North America
CSM appoints marketing veteran Carone to lead North America arm
The CSM Sport & Entertainment agency has appointed veteran marketer Christa Carone as president of its North America division.
US city mayors align against MiLB contraction plan
New task force is latest body to rise against MLB proposal
Colorado Rapids extend shirt sponsor deal with Transamerica
Major League Soccer franchise Colorado Rapids has renewed a shirt sponsorship deal with financial services company Transamerica
San Jose Earthquakes sign Intermedia Communications as jersey partner
Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes have signed Silicon Valley-based cloud communications company Intermedia Communications as their main jersey sponsor in a three-year deal
Raiders officially renamed ‘Las Vegas Raiders’
The National Football League's Raiders have been officially renamed the Las Vegas Raiders.
"The Raiders were born in Oakland and played 13 seasons in LA.
Milwaukee Brewers’ Miller Park to be rebranded American Family Field
The home venue of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers will be officially known as American Family Field as of January 1, 2021
Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald joins Phoenix Suns ownership group
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased an undisclosed minority stake in the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns
LA City Council wants MLB to award Dodgers 2017-18 titles
Symbolic vote seeks league to vacate World Series won by Houston, Boston
Golf equipment business stands at key inflection point
M. James Ward speaks to golf club designer and researcher, Tom Wishon, about the shape of the golf industry with respect to merchandise.
League of Legends Championship Series lands Bud Light as beer sponsor
US beer brand Bud Light has agreed a deal to sponsor the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS)
Pac-12 extends with major sponsor 76
The Pac 12 US college sports conference has signed a multi-year extension to its deal with retail gas brand 76, the presenting sponsor of its American Football Championship Game
Andy Dolich | Preserving MiLB is integral to the soul – and business – of baseball
Former NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL senior executive Andy Dolich examines the need to safeguard the future of Minor League Baseball.
Zion Williamson’s Pelicans debut expected to provide NBA timely TV ratings boost
Zion Williamson's highly-anticipated debut for the New Orleans Pelicans, in a nationally-televised prime-time game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 22, is expected to give the National Basketball…
City mayors forming task force to fight MiLB contraction plan
City mayor objections follow Congressional-level rebukes
Marlins CEO Jeter elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Longtime star and current executive falls one vote short of unanimous election
Stern memorial draws Who’s Who of sports industry
Service covers numerous angles of former NBA commissioner's extensive legacy
2020 NFL Draft to include players arriving to Bellagio fountains stage by boat
The 2020 NFL Draft in Las Vegas is scheduled to include a stage on the water in front of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino fountains, with players being brought to the dais by boat for an official red carpet e…
Florida Panthers reportedly to host 2021 NHL All-Star Game
The Florida Panthers' BB&T Center will play host to the 2021 National Hockey League All-Star Game, according to The Athletic. An official announcement is expected this week.