North America
Nets become latest NBA team to acquire D-League franchise
The Brooklyn Nets has become the latest NBA basketball franchise to acquire the right to own and operate a team in the D-League development competition.
Professional rugby union competition set to launch in US
The USA Rugby and World Rugby governing bodies have sanctioned an initiative that will result in the launch of the first-ever professional rugby union league in the United States.
StubHub loses out in antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster, NBA champion
Online ticket exchange StubHub has been dealt a blow after a US judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit the company brought against rival operator Ticketmaster and the Golden State Warriors, reigning champion of North American basketball league the NBA.
Hosts determined for College Football Playoff showpieces
Organisers of the College Football Playoff (CFP) have announced the host cities for the National Championship, the title game of the US college American football season, for the three years spanning 2018 to 2020.
World Men’s Curling Championship heads to Las Vegas
The World Curling Federation (WCF) has announced that its 2018 World Men’s Curling Championship will take place in the US city of Las Vegas.
WNBA searches for new leader as Richie steps down
Mark Tatum, deputy commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is to become president of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) sister league on an interim basis, following confirmation that Laurel Richie will step down from the role.
NBA takes YinzCam stake in app-focused partnership
North American basketball league the NBA has struck up a new partnership with YinzCam in a deal that will see the organisation acquire an equity stake in the software and mobile application company.
Newport remains US destination for Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race sailing series will return to the US city of Newport for its 2017-18 edition, it has been confirmed.
Ready Chevy Go
After a controversial start Chevrolet now believes its multimillion dollar partnership with Manchester United is on the right track. Elisha Chauhan reports.
Banking on NASCAR
Long-term Nascar sponsors explain why the American stock car racing series still fuels return on investment.
MLSE unveils Friisdahl as Leiweke’s successor
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) has confirmed that Larry Friisdahl is to succeed Tim Leiweke as its chief executive.
Blazin’ Squad
Two British expats are on a mission to make America care about soccer, and they hope BlazerCon will make it happen. Owen Evans reports.
Hornets acquire D-League team, Kings invest in virtual reality firm
NBA basketball franchise the Charlotte Hornets has acquired the right to own and operate a team in the organisation’s D-League development competition, while the Sacramento Kings have made a strategic investment in virtual reality media company Voke.
US fantasy sports trade body details new control board
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association, an organisation that represents the US fantasy sports industry, has established a new control board.
Sportradar secures heavyweight US funding through Revolution Growth
Sports and betting-related services company Sportradar has secured additional funding through a new strategic partnership with US investment group Revolution Growth.
The Final Fantasy?
After a month of alleged insider-dealing scandals, state bans and federal investigations, Elisha Chauhan finds out whether it is game over for the multi-billion dollar fantasy sports industry, or if it is about to reach a whole new level.
London Irish takes Premiership rugby to US market
London Irish is set to break new ground for the Premiership, the top division of rugby union in England, by taking a home game to New York on March 12.
Nascar switches strategy with multi-year venue deals
North American stock-car racing series Nascar has signed agreements with 23 tracks to field races in its premier Sprint Cup Series for the next five years, in a move that marks a change of strategy for the organisation.