North America
LaLiga President Tebas Joins A-List Speaker Line-Up For Inaugural SportBusiness Summit
LaLiga President Javier Tebas, who has masterminded the phenomenal global growth of Spain’s elite football league, is to bring his unique perspective on the sport’s international development to the inaugural SportBusiness Summit in Miami on September 18-19.
Madison Square Garden Company seeks to spin off sports assets
Live sports and entertainment giant Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has revealed plans to spin off its sports businesses, which include the New York Knicks NBA basketball team and the New York Rangers NHL ice hockey franchise.
NFL to review policy after imposing $2.75m fine on Panthers owner
The NFL has imposed a fine of $2.75m (€2.35m) on outgoing Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and is set to review recommendations for league-wide reform of rules governing workplace conduct following the probe into the scandal that forced the 81-year-old to sell the team.
Minority investors sought for Nascar – report
US stock car-racing series Nascar is not for sale, but is seeking minority investors, according to the Forbes website.
NBA hands contract extension to commissioner Silver
The NBA has awarded a five-year contract extension to commissioner Adam Silver.
How the NBA’s Nets leaned into Brooklyn
US Digest | FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start
In this week's US sports industry round-up: FIFA World Cup ratings recovering from rough start | Rhode Island legalizes sports gaming | NASCAR looking at changing sponsorship model
Kings of Queen City | FC Cincinnati president on the club’s preparations for MLS
Men’s World Lacrosse Championship heads to Canada in 2022
The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has awarded hosting rights for its 2022 Men’s World Championship to the Canadian city of Coquitlam, British Columbia.
IndyCar extends Road America deal as Phoenix exits calendar
The IndyCar US motor-racing series has extended its race deal with Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, but has dropped its event in Phoenix, Arizona.
US bidders seek to acquire AC Milan
The Ricketts family, owners of Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Chicago Cubs, have announced they are in talks to acquire Italian Serie A football club AC Milan, but they will reportedly face competition from another US party.
Canadian Olympic Committee gives backing to Calgary 2026 bid
Calgary’s proposed bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has received a boost with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) voting unanimously to approve the candidature.
MLB links with NCAA to stage inaugural game in Nebraska
Major League Baseball has agreed a partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association through which it will stage a regular-season game in Omaha, Nebraska, for the first time next year.
International Champions Cup organisers launch youth event
Relevent Sports, owner and operator of the International Champions Cup pre-season football tournament, has detailed plans to launch a new youth competition to run alongside the event.
NFL keeps Pro Bowl in Orlando
The NFL American football league has decided to retain Orlando as host of its Pro Bowl annual all-star event.
US Digest | Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
Wada hails impact of new safeguarding bill in home province
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has hailed the introduction of a new bill in its home province of Quebec, Canada, as a means of safeguarding its activities in the pursuit of drug cheats.
Bain Capital snaps up Varsity Brands
Varsity Brands, which operates BSN Sports, the largest team sports equipment and apparel distributor for US students, is to be acquired by private equity fund Bain Capital.