North America
Match IQ to open New York office
Match IQ, a sports event and consulting agency, has announced it will open an office in New York City, which will be run by former New York Red Bulls and New York Cosmos executive Erik Stover.
Nascar to pilot new betting product in September
Nascar will conduct a trial run of a new sports betting product in September following its partnership with sports data and technology company Genius Sports.
Stats, Perform complete merger to create new sports data and AI company
New Stats Perform entity will have a significant focus in emerging realm of artificial intelligence
NWSL enjoys post-Women’s World Cup attendance boost
The National Women's Soccer League enjoyed a significant attendance boost in the first weekend after the Women's World Cup in France
Big3 cuts ticket prices by 50 per cent amid declining attendances
Ice Cube's Big3 basketball league has cut ticket prices by 50 per cent for the remainder of the 2019 season after attendances fell by approximately 3,000 fans per event
Angela Ruggiero, Sports Innovation Lab – Athletes will want their cut of new revenues from betting
Olympic gold medalist and co–founder of sports–tech intelligence company Sports Innovation Lab, Angela Ruggiero discusses some of the challenges facing the US sports industry as it opens up to legalized spo…
Nike puts Anthony Davis’ plans to wear No. 23 Lakers jersey on hold
LeBron James's plans to give his No. 23 jersey to new Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis has been postponed due to potential production and financial issues with manufacturer Nike.
New Hampshire legalizes sports betting
New Hampshire became the latest state to legalize sports gambling on Friday after Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill into law.
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission will supervise and regulate the industry
Adam Davis from Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment speaking at SDMS Miami
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment's Chief Revenue Officer, Adam Davis discusses the introduction of sports betting in the US.
Tyler Schrodt CEO Electronic Gaming Federation at the Sports Decision Makers Summit
Hear why Tyler Schrodt thinks NBA2K is so successful, appearing on the eSports panel at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in Miami.
Xavier O’Callaghan, FC Barcelona – Getting up close and personal with US fans is key
FC Barcelona's Managing Director, Americas Xavier O'Callaghan on how club's presence in the US will help soccer develop in the region. Speaking at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in London.
Oklahoma City Thunder minority stake up for sale – report
On the day that Oklahoma City Thunder traded away superstar Russell Westbrook, it emerged that a 22-per-cent stake in the NBA team owned by the estate of late energy magnate Aubrey McClendon has been put…
Eli Velazquez EVP for Sports at NBCUniversal Telemundo at SDMS Miami
Eli Velazquez EVP for Sports at NBCUniversal Telemundo discusses how rights holders need to be creative with content development around their IP.
Las Vegas to host inaugural MLS-Liga MX Leagues Cup final
The inaugural final of the Leagues Cup – a new mid-season competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX teams – will take place September 18 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LA Galaxy to build safe-standing supporters’ section in 2020
In an initiative designed to improve the atmosphere and fan experience, the LA Galaxy has announced it will create a safe-standing supporters’ section at the north end of the Dignity Health Sports Park ah…
NBA broadcasts Summer League game shot exclusively on smartphones
The NBA continues to use the Summer League as a platform for experimentation.
David Beckham to co-produce Inter Miami documentary series
David Beckham is co-producing a documentary series about his Major League Soccer expansion club Inter Miami CF in partnership with LeBron James's media company Uninterrupted
Columbus Crew partnering with IBM to optimize fan experience at new stadium
The Columbus Crew has announced it is partnering with tech giant IBM to help "transform the supporter experience" at the club's planned new $230m downtown stadium.