North America
Dish customers lose Fox’s sports channels in carriage dispute
Subscribers to US pay-television provider Dish Network and its OTT subsidiary Sling TV have lost access to Fox’s sports channels amid a carriage dispute with the network.
NBA’s Adam Silver looks to implement sweeping change from place of relative stability
In an interview with SportBusiness' US Editor Eric Fisher, the NBA commissioner weighs in on the numerous issues of the day.
NBA G League introduces experimental free throw rule
The National Basketball Association's developmental G League will experiment with a new free throw rule this season
Seattle Mariners unveil plans for $30m T-Mobile Park renovations
Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners have unveiled plans for $29.8m worth of renovations to T-Mobile Park ahead of the 2020 season
NFL owners now pushing for 17-game regular season – report
National Football League owners are reportedly pushing for an expanded 17-game regular season as part of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Manchester City teams up with US esports giant
English Premier League football club Manchester City has built on its presence in esports by agreeing what it claims is an innovative partnership with US esports and entertainment organisation FaZe Clan
LAFC signs Jarritos partnership
Major League Soccer team LAFC has signed a multiyear partnership with Mexican soft drink brand Jarritos
NHL partners with Opendorse to help build players’ brands
The National Hockey League has partnered with athlete marketing platform Opendorse to help its players build their brands and increase fan engagement on social media.
Liverpool FC appoints Kate Pratt as first US-based senior executive
Liverpool FC and Fenway Sports Management have appointed Kate Pratt as the Premier League club's first head of sales for the Americas
NFL signs DraftKings as its first official daily fantasy partner
The National Football League has continued its embrace of legalized sports betting by naming DraftKings as the league's first official daily fantasy partner
Nashville SC signs Renasant Bank as inaugural MLS jersey sponsor
Nashville SC has signed Renasant Bank as its jersey sponsor as well as its official banking partner when the team moves to Major League Soccer next year
Dignitas raises $30m in Series A funding, new parent company formed
Esports organization Dignitas has raised $30m (€27m) in new investment, with a Series A funding round led by its controlling shareholders Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Fertitta Entertainment.
NBA extends virtual reality deal with NextVR
The NBA Digital arm of North American basketball league the NBA has extended and expanded its agreement with virtual reality company NextVR
Chicago Fire pushes restart button with new owner and Soldier Field move
Major League Soccer franchise Chicago Fire has recently been taken over by businessman Joe Mansueto. Bob Williams talks to him about his plans for the future of the club.
Pelicans continue to reap rewards of the Zion effect
Arrival of No. 1 overall draft pick boosts NBA club to decade high in season ticket sales
Ticketmaster lands deal with Padres for Petco Park, Sycuan Stage
MLB club shifts over from Tickets.com as new deal includes Ticketmaster's Presence technology
NHL signs licensing agreement with Tailored Brands
The National Hockey League has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Men’s Wearhouse, Moores Clothing for Men and Jos. A.
The Athletic: Friend or Foe?
Jon Tibbs, chairman and founder of JTA considers the impact of The Athletic’s first move outside its US homeland.