North America
Montreal’s Canadian GP set to retain place on F1 calendar
Manfred confident of avoiding MLB lockout as CBA deadline looms
Pistons arena move to set first for Detroit
RLIF formalises North American plan for 2025 World Cup
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has confirmed that the US and Canada will stage its 2025 World Cup, while Nigel Wood and John Grant have been re-elected as chairman and deputy chairman of the governing body, respectively.
NHL’s Coyotes unveil plans for new arena
The Arizona Coyotes NHL ice hockey franchise has announced plans to build a new arena in a move that could ease fears over the team’s future direction.
Big names sign up as PGA Tour reintroduces team-based event
Golf’s PGA Tour has today (Monday) confirmed that it will return a team-based tournament to its schedule for the first time since 1981 by revamping the format of its existing Zurich Classic of New Orleans event.
U.S. Soccer chief plays down Trump factor for World Cup bid
U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) president Sunil Gulati has moved to play down the impact on a bid for the 2026 Fifa World Cup of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, stating the 70-year-old is an “avid sports fan”.
Atlanta Hawks to launch D-League team
The Atlanta Hawks have become the latest NBA franchise to announce that they will enter a team into the North American basketball organisation’s D-League development competition.
NCAA forgoes bidding process to grant New Orleans 2022 Final Four
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that New Orleans will stage its Final Four end-of-season men’s basketball showpiece in 2022, having elected to forgo the traditional bidding process for the event.
Chargers to study options as stadium vote fails
San Diego Chargers owner Dean Spanos has said he will delay talks over the future of the NFL American football franchise until after the current regular season after the city’s voters overwhelmingly rejected a funding package for a new stadium, potentially opening the door for the team’s move to Los Angeles.
Ohio course lands 2021 Solheim Cup
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has awarded hosting rights for the 2021 edition of the Solheim Cup team event to Toledo in the US state of Ohio.
Los Angeles 2024 targets close relationship with Trump
Los Angeles 2024 has said it looks forward to working closely with Donald Trump following his election as the new president of the United States, adding that it “appreciates” his “longstanding support” of the Olympic movement in the country.
Voters approve funding package for new Texas Rangers ballpark
Voters in the US city of Arlington have approved the use of public funding to develop a new $1bn (€909m) retractable-roof ballpark for Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Texas Rangers.
Monahan steps up as Finchem confirms exit as PGA Tour commissioner
Jay Monahan has been promoted to become the fourth commissioner of golf’s PGA Tour after current incumbent Tim Finchem confirmed he will retire at the end of the year.
Activision Blizzard to launch esports league
Activision Blizzard, an American interactive gaming and entertainment company, has announced it will launch a professional esports league in 2017.
North Carolina awarded 2018 World Equestrian Games
The FEI, the global governing body of equestrian sports, has confirmed that the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina, US, will host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Atlanta Hawks commit to Philips Arena under redevelopment plan
NBA basketball franchise the Atlanta Hawks will remain at its Philips Arena home until at least 2046 after the City of Atlanta agreed to provide funding for renovations at the facility.
Rescue plan formed for Performance Sports Group
Sports equipment manufacturer Performance Sports Group (PSG) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada in order to “facilitate a financial and corporate restructuring” of almost all of its assets.