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Ailing USA Gymnastics names another CEO
The fallout from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal in addition to other governing issues has put USA Gymnastics into bankruptcy and on the brink of collapse
PGA Tour may reduce weekend field sizes
The PGA Tour is taking a look at changing the size of its weekend fields to increase the intensity of the competition during its tournaments
NHL team owner steps in as AAF chairman
Thomas Dundon, owner of NHL ice hockey franchise the Carolina Hurricanes, has invested $250m (€220.8
NFL settles collusion lawsuits with Kaepernick, Reid
The NFL and legal representatives for Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have announced the settlement of a complaint of collusion from the players, who claimed they were ostracised by the league’s owners in…
New US pro soccer league receives official sanctioning
The National Independent Soccer Association, a new US-based third division pro soccer league received provisional sanctioning from the US Soccer Federation (USSF) this weekend at the governing bodies Annual…
International Champions Cup to increase women’s field
The International Champions Cup (ICC) will increase it's women's tournament to eight teams for 2019, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Alliance of American Football’s growing pains continue
The Alliance of American Football continued its mixed start, with some disappointing attendances in its second round of fixtures at the weekend
MLB to implement 20-second pitch clock in spring training
In the latest effort to speed up the game, Major League Baseball will introduce a 20-second pitch clock during spring training, with the idea of ultimately implementing it during the 2019 regular season.
Don Garber to remain MLS commissioner with extended contract
Don Garber, who has led Major League Soccer for the last two decades will extend his stay in the job to 2023 according to reporting by ESPN
Mercedes-Benz Stadium sets series of event records at Super Bowl LIII
The lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history recorded some big numbers in regards to fan engagement
NBA 2K League increases prize fund to $1.2m for second season
The commercial fortunes of the NBA 2K League continue to grow. The NBA's esports competition is increasing its prize fund by $200,000 to $1.2m (€1.06m) for its upcoming second season.
49ers draw on SAP partnership to improve fan experience in real time
The ‘Executive Huddle’ – the SAP-powered venue-management platform at Levi’s Stadium – has put the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers at the forefront of fan experience management and shows how far partnerships between tech companies and rights-holders can go beyond sponsorship.
Maryland withdraws from Redskins stadium chase
Maryland governor Larry Hogan has withdrawn from efforts to help the Washington Redskins secure a new stadium site, The Washington Post reports.
Woods’ Genesis Open given elevated ‘invitational’ status on PGA Tour
The Genesis Open, a professional golf tournament which is hosted by Tiger Woods, has been given an elevated status on the PGA Tour, with the implementation of several enhancements, beginning in 2020
Raiders resume talks with Oakland about 2019 home
The continued uncertainty about the Oakland Raiders final season before a move to Las Vegas took another turn this week
Warriors to add condos and hotel to Chase Center arena
San Francisco's new Golden State Warriors arena, the Chase Center could add a hotel and condo complex in the Mission Bay area of town according to the San Francisco Chronicle
Joe Tsai investing in new Lacrosse league
The Premier Lacrosse League, a new competition fronted by legendary player Paul Rabil, has secured another high-profile investor – billionaire Joe Tsai.
LaLiga should play three games abroad a year, says FC Barcelona president
FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has declared he wants to see a minimum of three LaLiga fixtures played abroad each year – North America, the Middle East and Asia – to improve the league's globa…