Canada
NHL’s Oilers form sports and entertainment company
NHL ice hockey team Edmonton Oilers has announced the formation of a new sports and entertainment company that will feature recently retired Hockey Canada president and chief executive Bob Nicholson as vice-chairman.
World Equestrian Games heads to Canada in 2018
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has concluded a long-running process to award the hosting rights for its 2018 World Equestrian Games, with Bromont/Montreal securing the event.
Montreal secures long-term extension to F1 race deal
Montreal’s long-running Canadian Grand Prix will retain its place on the Formula One calendar after city authorities announced that an agreement in principal has been reached with the motor-racing series’ chief executive Bernie Ecclestone on a new 10-year race deal.
Unwanted Bills
The Buffalo Bills have stopped playing their annual regular season game in Canada, representing a rare mis-step for the National Football League (NFL). Barry Wilner explains why.
MLB commissioner Selig steadfast on retirement plan
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Bud Selig has confirmed he is to stick with his original plan to retire in January 2015.
Durban and Edmonton target 2022 Commonwealth Games
The South African city of Durban (pictured) and Edmonton in Canada have entered the running to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Wellington exits bid process for 2018 World Equestrian Games
The runners and riders for the hosting rights to the 2018 World Equestrian Games have been reduced to two North American venues after the Florida village of Wellington withdrew its bid due to sponsorship issues.
Calgary takes Ultimate Sports City nominations by storm
Calgary has upstaged its more illustrious counterparts after the 1988 winter Olympics host was nominated in 10 categories in the 2014 Ultimate Sports City Awards – the industry’s leading sports city rankings.
NFL’s Bills drop Toronto game for 2014 season
NFL American football franchise the Buffalo Bills have cancelled their annual regular-season game at Toronto’s Rogers Centre and confirmed that the 2014 fixture will return to the team’s Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Chinese Taipei lands new U21 Baseball World Cup
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced that Chinese Taipei will host the inaugural U21 Baseball World Cup later this year.
World Men’s Curling Championship to return to Nova Scotia
The World Curling Federation (WCF) global governing body has announced that Halifax in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia will host the World Men’s Curling Championship in 2015.
Canada targets 2026 Fifa World Cup bid
The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) has announced that it plans to bid to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Toronto ends interest in 2024 Olympic bid
Toronto councillors have shelved the prospect of a potential bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games in favour of exploring a tilt at the 2025 World Expo.
Toronto plays down possible bid for 2024 Olympics
Toronto should wait until it has hosted the 2015 Pan American Games before deciding whether it wants to bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games, according to the city’s Mayor, Rob Ford.
Tottenham enters advertising tie-up with Toronto FC following Defoe deal
Tottenham Hotspur and Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Toronto FC have entered into a four-year advertising rights deal as part of Jermain Defoe’s transfer from the English Premier League club to the Canadian team.
Rafi replaces axed Troop as Toronto 2015 CEO
Ian Troop is to be replaced by Saad Rafi as the chief executive of TO2015, the organising committee of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Games.
Two US cities join World Equestrian Games bid race
Wellington and Kentucky have joined Bromont/Montreal with bids for the 2018 FEI (International Equestrian Federation) World Equestrian Games.
ITU approves winter triathlon format
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has supported a new winter triathlon format made up of snowshoeing, speed skating and skiing.