North America
Fox Sports garners season-best college football audience with Ohio State-Michigan
Resumption of classic Big 10 rivalry is big draw for network
CBS Sports draws huge rating for Cowboys-Bills holiday clash
Thanksgiving Day matchup between Dallas and Buffalo is most-watched NFL regular-season game in three years
NFL suspends player for betting on league games
The National Football League has suspended Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw through at least the 2020 season for betting on league games on multiple occasions this season
Cincinnati Bengals draw lowest attendance since 1995
The Cincinnati Bengals drew an announced crowd of just 39,804 at Paul Brown Stadium on December 1, marking the National Football League team's lowest home attendance since December 24, 1995
RSE Ventures invests in betting analytics platform Action Network
Action Network, a US media company focused on the sports betting sector, has received investment from RSE Ventures, the private investment firm of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross
Arena Football League ceases operations, files for bankruptcy
The Arena Football League has announced that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is fully ceasing operations immediately.
USA Rugby projects significant financial losses in 2019
After almost going bankrupt in 2018, USA Rugby has revealed it now expects significant financial losses in 2019
FC Cincinnati gains new minority owners, $100m investment boost
Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati has succeeded in its aims to gain new equity investment to help fund its construction plans, which are an approximate $285m for a new stadium and training ground.
CBC Sports continues Canadian basketball coverage in new deal to 2022
The CBC Sports division of Canadian public-service broadcaster CBC has extended its media-rights deal with the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) until 2022 in a three-year extension
Buffalo Sabres sign sportsbook partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos
The Buffalo Sabres have announced a partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos, which will become the exclusive sportsbook partner of the National Hockey League team
Sherman closes on Royals deal, pledges sustainable success
Minority investors in MLB club include actor Eric Stonestreet
Mariners seek to forge new ticketing ground with Flex Membership plan
Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners are examining the future of the season ticket, and seeing how they can offer fans more flexible options to watch their team.
DC United ‘in talks with Caesars Entertainment about opening sportsbook at Audi Field’
Major League Soccer team DC United is reportedly in talks with leading gaming and casino operator Caesars Entertainment about opening a sportsbook at Audi Field next year
MLB distributes $80.86m in postseason player compensation
Player pool diminished slightly this year as Dodgers bow out of playoffs earlier
Madati exits Twitter head of content partnerships role
Kay Madati has announced he will depart next month as global vice-president and head of content partnerships at social media company Twitter
NBA launches chatbot service with GameOn
Technology company GameOn has partnered with North American basketball league the NBA to launch a new chatbot service through social media platform Facebook that aims to enhance the fan experience
NHL, MassMutual collaborate on new advert, Thanksgiving Day Parade presence
The National Hockey League and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) are continuing to leverage their partnership this week with a new commercial and a presence at the Macy’s Thanksgiving D…
Octagon strikes Minor League Baseball media content deal
Agency to aid affiliated minors in developing new distribution opportunities