North America
Former Brooklyn Nets CEO resurfaces to lead Roc Nation division
Brett Yormark to share agency executive role with his twin brother, Michael
NWHL signs apparel partnership with American Giant
The National Women’s Hockey League has signed a partnership with clothing company American Giant, which will become the official apparel sponsor of the league.
Sportradar lands Dish data contract
US pay-television provider Dish has appointed data provider and media company Sportradar as its exclusive sports data provider
Monumental Sports, William Hill partner for Capital One Arena sportsbook
A sportsbook is coming to a US professional sports venue for the first time following the completion of a dramatic new deal between betting company William Hill US and Monumental Sports & Entertainment,…
Canada’s OneSoccer opens up to commercial premises
The Mediapro agency has made its OneSoccer OTT sports streaming service available to commercial establishments in Canada
Ottawa Senators sign Lyft partnership
The National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators have signed a partnership with car ride hailing service Lyft in an effort to help get fans to and from games without having to drive or park.
Sinclair president Ripley: “There’s a real commercial logic” behind buying more RSNs
The Maryland-based owner of local TV stations has rapidly become a major player in the US sports media landscape, and has aggressive goals for more growth.
Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill dies at age of 88
After a lifelong involvement with the NFL, Bidwill leaves behind a complicated legacy
Vivint Smart Home Arena concessions stands to no longer accept cash
Vivint Smart Home Arena, the home of the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz, has become the latest sports stadium in the United States to make a move towards cashless payments
NBA signs William Hill as latest sports betting partner
The National Basketball Association is continuing its embrace of legalized sports betting by announcing a partnership with William Hill, which has been designated an authorized sports betting operator…
All Elite Wrestling seals TSN rights deal
Canadian pay-television sports broadcaster TSN has struck a rights agreement with the recently-launched All Elite Wrestling promotion
NLL signs integrity partnership with Genius Sports
The National Lacrosse League has announced a multiyear partnership with sports data and technology company Genius Sports to help ensure the integrity of its games.
SI editor-in-chief out amid takeover by The Maven
Chris Stone leaving iconic publication after 27 years
PepsiCo joins Tampa Bay Lightning as Champion Partner
Soft drink giant PepsiCo has signed a partnership with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The brand also partners with the Amalie Arena where the team’s matches are played.
Paddy Power parent company Flutter to merge with Stars Group
Bookmaking giants Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group have agreed a merger that will create the world’s largest online betting company by revenue, as both companies look to position themselves t…
OTT viewership is increasing steadily, but linear still rules
A greater variety of sports are now available due to OTT offerings but OTT rights fees still fall well short of those paid by linear TV companies. Eric Fisher asks how soon it will be before live streaming makes up the majority of the sports media landscape, if ever.
Melbourne and Singapore confirmed as Para Swimming World Series stops
World Para Swimming has announced the calendar for its 2020 World Series, with events in seven cities on four continents
MLB debuts 2019 postseason ad campaign
New league postseason promotional campaign blends current and archival game footage