North America
Finance & Law

The potential of US sports betting will only be maximised if rights-holders focus on maintaining integrity, argues Genius Sports’ Ben Paterson.
Multi-sport
Governance

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a rebuke to US calls to force through a law that would allow officials to police doping that occurs outside its borders
Esports
Esports

Technology industry veteran Meg Whitman has made a significant investment in global esports organisation Immortals, while NBA basketball stars Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala have also entered the competitive…
Business

Sports, entertainment and experiential agency Legends has linked up with digital technology firm Productive Edge to create a joint venture company designed to support clients and brands targeting fans…
Rugby Union
Events

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has called on USA Rugby to put forward a “magnificent bid” for the 2027 World Cup in the wake of San Francisco’s successful staging of the World Cup Sevens tourn…
Multi-sport
Events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has maintained a Calgary bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games would represent low risk as the Canadian city continues to assess its options
Motorsport
Events

The Formula One motor-racing championship has postponed plans to stage a new grand prix in Miami, stating it is not prepared to do a deal that would result in an event being held on a “sub-optimal” rac…
Ice Hockey
Licensing & Merchandising

NHL ice hockey franchise the Vegas Golden Knights will retain its identity following the closure of a trademark battle with the United States Army
Business

US sports and entertainment marketing agency Engine Shop has today (Monday) acquired sponsorship consultancy practice IEG from advertising media company GroupM
Motorsport
Events

Officials in Miami have postponed key talks on a contract to stage a Formula One race in the US city amid concerns from local residents
Football
Stadia

A referendum will be held in Miami in November on the David Beckham-led group’s latest stadium proposal for its Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise, after the proposal was narrowly approved y…
Business

Leading Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda has joined forces with Hollywood superstar Will Smith to launch a venture capital fund targeting startups that are seeking to address social issues
Motorsport
Events

US motor racing championship IndyCar will return to Laguna Seca for the first time in over a decade after the Northern California circuit agreed a three year deal to serve as the new destination for the…
Cycling
Other

US bicycle and cycling products manufacturer Trek has become the first cycling brand to directly own a professional women’s road team with the formation of a new outfit.
Basketball
Events

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio and Indianapolis will host the 2023 to 2026 editions of its Final Four end-of-season men’s basketball s…
American Football
Business

American football league the NFL distributed more than $8bn (€6.8bn) in national revenue to its 32 franchises in 2017, according to financial results released by the Green Bay Packers.
Baseball
Business

North America’s Major League Baseball has extended and expanded its partnership with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) division of internet company Amazon.
Baseball
Business

Major League Baseball (MLB) has sought to create another first for the sports market by agreeing a partnership to develop the first blockchain game based on a global sports league