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Sports industry veteran Freer departs Hulu CEO role
Longtime US media executive out amid larger restructuring of OTT service by parent company Disney
Super Bowl sees late surge in resale ticket activity
Last-minute price jumps defy historical demand curves for the game
Michael Bapis | 2020 will be the year of athletes as businesspeople
Michael Bapis, managing director at Rockefeller Capital Management, looks ahead to 2020 being a strong year for the development of athletes as businesspeople.
XFL revival is a ‘positive,’ says NFL commissioner Goodell
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell says he welcomes the revival of the XFL, which kicks off on February 8-9
Javier Hernández signing reaps immediate rewards for LA Galaxy
The arrival of Mexico international Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has reaped immediate commercial rewards for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy.
USA Gymnastics offers $215m settlement to Larry Nassar victims
USA Gymnastics has offered the group of survivors who were sexually abused by former national team doctor Larry Nassar a $215m settlement as part of a plan to emerge from bankruptcy
Super Bowl LIV sees historic ticket demand, fueled in part by On Location Experiences
Eric Fisher takes a look at the ticketing market ahead of this Sunday's Super Bowl in Miami.
NFLPA leadership downbeat on prospect of 17th NFL regular season game
League attempt to expand the schedule colliding against player concerns around health and safety
Nashville SC, MLS battle over stadium delays
Major League Soccer expansion team Nashville SC and the league itself have publicly lashed out at Nashville Mayor John Cooper over ongoing delays to the club's planned new stadium at Fairgrounds Nashville
WWE co-presidents Barrios and Wilson out in management shake-up
Move comes just a week before earnings release, revival of the XFL
NBA significantly changes All-Star Game format, Kobe Bryant to be honored
The National Basketball Association has announced sweeping changes to the format of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, which is taking place on February 16 at the United Center in Chicago.
MLS, players extend CBA as talks continue
Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) have agreed to extend their current collective bargaining agreement through February 7, with the additional time aimed at aiding discussions…
Mediapro to produce Canadian Elite Basketball League matches
The Canadian Elite Basketball League has selected the Mediapro agency as its production partner for all matches that will be aired live by public-service broadcaster CBC during the 2020 season
Allegiant enhances ties with Indianapolis Colts
US travel company Allegiant has stepped up its association with the Indianapolis Colts by agreeing a new multi-year sponsorship deal with the National Football League franchise
Golf industry searches for path forward amid uncertainty at merchandise show
With golf participation rates falling, M. James Ward looks at how the merchandise and equipment business is working to attract new audiences.
MLB-MiLB dispute reaches new level of acrimony
Competing letters detail depth of ongoing differences in Professional Baseball Agreement negotiations
Penn National investment into Barstool Sports designed to blunt rivals
Alignment between casino operator, digital media company targets big presence in emerging US gambling market
Austin MLR team gains new name and owners, NOLA Gold partners with Clermont Auvergne
Major League Rugby team Austin Herd has been renamed the Austin Gilgronis (the AGs) and will relocate to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) ahead of the 2020 season as part of an ownership change