Americas
Rogers seals takeover of rival telco Shaw
Rogers Communications has completed its takeover of rival telco Shaw Communications, with the two parties pledging to bundle more products to more Canadians, including sports and media content
Opening Day sets record merchandise sales, record viewers on MLB.TV
Major League Baseball's Opening Day set records on its out-of-market streaming service MLB.TV and earned a record in online merchandise sales
ProMedica calls early end to US Women’s Open presenting sponsorship
The US Women’s Open’s landmark presenting sponsorship deal with ProMedica has been ended after just one year amid the US healthcare organisation’s financial difficulties.
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Bally’s becomes MiLB’s first national rights-holder
Global casino and entertainment company Bally's Corporation has entered into a multi-year agreement with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) to become the league's first national media rights-holder and exclusive…
NWSL extends Just Women’s Sports content deal
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), top tier of the domestic game in the United States, has extended its content and media deal with the Just Women’s Sports (JWS) platform.
WWE and UFC to merge following Endeavor takeover
Sports and entertainment group Endeavor has acquired a majority interest in a new company that will combine World Wrestling Entertainment with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, forming what the two parties…
Hankook continues deal as MLB official tire in US, South Korea
Global tire company Hankook Tire has announced that it has continued its deal with Major League Baseball as its official tire in the United States and South Korea in a 'multi-year' agreement
Hisense USA to sponsor weekly NBA content series
Consumer electronics and home appliance company Hisense is collaborating with the National Basketball Association as the exclusive partner of weekly content series 'X-Factor Moments', which will feature…
Yankees ink sponsor deal with New York Life
The New York Yankees of Major League Baseball have announced a multi-year agreement with insurance company New York Life in a deal that includes stadium signage and brand presence throughout Yankee Stadium,…
MLB, Fanatics launch debut patches for Opening Day, trading cards
Major League Baseball, the MLB Players Association, and Fanatics Collectibles have created patches for every MLB debutant beginning with Opening Day that will be authenticated and feature on their rookie…
Argentina the frontrunner to host Fifa U20 World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said that Argentina has a “very good chance” of replacing Indonesia as the host of the upcoming U20 World Cup, with the South American country the only nation to hav…
Major League Table Tennis launches in US
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) has announced details of its inaugural season, beginning with a draft in September 2023 and featuring eight teams in cities throughout the United States competing for more…
United Airlines named US Ski & Snowboard sponsor through 2027
United Airlines has been named the official airline partner of US Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding, in a deal through 2027
Nike adds Liga MX Femenil to women’s football portfolio
US sportswear and equipment manufacturer Nike has furthered its commitment to women’s football by agreeing a sponsorship deal with Liga MX Femenil, the top division in Mexico.
Huffman to head up Right Formula’s first US office
Global sports marketing agency Right Formula has opened its first office in the US in New York City and hired Ashlee Huffman to lead it
NetJets extends backing of PGA Tour
Private aviation company NetJets has renewed its sponsorship agreement with golf’s PGA Tour.
Haslams staying ‘committed’ to renovating Browns’ stadium
Dee and Jimmy Haslam, owners of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns since 2012, have said they are still committed to upgrading the team's home stadium, FirstEnergy Stadium
YES Network to launch direct-to-consumer streaming service
The YES Network has announced it is launching a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service to provide cord-cutters the ability to watch local broadcasts of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball,…