North America

Esports
Media

Media company Blake Broadcasting (BBN) has agreed a multi-year deal to broadcast ESL and DreamHack esports tournaments in the United States, Canada and Asia, with the exception of China
Football
Governance

After weeks of speculation, the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been formally awarded Major League Soccer's 30th franchise
Boxing
Media

Subscription OTT sports streaming platform DAZN has added another leading boxer to its portfolio in the US, after four-division world champion Mikey Garcia signed with the Matchroom Boxing USA agency
Ice Hockey
Fan Engagement

The National Hockey League is "bullish" about the potential impact its new puck and player tracking system will have in regards to sports betting and fan engagement, according to NHL executive Chris Golier
Basketball
Sponsorship & Marketing

Leading spiced rum brand Captain Morgan has been named an official partner of the Milwaukee Bucks and the National Basketball Association team's venue, Fiserv Forum.
Sponsorship & Marketing

NBA 2K League team Magic Gaming has announced Gaming and Entertainment Mobile Systems (GAEMS) as its official travel gaming partner
Baseball
Business

Agency to provide media rights evaluation and counsel for Latin American winter baseball leagues
Basketball
Business

The National Basketball Players Association and players from the National Basketball Association's developmental G League are engaged in serious discussions about a potential unionizing effort, according …
Football
Stadia

As part of a multi-year initiative to refresh Red Bull Arena, and improve the facility's atmosphere, Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls have announced plans to introduce a safe-standing supporters' …
Finance & Law

Atrium Sports has agreed a deal to acquire US-based sports analytics firm Synergy Sports Technology, whose biggest investor is Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of NBA basketball franchise the Dallas Mavericks
Football
Governance

Major League Soccer will formally announce that the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is being awarded an expansion team on Tuesday, December 17
Sponsorship & Marketing

Deal values Two Circles at $42m, extends deep tie between Bruin Sports Capital and WPP
Ice Hockey
Events

Four years after National Football League team owner Stan Kroenke relocated the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles amid bitter acrimony, the Missouri city has firmly regained its civic pride and status as a major league sports town in the United States.
American Football
Business

The National Football League's Oakland Raiders left their Northern California locale on a low note after losing 20-16 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the team's final home game in the Bay Area ahead of…
Baseball
Business

Tensions rise as MiLB accuses MLB of "repeatedly and inaccurately" representing their positions
American Football
Governance

US President Donald Trump used the Army-Navy American football game at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, on December 14 to hail a new administration policy that will allow military academy athletes…
Media

Major League Soccer team Atlanta United has extended its regional broadcast deals with Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Southeast until 2022
Media

Fox Sports 1's nationally-televised sports betting show Lock It In piloted a special regional edition in the New York area over the weekend.