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Resumption of classic Big 10 rivalry is big draw for network

Thanksgiving Day matchup between Dallas and Buffalo is most-watched NFL regular-season game in three years

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

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

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

The Arena Football League has announced that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is fully ceasing operations immediately.

After almost going bankrupt in 2018, USA Rugby has revealed it now expects significant financial losses in 2019

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.

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

The Buffalo Sabres have announced a partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos, which will become the exclusive sportsbook partner of the National Hockey League team

Minority investors in MLB club include actor Eric Stonestreet

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.

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

Player pool diminished slightly this year as Dodgers bow out of playoffs earlier

Kay Madati has announced he will depart next month as global vice-president and head of content partnerships at social media company Twitter

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

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…

Agency to aid affiliated minors in developing new distribution opportunities