North America

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president René Fasel has said he is holding out hope that a deal could yet be struck for participation of stars from North American league the NHL at the 2018 winter Olympic Games, but added that any agreement must be reached by mid-July at the latest.

North American basketball league the NBA has confirmed the 17 teams that will participate in the NBA 2K eLeague, its new esports competition.

New Mountain Capital has acquired a minority stake in Legends Hospitality, a stadium-management company operated by the New York Yankees Major League Baseball franchise and the Dallas Cowboys NFL American football team.

Richard Clarke looks at the AR and VR developments showcased at the annual Facebook gathering.

A joint bid from Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter for the potential takeover of Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Miami Marlins remains in contention, as does a rival offer headed up by Tagg Romney.

NFL American football franchise the Oakland Raiders have cleared another major hurdle for their move to Las Vegas with the acquisition of a package of land on which to build their proposed $1.9bn (€1.78bn) stadium in the city.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced that Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the UK are in contention to become the new host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, with the level of interest shown leading the organisation to take more time over a decision.

Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has said that the Miami Marlins is still considering takeover bids from various parties, amid reports the franchise has agreed a deal in principle with a group led by Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter.

Leaders, the international conference, publishing and training business for sport, has been wholly acquired by US print and digital publishing group American City Business Journals (ACBJ).

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the organisation that represents athletes in the NFL American football league, has signed a first-of-its-kind partnership with human performance company Whoop.

The Formula One motor-racing series has appointed Chloe Targett-Adams as its new global director, promoter and business relations to lead race promotion operations as the organisation’s new owner, US media company Liberty Media, continues its overhaul of the administrative side of the sport.

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has revealed that he is looking to sell a 49-per-cent stake in the NBA basketball team.

Jeb Bush, the former Governor of Florida, has joined forces with retired baseball star Derek Jeter to launch a takeover bid for Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Miami Marlins, according to multiple reports.

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has launched a new social media platform, with more than 1,000 members having signed up in an effort to enhance their connection with the sport’s fans.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has confirmed the return of its championship events to North Carolina after last year removing hosting rights due to the furore caused by the state’s stance on transgender use of public bathrooms.

Greg Pitcher looks at the implications of a deal that will make the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas the official home of UFC.