across North and Central America and the Caribbean, has struck an agreement with Fifa to jointly promote sponsorship opportunities for national team competitions…
NBA Playoffs record best viewership in five years
The National Basketball Association's playoffs averaged 5.47 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, and TNT, making them the most-watched playoffs in the past five years
Monahan steps aside as PGA Tour commissioner ‘due to health reasons’
Golf’s PGA Tour has announced that Jay Monahan is stepping aside as commissioner while he recuperates from a "medical situation".
Valvoline Global extends Concacaf sponsorship
Concacaf, the governing body of North, Central American and Carribean football, has announced a multi-year sponsorship renewal with Valvoline as the official motor oil of the 2023 and 2025 Concacaf Gold…
WNBA adds Discount Tire and Continental Tire sponsorships
The Women's National Basketball Association has announced multi-year sponsorships with American tire and wheel retailer Discount Tire and tire brand Continental Tire in deals that make the brands the first…
Andlauer agrees record purchase of NHL’s Ottawa Senators
A group led by Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement to buy a 90-per-cent stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.
Kroenke Group adds San Diego arena project to sports venue portfolio
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and the Midway Rising team behind the planned redevelopment of the 48
Netflix ‘to test live sports streaming’ with celebrity golf event
Streaming service Netflix is reportedly in talks to enter the live sports broadcast market through the creation of a celebrity-driven golf tournament featuring professional golfers and Formula 1 drivers
Fanatics remains on acquisitions trail with takeover of Latin America’s Fexpro
Sports retail company Fanatics has strengthened its position in Latin America by completing the acquisition of Fexpro, a wholesaler of licensed sports and branded apparel
TuneIn becomes official audio broadcaster of Formula 1 in US, Canada
Live-streaming audio service TuneIn has announced a deal with Formula 1 to become the official audio broadcaster of F1 in the United States and Canada for the remainder of the 2023 season