North America
LA Chargers executive Pollack named XFL president
Jeffrey Pollack has been named XFL president and chief operating officer. He most recently served as chief marketing & strategy officer and special advisor with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.
NHL plans esports tie-in for All-Star weekend
The NHL has announced that it will host a major esports event during its All-Star weekend as it continues to target a younger demographic through videogames
FC Barcelona makes women’s football the core of its US commercial drive
LaLiga club wants NWSL franchise to activate sponsors and ‘be different’ from rivals
North American commercial partners brought in $99m of club’s $1bn revenue in 2017-18
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Sacramento Republic’s MLS hopes boosted after billionaire takes over club
Sacramento Republic FC received a significant boost in its attempts to become a Major League Soccer expansion team after billionaire financier Ron Burkle agreed to buy controlling interest in the USL Championship…
Two Circles expands global reach with LA office
Digital sports marketing agency Two Circles has expanded its global operations, opening a new office in Los Angeles
LaLiga Segunda División club Reus taken over by US investors
American investors are taking over LaLiga Segunda División club Reus, keeping it from being dissolved and dropped from the league.
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Champions Swim Series to debut in three cities
Fina, the world governing body for aquatic sport, has announced that Guangzhou, Budapest and Indianapolis will host the opening edition of its Champions Swim Series
Massachusetts makes move towards legalised sports betting
Massachusetts took a significant step towards legalised sports betting on Thursday when Governor Charlie Baker unveiled a proposal that would allow fans to wager online and at casinos.
Inter Miami CF owner can begin stadium land lease negotiations
Earlier this week, Miami-Dade County ethics administrators gave a go-ahead for the City of Miami Commission to begin negotiating a lease agreement of public land with Jorge Mas, a co-owner of MLS club…
Ex-Nielsen executive Peter Laatz named new CEO of IEG
Global sports marketing consultancy IEG has appointed Peter Laatz as its new chief executive
World Cup of Hockey will not be held in 2020
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have announced there will be no World Cup of Hockey in 2020, amid uncertainty over labor relations in the ice hockey league.
Tepper targets indoor practice facility for Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is determined to build an indoor practice facility for the team – and he remains bullish about the chances of bringing Major League Soccer to Charlotte.
Sanderson Farms Championship given upgrades for 2019 season
The Sanderson Farms Championship is moving its tournament dates for next season and increasing its prize fund in the hope of attracting a better field
Anaheim City Council approves Angels’ stadium lease extension
The Los Angeles Angels have been granted another year on their lease to play at Angel Stadium following a vote by the City of Anaheim council.
Tie Break Tens announces new grassroots initiative
Short-form tennis format Tie Break Tens has announced the launch of a grassroots tennis initiative in the US.
Gen.G appoints MLB exec as new CEO
Chris Park has left North America’s Major League Baseball to become the new chief executive of global esports organisation Gen.G.
Amanda Duffy named president of NWSL
The National Women’s Soccer League has announced that Amanda Duffy has been promoted to the role of president.
NBA signs $1.1bn licensing extension with 2K franchise publisher
The NBA and the NBA Players Association have announced a multi-year global extension of their licensing agreement with Take-Two Interactive Software, the publisher of the hugely-popular NBA 2K video-game f…