North America
Washington DC votes to legalise sports betting
Washington DC has become the eighth US jurisdiction to legalise sports betting in 2018 following a vote by the DC Council on Tuesday. It is the first jurisdiction without casinos to authorise sportsbooks.
TheScore becomes first media company to enter US sports-betting market
Media company theScore has announced plans to launch a New Jersey sports betting app next year.
NPSL Founders Cup splits into East and West regions
The National Premier Soccer League clubs participating in the inaugural Founders Cup competition will be split into two regions
Dolan indicates he is ready to sell New York Knicks for right price
James Dolan says he would be willing to sell the New York Knicks if the right bid came along, adding that he has received "feelers" of offers upward of $5bn (€4.4b
Miami Open ticket sales up following Hard Rock Stadium move
The decision to move the Miami Open to the Hard Rock Stadium has proved an early success with ticket sales up 22 per cent from this time last year
Montreal could be ready for MLB return
Montreal has been without Major League Baseball since the Expos moved to Washington D.C. following the 2004 season
NBA taps Google to assist with All-Star voting
For 2019, the NBA is changing how it handles All-Star voting. The league will be working with Google to ease access to voting
Miami Marlins slash price of concessions for 2019
The Miami Marlins have become the latest major professional sports team to cut the price of concessions
MLS play-offs format overhauled for 2019
Major League Soccer has unveiled significant changes to its play-offs, expanding the number of teams taking part while also speeding up the format
Bankruptcy not an option for USOC – Lyons
The US Olympic Committee is not considering entering bankruptcy protection amid mounting legal pressures relating to disgraced former gymnastics coach Larry Nassar, according to the organisation’s incoming c…
USOC chooses Salt Lake City over Denver for 2030 Winter Olympics bid
Salt Lake City, Utah will be put forward to host a second Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2030, beating Denver, Colorado to the nomination
NBA seeks improved arenas to expand Latin American fixtures
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants to stage more games in Latin America – but only if the venues are improved.
Phoenix Suns owner Sarver refutes relocation threat
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has committed publicly to staying in the city following a report that he has threatened to take the NBA team to Seattle or Las Vegas in a row over stadium renovation
Oakland Raiders seek home for 2019 after ending Coliseum lease early
NFL team the Oakland Raiders are searching for a stadium to play in for a season before their move to Las Vegas in 2020 after rescinding their offer to stay at the Coliseum next year
Pittsburgh Steelers invest in local esports team
The NFL Pittsburgh Steelers have become the latest mainstream pro sports franchise to jump into the esports world by partnering with the Pittsburgh Knights.
Overwatch League to play home games in Atlanta, Dallas and LA
After being based in Los Angeles during its first season, the Overwatch League will be going on the road in 2019, with a handful of games to be played in teams' home cities
Phoenix Suns owner ‘threatens to move team to Seattle or Las Vegas’
The owner of the Phoenix Suns is threatening to move the NBA team to Seattle or Las Vegas amid an ongoing disagreement with Phoenix City Council over renovations to Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Concacaf de-sanctions Ottawa Fury participation in USL
Canadian football club Ottawa Fury FC claim the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is seeking to prevent them from continuing to play in the US-based…