North America
Austin FC to officially join MLS in 2021
Austin will get its first major sports team in 2021 with the arrival of Major League Soccer franchise Austin FC
Oakland Raiders ‘likely to play at Levi’s Stadium or Oracle Park in 2019’
The Oakland Raiders are reportedly poised to remain in the Bay Area in 2019 and will most likely share Levi's Stadium with the San Francisco 49ers or Oracle Park with the San Francisco Giants.
Dallas Fuel ‘hopeful’ of making money from inaugural Overwatch home fixture
The Dallas Fuel are confident they will sell out the inaugural 'home' fixture in Overwatch League history – but are uncertain if they will make money from the weekend.
Panini strikes new esports deal with compLexity Gaming
The North American branch of collectibles and trading card brand Panini has embarked on a one-year partnership with compLexity Gaming, agreeing to develop content including trading cards and posters for…
Elevate Sports Ventures to assist Purdue fan-centric stadium renovations
Purdue University has brought in consulting firm Elevate Sports Ventures to oversee a fan-centric study that will determine the strategy surrounding extensive renovations to Ross-Ade Stadium, home of the…
Market for Super Bowl LIII hospitality packages ‘strong’
On Location Experiences, the NFL’s official hospitality partner, has enjoyed a sales spike in Super Bowl packages compared to last year.
LA Angels poised to remain in Anaheim through 2020
The LA Angels and the city of Anaheim are expected to finalise a one-year lease extension that will keep the MLB club at Angel Stadium through 2020.
NWSL puts expansion on hold until 2020
The National Women’s Soccer League will not bring in any new teams until 2020 at the earliest, managing director Amanda Duffy has revealed.
NHL tests puck and player tracking for broadcast and sports betting use
The NHL has tested real-time puck and player tracking in regular-season games for the first time and intends to have it in place across the league next season
Nascar lays off staff members in downsizing effort
Nascar has laid off approximately 50 employees – less than five per cent of its work force – as part of a downsizing effort.
Boston Bruins to partner with NWHL team Boston Pride
The Boston Bruins have partnered with the National Women's Hockey League's Boston Pride, following the lead of three other NHL franchises.
Indy Eleven propose $550m stadium complex as part of MLS bid
Indy Eleven are looking to build a $550m (€435m) mixed-use development as part of their bid to become a Major League Soccer expansion club.
NHL and NHLPA extend trading-card partnership with Upper Deck
Upper Deck has signed a multi-year extension to its exclusive trading-card deal with the NHL and NHLPA, a partnership that dates back to 1990.
Baltimore Orioles look to draw fans by hosting first concert at Camden Yards
Camden Yards will end 25 years of being a baseball-only venue this summer when the Baltimore Orioles' ballpark will host its first standalone concert
Nets minority owner linked to WNBA team takeover
Joe Tsai, co-founder of Chinese internet company Alibaba, is reportedly set to increase his investment in US basketball by agreeing a deal to acquire women’s WNBA team the New York Liberty.
LPGA ‘walking briskly’ but not running to embrace sports betting
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is keen to embrace legalised sports betting but is not rushing to do so, commissioner Michael Whan has told SportBusiness
Columbus Crew to start stadium construction this summer
Columbus Crew will begin construction on a new $230m (€200m) downtown stadium this summer, incoming owner Dee Haslam announced on Wednesday.
Seattle to host NHL All-Star Game and draft within first seven seasons
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that Seattle will be awarded the All-Star Game within its first seven seasons in the league, as well as either an entry or expansion draft.