North America
Oakland A’s seek long-term Coliseum lease
Major League Baseball (MLB)’s Oakland Athletics managing partner Lew Wolff has revealed that the franchise is seeking to stay at its O.co Coliseum venue.
Orlando city clears way for $200m Magic HQ
Orlando city council has unanimously voted to sell land to National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic in order to clear way for a $200-million team headquarters and entertainment complex.
LPGA extends Kingsmill Championship deal
The LPGA (Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association) and venue management firm Xanterra have signed a four-year extension of the Kingsmill Championship at the Virginia-based Kingsmill Resort through to the 2017 season.
MLS hires former FA head as vice-president
Major League Soccer (MLS) has appointed the English Football Association (FA)’s security head Ray Whitworth vice-president of operations and security.
Bud Adams son-in-law named Titans head
National Football League (NFL)’s Tennessee Titans has named Tommy Smith its new president and CEO, following the death of his predecessor and father-in-law Bud Adams last week.
Beckham set to own Miami MLS franchise
Former England captain David Beckham is ready to exercise an option to own a north American Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami.
NFL names Kerney player benefits vice-president
The National Football League (NFL) has named former player Patrick Kerney vice-president of player benefits and NFL legends operations.
NFL reveals 2014 Wembley fixtures
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell has revealed the franchises to play in next year’s International Series fixtures at Wembley Stadium.
Jaguars owner hints at Craven Cottage NFL game
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan has revealed that he is in talks to host an NFL game at Craven Cottage, the home of his English Premier League (EPL) team Fulham.
Boston sets up committee for 2024 Olympic bid
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed legislation to create an 11-member committee examine the feasibility of hosting the 2024 summer Olympics in Boston.
Bayern to open China and US offices
German Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League winner Bayern Munich has concrete plans to open regional offices in China and New York.
Stadium funding sets Orlando for MLS franchise
Orlando is set to secure Major League Soccer (MLS)’s latest expansion franchise after a key vote on funding for a new stadium went in its favour yesterday.
Rapper Diddy wants to become NFL franchise owner
Rapper and Bad Boy Records founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has revealed he wants to become the first African-American majority owner of a National Football League (NFL) franchise.
AFL and Tennessee Titans founder Bud Adams dies
American Football League (AFL) co-founder and National Football League (NFL)’s Tennessee Titans founder and owner Bud Adams has passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 90.
Adidas overhauls European and US management
Sportswear giant adidas has restructured its western Europe division and has also merged its north American management with the region’s Reebok team.
Chicagoland night race returns to Nascar Nationwide
Nascar has revealed next year’s schedule for the its Nationwide Series, which includes the return of a night race at the Chicagoland Speedway after a three-year break.
MLB’s Texas Rangers CEO resigns
Major League Baseball (MLB)’s Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan is to step down from his position at the end of the month.
Sacramento Kings reduce proposed arena seats
Chris Granger, president of National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Sacramento Kings, has revealed that its new home arena may have fewer seats than originally proposed.