North America
LaLiga threatens legal action after Fifa Council opposes USA match
LaLiga has vowed to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in its ongoing fight to stage official league matches in the United States
Jaguars’ leap into London boosts ‘local’ revenues and offers long-term growth platform
The Jaguars have played an annual fixture in London since 2013, with the city now accounting for 11 per cent of their “local” revenues.
New Orleans Pelicans to launch G League affiliate team
The New Orleans Pelicans believe they will be better able to develop players by launching a G League team
IOC rejects calls to support Calgary 2026 project with more cash
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected calls for it to cover a funding shortfall for the CAD $5.23bn (USD $4bn) Calgary 2026 Winter Olympics project
American Airlines faces losing Miami Heat stadium naming rights in 2020
The home of the Miami Heat may have a new name after more than two decades.
Miami-Dade County, which owns the American Airlines Arena, receives little revenue from the $2.
Q&A | Scott Butera, president of interactive gaming, MGM Resorts
What impact has the sports betting repeal had on you?
It's had a major impact in the sense that it's really spearheaded a lot of our efforts with regard to our entire interactive platform
DraftKings’ mobile sportsbook exceeds expectations in New Jersey
Jamie Shea is head of digital sportsbook for DraftKings, the first company to operate a mobile sportsbook in the state of New Jersey after it legalised betting. She spoks at the recent SportBusiness Summit about the company’s experiences in the state.
‘Betting firms will reinvest 50% of their revenues in marketing’ | Matteo Monteverdi, Sportradar, USA
Sportradar is well-positioned to take advantage of the legalisation of sports betting in the USA and has advised gaming operators, regulators and leagues about the repeal of PASPA. Ben Cronin talks to Matteo Monteverdi, president at Sportradar USA, about the opportunities for rights-holders.
Angela Ruggiero: Athlete data will inform in-play betting
Angela Ruggiero, chief executive and founder of the Sports Innovation Lab, and former Olympic gold medallist spoke at the recent SportBusiness Summit in Miami about the impact of sports betting on athletes and the technology sector.
Alliance of American Football to stage first two title games in Las Vegas
The Alliance of American Football will stage its first two championship games in 2019 and 2020 in Las Vegas
US Soccer chief executive to step down next year
Long-serving US Soccer Federation (USSF) executive Dan Flynn will step away from his role as chief executive and secretary general of the federation next year, according to published reports
AEG sets first with university tie-up at Staples Center
Sports and live entertainment company AEG has agreed a first-of-its-kind partnership with Pepperdine University that offers a branded classroom within the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles
SportBusiness and SPORTEL announce major new partnership
SPORTEL and SportBusiness today announce a major new multi-year partnership, joining forces to deliver a new series of global sports industry conferences – the Sports Decision Makers Summits.
Brittany Bowlen declares interest in taking over Denver Broncos
Brittany Bowlen, the 28-year-old daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, has declared for the first time that she wants to become the controlling owner of the NFL franchise
Ibrahimović has top-selling MLS jersey in 2018
Zlatan Ibrahimović remains a force on and off the field.
Discovery and PGA Tour lift lid on GolfTV
International media company Discovery and US golf organisation the PGA Tour have today (Monday) unveiled the new platform that will be used to harness the wide-ranging partnership the two entities struck…
Baltimore Ravens become second NFL team to sign official casino sponsor
The Baltimore Ravens have announced a multi-year marketing deal with Horseshoe Casino, which will allow the gaming company to use the team's logo in promotions and increase its presence at M&T Bank Stadium
Major League Soccer ‘to introduce shirt-sleeve sponsors in 2019’
Major League Soccer is poised to follow in the footsteps of the English Premier League by introducing shirt-sleeve sponsors next season, according to a report in The Athletic