North America
USWNT players seek $66m from US Soccer in gender discrimination lawsuit
Players on the United States women’s national team have filed a motion seeking more than $66m in damages and back pay as part of their gender discrimination lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation.
Vancouver 2010 chief touts bid for 2030 Games
John Furlong, who led Vancouver’s successful bid for the 2010 winter Olympic Games, has urged the Canadian city to consider bidding for the 2030 edition of the event, stating that the timing is “very, ver…
Mushrooming OTT market struggles under the weight of its own choice
As more and more streaming services come to market, industry research suggests sharp resistance to consumers carrying more than three each, heightening the race for customer acquisition. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
DC United finalizes Caesars Entertainment partnership, local TV deal
After months of speculation, Major League Soccer team DC United has confirmed a strategic partnership with leading casino operator Caesars Entertainment
Wilder-Fury matchup marks boxing resurgence
Promoters predicting 2m mark could be hit for PPV buys
NFL owners approve terms of new labor deal
Union leadership to now consider potential landmark agreement
MLB rebranding flagship mobile application
League using simplified name of MLB for award-winning and influential mobile product
MLS, Liga MX unveil key details of 2020 Leagues Cup
Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga MX have unveiled some key details of the 2020 Leagues Cup, including participating MLS teams and match dates.
Pain relief brand Blue-Emu strikes multi-year deal with MLB
Brand to use Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench in baseball-themed marketing campaign
ESPN opts for two-man booth for Sunday Night Baseball
Shift to more streamlined broadcast team places more focus on Rodriguez
Lagardère Sports to be rebranded and Felsing returns in H.I.G. takeover
H.I.G. Europe, an arm of the international private equity and asset management firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Lagardère Sports agency.
NHL signs multi-year Canadian partnership with Pinty’s
The National Hockey League has announced a multi-year Canadian partnership with Canadian fresh and frozen consumer-ready foods company Pinty’s Delicious Foods, Inc.
Sportradar and The Action Network agree real-time data deal
Sports data firm Sportradar has announced a multi-year agreement with US sports betting content platform The Action Network to become its official sports data and content provider
Set of new meetings signal potential progress in NFL labor talks
Latest owner, player gatherings lend heightened hope for ratified pact before new league year in March
New Rays promotion offers free tickets for club victories
MLB club seeks to fight long-running attendance struggles with more radical offer
McIlroy delivers devastating blow to Premier Golf League
Golf's top-ranked male player says he has no interest in proposed start-up league
Sky Blue FC gains new minority partner, Houston Dash signs jersey sponsor
National Women's Soccer League team Sky Blue FC has announced businessman and tech author Ed Nalbandian as a new minority owner
Digital media expert Ruibal joins Horse & Country TV board
Claude Ruibal, the experienced digital sports media executive, has joined the board of Horse & Country TV (H&C), the international equestrian sports network