North America

Jeffrey Webb’s re-election as president of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) was confirmed on Thursday as members rallied behind Sepp Blatter to continue as head of Fifa.

US athletics officials have hit back at European criticism of the award of the 2021 IAAF World Championships to Eugene, hailing the move by the International Association of Athletics Federations as a “bold d…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated it will withhold its next financial contribution to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) amid concerns over political interference in the organisation.

North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to launch an Amateur Prospect League in Nicaragua, according to the Associated Press news agency.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has made the surprise move of awarding its 2021 World Championships to the US city of Eugene.

The WME-IMG agency has furthered its presence in the live event productions market by agreeing to acquire Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the world’s premier bull riding circuit.

Lincoln Financial Field, home of NFL American football team the Philadelphia Eagles, has been revealed as the host venue for a one-off match between English Premiership club Leicester Tigers and an all-star National Rugby Football League team ahead of the proposed launch of the new NRFL rugby union competition in the US.

Kevin Plank, founder and chief executive of Under Armour, has hailed the impact of US golfer Jordan Spieth’s success in the Masters tournament for the sportswear company’s global brand.

NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks has unveiled plans for the development of a new multi-purpose arena and sports and entertainment district in a project that could be worth $1bn (€936.7m).

Major League Baseball (MLB) has confirmed that the Washington Nationals will host its 2018 All-Star Game.

Hawk-Eye has been appointed as the official goal-line technology (GLT) provider for the 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Canada after it missed out on the same contract for the men’s edition of the national team football competition last year.

The US Olympic Committee (USOC) has rejected reports that it may drop Boston’s bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, stating such suggestions are “simply not true.”

The NFL American football league has announced a new hospitality venture with global sports marketing company Bruin Sports Capital and private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners.

The Blancpain GT Series and Pirelli World Challenge have established an extensive partnership that will lead to events taking place on a global basis.

Online ticket exchange StubHub has filed a lawsuit against rival operator Ticketmaster and US NBA basketball franchise the Golden State Warriors after accusing both parties of conspiring to create an illegal resale market.

SportBusiness International looks at the recent deal that sees squash now broadcast on the Tennis Channel in the United States: two racquet sports with great synergies, or a square peg in a round hole?