North America

NBA basketball franchise the Cleveland Cavaliers has revived plans to redevelop its Quicken Loans Arena and has extended its commitment to the US city, just days after electing to end the project due to public opposition over the use of public tax funds to finance the scheme.

The Pac-12 Conference aligns itself with the innovation and entrepreneurial ethos of the burgeoning tech companies in neighbouring Silicon Valley. But what role will those companies play when the next big round of media rights comes into play?

The 2018 edition of the Women’s National Basketball Association’s All-Star event will take place at Target Center in the US city of Minneapolis.

The North American Soccer League (NASL) has hit out at the U.S. Soccer Federation, stating its decision to deny Division 2 status for 2018 is not in the best interest of the sport in the country.

The Houston Rockets NBA basketball franchise has secured a new owner, with local businessman Tilman J. Fertitta agreeing a reported $2.2bn (€1.85bn) deal for the team.

The Canadian city of Hamilton is considering a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, an effort that would return the multi-sport event to where it originated.

Canada, Germany, Spain and the US have been suggested as possible new markets for the Pro14 by the rugby union club competition’s chief executive, Martin Anayi.

Slipstream Sports, the holding company that owns Cannondale-Drapac, has confirmed the launch of a crowdfunding campaign designed to secure the future of the UCI WorldTour cycling team.

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has agreed a deal with Kingsmill Resort for the venue to continue staging the annual Kingsmill Championship event.

Alibaba executive vice-chairman Joe Tsai has acquired a National Lacrosse League (NLL) expansion franchise which will be based in the US city of San Diego.

NBA basketball franchise the Cleveland Cavaliers has dropped plans to redevelop its Quicken Loans Arena, in the wake of public opposition over using tax funds to aid the $140m (€116.4m) project.

The Canadian city of Victoria’s bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been dropped due to a lack of support from the provincial government.

Fred Ridley has been appointed as chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament, after Billy Payne opted to retire from the position.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is close to agreeing terms on a five-year extension to his contract with the American football league, according to multiple reports.

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and men’s European Tour are lining up rescue bids for the struggling Ladies European Tour (LET).

US boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. is to launch a new gym and fitness venture after his upcoming superfight with mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor.