North America
St Louis and Seattle will reportedly be getting XFL teams
The rebooted XFL will be announcing its initial eight cities and venues next week – and reports suggest that St Louis and Seattle will be getting teams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ solution to boost attendances: free tickets
Following their worst-attended home game since 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found a remedy to boost crowds: free tickets
Brewers aim to drop merchandise prices after taking over team stores
The Milwaukee Brewers have taken control of their team stores at Miller Park, in a move the MLB team believe will lead to lower prices and better selection.
Galbraith to replace Adams as USTA president
Patrick Galbraith has been elected the new board chairman and president of the United States Tennis Association. He succeeds Katrina Adams, who served an unprecedented two consecutive terms.
LaLiga takes legal action against RFEF over US game bid
LaLiga, the governing body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has launched a lawsuit against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over its refusal to approve a planned top-tier match…
Salt Lake City Council votes to pursue Winter Olympic bid as IOC rules out 2026 back-up
The Salt Lake City Council has approved a resolution supporting an “expression of interest” agreement with the United States Olympic Committee, formalising its interest in bidding to host the Winter Oly…
Mexico national soccer team to play annual friendly at AT&T Stadium
The Mexican soccer federation will use North Texas as its training base in the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup – and play a friendly match at the AT&T Stadium each year building up to the tournament – fol…
Oakland A’s unveil plans for new waterfront ballpark
The Oakland A’s MLB franchise has announced plans to build a new ballpark at the Howard Terminal waterfront site, which it hopes to open in 2023.
USA Cricket looks to launch professional T20 league by 2021
USA Cricket is planning to start a professional T20 competition by 2021 after announcing a RFP for an operating partner on Monday
Former Liverpool chief executive Ayre takes over at Nashville
Ian Ayre, the former Liverpool chief executive, will formally take the reins at Nashville SC at the end of November
NBA signs betting data partnerships with Sportradar and Genius Sports
The NBA has signed betting data partnerships with Sportradar and Genius Sports, as rights-holders in the US continue to adjust to the new gambling landscape in the country
USL voluntarily recognizes newly-formed players union
The United Soccer League has announced that clubs in the USL Championship division have officially recognized the USL Players Association (USLPA) as an independent labor union and the exclusive bargaining…
FC Cincinnati passes 18,000 season ticket mark
FC Cincinnati has already sold 18,000 season tickets for its inaugural MLS season, which will kick off in March 2019.
Rhode Island becomes eighth US state to adopt legalised sports betting
Rhode Island has become the eighth US state to adopt legalised sports betting – and the first in the New England region – after the Twin River Casino in Lincoln officially opened its sportsbook on Mond…
Monmouth Park launches appeal to claim $140m damages from pro leagues
Monmouth Park, the New Jersey racetrack that led the charge to overturn the US federal ban on sports gambling, is still seeking $140m (€123m) in damages from the pro leagues who opposed its effort.
New pro soccer club coming to Atlanta
Atlanta United has been Major League Soccer’s most successful club the last two seasons averaging close to 50,000 fans a match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Legislation tabled to legalise sports betting in Virginia
In the wake of the US Supreme Court decision earlier this year to allow sports gaming, six states have already moved quickly to allow betting on sporting events in their states
USA Gymnastics to fight USOC decision
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has said it will proceed with action to disband USA Gymnastics after the national governing body decided to fight the decision