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US Olympic Committee moves to revoke USA Gymnastics’ governing status
The US Olympic Committee has taken the first steps to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as the governing body for the sport following its botched attempt at reorganisation in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal…
International Champions Cup financial details revealed by Football Leaks
Europe's top football clubs are paid $3.25m (€2.8m) per appearance by Relevent Sports to participate in the International Champions Cup, according to the Football Leaks investigation.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleader takes knee during national anthem
The NFL national anthem saga made unexpected headlines when a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader took a knee during The Star Spangled Banner during Thursday night's game against the Oakland Raiders
NBA All-Star heads to Cleveland in 2022
The NBA basketball league has announced that Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena will host its All-Star Game in 2022.
WNBA players opt out of CBA to secure higher wages, better conditions
WNBA players have opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement in order to seek higher wages, improved travel conditions and more marketing opportunities
LaLiga launches petition drive to salvage Miami match
LaLiga's plan to stage January's Catalan derby between Girona and Barcelona FC in Miami has run into seemingly insurmountable opposition from authorities in the game
Calgary 2026 rolls on to public vote
Calgary’s bid to land the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will head to a plebiscite later this month after narrowly surviving a city council vote held yesterday (Wednesday).
World Series TV ratings fall 23 per cent from 2017
The figures are in and the television ratings from the 2018 World Series between the victorious Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers were hugely disappointing for Fox
New York Jets sign innovative gaming partnership with MGM Resorts
The New York Jets have joined the ever-growing sports betting market by announcing an innovative partnership with MGM Resorts International
Calgary 2026 bid still alive as federal and provincial governments agree funding proposal
Calgary’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is still alive after federal and provincial governments agreed on a funding proposal that would make more public dollars available to p…
Cleveland poised to be awarded 2022 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA is expected to name Cleveland as the host of the 2022 All-Star Game as a reward for renovating Quicken Loans Arena. An announcement could reportedly come on Thursday.
Golden State Warriors ordered to pay $40m for Oracle renovations
Despite leaving Oakland's Oracle Arena at the end of this season, the Golden State Warriors have been told they must pay $40m (€35m) for stadium renovations.
Caesars Entertainment signs with Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils
Caesars Entertainment has announced a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center
Caesars Entertainment signs with Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils
Caesars Entertainment has announced a multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center
NHL leverages player-tracking data to land MGM sports betting partnership
The NHL is following in the footsteps of the NBA by naming MGM Resorts International as its Official Sports Betting Partner
London is just the start of the NFL’s plans for global domination
Mark Waller, executive vice-president, international and events at the NFL, hopes for a London-based franchise by 2022
Calgary’s 2026 bid falters amid funding disagreements
Naheed Nenshi, the mayor of Calgary, has threatened to cancel the city’s bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics unless an agreement on funding is reached.