North America
Jägermeister fires shot against new Milwaukee Bucks logo
German liqueur company Mast-Jägermeister has filed formal opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademarks Office in regards to the new logo of NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks.
Beckham group facing deadline to close Miami MLS franchise deal
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has warned that a deadline is in place for the business group led by David Beckham to formally secure an expansion franchise in Miami.
NHL to fight ruling on name for new expansion franchise
North American ice hockey league the NHL has said it will fight against a ruling from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denying a trademark application for its new expansion franchise in Las Vegas.
NFLPA sets first with sports business accelerator initiative
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the organisation that represents athletes in the NFL American football league, has launched a new business accelerator for companies seeking to incorporate sports strategies in order to drive growth.
Canada to host 2018 World Women’s Curling Championship
Canada has been selected to host the World Women’s Curling Championship in 2018.
MLB commits to international play under new CBA
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have agreed terms on an “international play plan” targeting a host of markets outside the US and Canada, according to the finalised collective bargaining agreement between the two parties.
NHLPA rejects league’s offer of CBA pact for Olympic participation
The NHL Players Association (NHLPA), the representative body for players in North America’s National Hockey League (NHL), has rejected a proposal from the league that would allow players to compete at the 2018 winter Olympic Games in exchange for an extension to the current collective bargaining agreement in place between the two entities.
Plans unveiled for Ryder Cup of showjumping
The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) and professional equestrian events organiser EEM World have unveiled plans to launch a new showjumping contest, based on the same format as golf’s Ryder Cup.
Vancouver, Victoria to host 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship
The Canadian province of British Columbia has been awarded hosting rights to the 2019 edition of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Junior Championship.
MLB and MLBPA agree on fresh CBA ahead of deadline
Major League Baseball (MLB) has sealed a “tentative” five-year labour agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) in a move that is set to avoid the prospect of a first lockout in the sport for over two decades.
Survey | How football fans in the US and UK compare
Using SMG-Insight’s data, SportBusiness International look at how audiences for the English Premier League and Major League Soccer compare
Football in the Americas | Major League Soccer
Kevin Roberts speaks to Major League Soccer expert Gary Hopkins, author of 'Star Spangled Soccer', to assess the health of football in the USA.
Vegas round added to World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series
Organisers of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series have announced that the championship will return to the US city of Las Vegas in 2017.
Bolt keeping Mumm with Champagne deal
Champagne producer Maison Mumm has signed up Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador.
NFL downplays talk of axing Thursday Night Football
American football league the NFL has moved to reject talk that it could seek to scrap, or scale back, its Thursday Night Football franchise.
NFL to commence formal talks over development league
Troy Vincent, head of football operations at the NFL, has said that the American football league has begun talks over the possible introduction of a development competition or in-season academy.
NHL’s Vegas expansion franchise gains its identity
The NHL ice hockey league’s new expansion franchise in Las Vegas has revealed that it will be known as the Vegas Golden Knights.
Montreal’s Canadian GP set to retain place on F1 calendar
The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar next season after the Mayor of Montreal, Denis Coderre, said an agreement in principle had been reached between the motor racing series and local race promoter Groupe Octane.