North America
Columbus Crew lands new owners
An agreement has been reached for the Haslam and Edwards families to assume ownership of Major League Soccer franchise Columbus Crew, ensuring the team’s future in the Ohio city.
Ottawa Fury allowed to play in USL after Concacaf U-turn
Canadian soccer team Ottawa Fury have been allowed to play in the United Soccer League in 2019 after Concacaf finally granted sanctioning.
Legalized sports betting in Michigan takes step forward
Legalized sports betting in Michigan took a step forward after the state Senate approved legislation that would allow online casino gaming in the state.
Boston Red Sox plan further Fenway Park improvements
More improvements to Fenway Park could be on the way
Parlow Cone to run unopposed for US Soccer vice-president
Cindy Parlow Cone is the lone candidate running to become vice-president of the US Soccer Federation after being the only person in the race to complete the nomination process.
Nascar in line to make Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway return
Nascar could return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for the first time since 2000 following a deal between track operator Formosa Productions and owner Bristol Motor Speedway.
Toronto Blue Jays expect further attendance drop in 2019
The Toronto Blue Jays, who are in the middle of a rebuilding process on the field, are expecting a further drop in attendance next year
NHL partners with Amazon for Alexa content
The NHL is looking to increase its fan engagement by allowing Amazon Alexa-enabled devices to provide news, schedules, scores and stats for each of its 31 teams.
NBA to play first games in India during 2019
The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play in two preseason games in Mumbai in 2019. This will mark the first ever games for a North American sports league in India
Austin finalises deal for $225m MLS stadium
City of Austin officials have finalised a deal to build a 20,000-seater stadium for future Major League Soccer club Austin FC
FC Cincinnati seeking investment to fund stadium and training ground
FC Cincinnati is looking for equity investors to help finance its move to Major League Soccer
Red Sox owner Henry ‘exploring Nascar investment’
John Henry, the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC owner, is looking to buy a minority stake in Nascar, according to a Bloomberg report.
Toronto Wolfpack buy minority stake in London Skolars
Toronto Wolfpack have bought a "sizable minority stake" in fellow rugby league club London Skolars
Ottawa Fury take Concacaf sanctioning battle to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Ottawa Fury are taking their case against Concacaf to compete in the USL Championship in 2019 to the Court of Arbitration of Sport
National Lacrosse League appoints Two Circles to drive digital growth
The National Lacrosse League has appointed digital sports marketing agency Two Circles to help drive its ticket sales and fan engagement strategies
NBA expands Junior Global Championship
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced an expansion of its second annual Junior NBA Global Championship, with 14 teams from the top US league set to host tournaments as part of a new layer…
FanDuel becomes NBA’s third official sports betting partner
The NBA has announced that FanDuel will become its third official sports betting partner following deals with MGM Resorts International and BetStars Sportsbook
Frye handed promotion to become new IndyCar president
IndyCar has promoted Jay Frye to become its president following an organisational shake-up of the motorsport series