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New tech and new players in media rights among the key topics at Sports Decision Makers Summit
The impact of new technology and new players with deep pockets on the US and global sports media rights will be examined at the inaugural Sports Decision Makers Summit in Miami on May 6 and 7, during a…
Chivas looks to expand global presence with International Champions Cup participation
CD Guadalajara, better known as Chivas, believes its participation in the International Champions Cup for the first time this summer will help the club expand its footprint in Europe and Asia in the long…
Benson vows to never sell the Pelicans
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has vowed to "never" sell the NBA franchise
Brittany Bowlen will rejoin Broncos management
Brittany Bowlen, the 28 year-old daughter of Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen will join the franchises's management team by the end of the year
SF Giants CEO Baer suspended without pay
San Francisco Giants chief executive Larry Baer has been suspended without pay until July 2 for a domestic incident involving his wife
Nascar shakes up 2020 season to freshen stagnant schedule
In an attempt to liven up its "stale" schedule, Nascar announced a series of changes to the 2020 regular season and play-offs on Tuesday
Raiders’ return to Oakland Coliseum approved by NFL owners
The Raiders will officially return to the Oakland Coliseum in 2019 after NFL owners approved the team’s stadium lease on Monday.
Wilpon poised to increase majority stake in New York Mets – report
Fred Wilpon, the majority owner of the New York Mets, is reportedly poised to increase his stake in the MLB team, in a deal that values the franchise at roughly $1.5bn (€1.3bn).
Blank sells $300m minority stake in Atlanta Falcons
Arthur Blank, the Atlanta Falcons majority owner, has sold a 10-per-cent stake in the team, in a deal that values the NFL franchise at approximately $3bn (€2.65bn).
High-powered Sports Decision Makers panel will look at new ways of structuring sponsorship deals
Senior executives from Fenway Sports Management, BSE Global and Citizens Bank will take a deep dive into the sometimes-opaque world of sponsorship deals during a session set to be to be among the highlights…
Comcast Spectacor to build $50m esports arena in Philadelphia
Comcast Spectacor, owner of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, has announced plans for a $50m (€44m) esports facility to house its Overwatch League franchise, the Philadelphia Fusion.
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Elias Sports Bureau transitions to new family ownership
US sports statistics and historical sports data company Elias Sports Bureau has been acquired by a trust led by the grandson of the firm’s long-time majority owner.
San Diego to stage return of Women’s Rugby Super Series
The US city of San Diego will host the returning Women’s Rugby Super Series this summer, World Rugby has announced.
Nashville SC won’t play at Fairgrounds Stadium until 2022
Ian Ayre, the former Liverpool FC board director, who last year took the same role with Nashville SC, has penned an open letter to fans providing updates on the 2020 MLS expansion club, conceding the team…
Kaepernick, Reid settled NFL collusion case for less than $10m – report
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid received less than $10m (€8.8m) total to settle their collusion grievances against the NFL, it was reported on Thursday.
AAF moving title game from Las Vegas to Frisco
The Alliance of American Football – which has suffered teething troubles with regards to attendances and TV ratings – has announced that its championship game will move from Las Vegas to Frisco, Texas.
United Center adding large 4k scoreboard
Chicago's United Center, the home of the NBA's Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks will install a new 4k ultra high-definition scoreboard and sound system this summer
Baltimore sues to block Preakness move
The city of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Preakness Stakes from leaving town after 2020