North America
Denver pitches radical co-hosting model for 2030 Winter Olympics
Denver is looking to stage the 2030 Winter Olympics with a radical hosting model which would split events between different states across North America
Nascar launches esports series
North American stock-car racing series Nascar has launched an esports league, in partnership with Race Team Alliance and 704Games
Seattle NHL arena will now cost $850m to rebuild
The cost of constructing Seattle's NHL arena is now estimated to be $850m (€750m) – $50m more than was projected on Tuesday when the city was granted an expansion team.
Freedom Football League becomes third new spring-season gridiron league
The spring-season American football calendar is getting ever more crowded, as the Freedom Football League joins the rebooted XFL and the Alliance of American Football.
Columbus Crew reveal $230m downtown stadium plan
The Columbus Crew's potential new ownership group has announced plans for a $230m (€202m) downtown stadium.
Rams conclude PSL deal with St Louis for $24m
The Los Angeles Rams have concluded a settlement with holders of personal seat licenses from the franchise's former home, St. Louis
US Soccer Foundation sues to protect its name from US Soccer Federation demands
The US Soccer Federation has been sued in US District Court by the US Soccer Foundation.
PGA of America headed to Texas
The PGA of America will be relocating its headquarters to Frisco, Texas from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. With it comes a commitment to bring the 2027 and 2034 PGA Championships to the state
USA Gymnastics files for bankruptcy
As the fallout from the Larry Nassar scandal continues to plague USA Gymanastics, the organisation filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday
XFL to take on Alliance of American Football with big markets and big wages
The rebooted XFL will look to distinguish itself from the Alliance of American Football by playing in bigger markets and offering higher salaries than its spring-season rival
US Soccer opens itself up to conflict of interest claims over Berhalter brothers
The United States Soccer Federation has opened itself up to further conflict of interest accusations by announcing that Jay Berhalter remains in the running to become the organisation's chief executive…
Seattle to join NHL in 2021 after being awarded expansion slot
As was widely expected, the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved adding Seattle as the league’s 32nd franchise on Tuesday, with the as yet unnamed team set to join in 2021 instead of 2020 to allow e…
New York City FC bring in former Cavaliers executive Sims as new CEO
MLS club New York City FC has named former Cleveland Cavaliers executive Brad Sims as its new chief executive, beginning in January.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit over Columbus Crew move
A judge in Franklin County has declined a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to keep Major League Soccer team Columbus Crew in Ohio
RLIF goes back to the drawing board for 2025 World Cup
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has opted to re-tender hosting rights to its 2025 World Cup amid uncertainty surrounding the event’s current promoter, but has refused to discount the p…
XFL cities, venues and potential expansion sites reportedly named
The eight cities and venues for the relaunched XFL season in 2020 have been inadvertently revealed on the upstart American Football league's website
PGA of America closing in on $500m Texas move
The PGA of America is poised to finalize its long-rumoured move from Florida to Texas, according to multiple reports. This week the Frisco city council will vote on the potential $500m (€440m) relocation.
NHL expansion unlikely to stop at Seattle
Seattle is all but certain to be named the NHL's 32nd team next week but the league is not ruling out expanding the league further