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Rights-holders urge US to keep Saudi on watchlist over piracy
Major sports federations have urged the US government to keep Saudi Arabia on its main list of the countries that do not adequately protect intellectual property as a result of the widespread piracy of…
Tampa Bay Lightning owner expands business portfolio with Vinik Sports Group
Jeff Vinik, the owner of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, is expanding his company's sports and entertainment portfolio with the creation of a new parent company, Vinik Sports Group
MiLB strikes multi-year deal with Stouffer’s
Brand's macaroni and cheese to be served at select ballparks
HBSE flexing its financial muscle thanks to appointment of head of investments
Owners of NBA Philadelphia 76ers and NHL New Jersey Devils have taken a significant step to develop their wider business interests with appointment of David Abrams to senior executive role
Kellogg’s expands MLS association to Canada
Major League Soccer (MLS) Canada has signed a sponsorship contract with food manufacturing company Kellogg Canada, which produces Kellogg's brand products
Legends sets up Global Partnerships division led by Hibbs
US-based sport and entertainment agency Legends has created a global partnerships division led by industry veteran Chris Hibbs, president of the new unit
WWE ‘in talks with ESPN+’ over PPV streaming deal
World Wrestling Entertainment is engaged in discussions with ESPN about putting its pay-per-view events on direct-to-consumer streaming service ESPN+, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
WTA nets additional Canadian exposure in TSN deal
Canadian pay-television broadcaster TSN has strengthened its tennis portfolio with the addition of rights to the WTA Tour and season-ending WTA Finals
Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network debuts
Long-planned RSN begins with mix of documentary programming, Spring Training coverage
TSN scores eight-year Curling Canada rights extension
Bell Media-owned pay-television sports broadcaster TSN has agreed an eight-year extension to its rights deal with Curling Canada
Nashville SC eager to make up for lost time in MLS after overcoming stadium setback
Bob Williams takes a look at the developments in Nashville since the city was awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team in December 2017, and the challenges faced during this period.
Rick Burton | Inclusion in sport? Yes, but often not immediately or for all
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Professor of Sport Management at Syracuse University and former commissioner of Australia’s National Basketball League, outlines that while we have historically acknowledged the need for inclusivity in sport, the road toward complete equality is still too long.
St. Louis BattleHawks draw XFL record 29,554 fans to prove point to Kroenke
The St. Louis BattleHawks attracted a crowd of 29,554 for their inaugural home game in the XFL at the Dome at America’s Center, a 29-9 victory over the New York Guardians.
NFLPA delays CBA vote, will go back to bargaining table
More talks set for this week during scouting combine in Indianapolis
Phillies unveil new-look Phanatic amid legal battle
Famed US sports mascot undergoes series of design changes
NBA 2K League has had ‘tons’ of interest from esports organizations following Gen.G arrival
The NBA 2K League has had "tons" of interest from established competitive gaming organizations in joining the National Basketball Association's esports property, according to its managing director Brendan Do…
NFL to allow sportsbook sponsors in 2020
The National Football League has continued its embrace of legalized sports betting by allowing sponsorships from sportsbook operators from the 2020 season
Canadian Premier League revamps schedule for second season
The Canadian Premier League has revamped its schedule for its season season in 2020 following the arrival of Atlético Ottawa as the league’s eighth team.