North America
Shaquille O’Neal invests in Sacramento Kings
National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Shaquille O’Neal has bought a stake in the league’s Sacramento Kings franchise.
LPGA names Iowa 2017 Solheim Cup host
The Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association (LPGA) has named the Des Moines Golf and Country Club host of the 2017 Solheim Cup.
New Jersey opposes restricted Super Bowl tickets
New Jersey plans to outlaw restricted-use tickets, following the National Football League (NFL)’s announcement that its national lottery Super Bowl tickets cannot be given away or sold by its winners.
United SportsCar series reveals debut calendar
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has revealed a 12-race schedule for the 2014 debut season of its Tudor United SportsCar Championship.
Paul Allen tops Forbes rich list
Paul Allen, owner of the National Football League (NFL)’s Seattle Seahawks and National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Portland Trail Blazers, has been named the richest American sport team owner.
London-based NFL team not likely in near future
The National Football League (NFL)’s international business vice-president Chris Parsons has admitted that a permanent London-based team will not be created in the near future.
ESPN: NBA’s Grizzlies best US sport franchise
ESPN The Magazine has named National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Memphis Grizzlies as "the best franchise in sports".
LA pushes 2024 Olympic bid
Los Angeles (LA) county supervisors have unanimously voted in favour of pushing a bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics in the region.
NBA 76ers appoint senior vice-president
National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Philadelphia 76ers has appointed Dan Hauser senior vice-president of corporate partnerships.
IMG Golf appoints comms director
IMG Golf North America has appointed Mike Scanlan as its director of public relations and communications.
NASL commissioner: Three New York teams benefit all
North American Soccer League (NASL) commissioner Bill Peterson has welcomed the addition of Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise New York City FC, comparing the city's third team to the rivalry between the multiple English Premier League (EPL) clubs based in London.
Atlanta favourites for new MLS franchise
Major League Soccer (MLS) has reportedly chosen Atlanta as the next city to host a franchise.
Yankees to pay record $29m in luxury tax
Major League Baseball (MLB)’s New York Yankees will reportedly pay out a record $29.1 million luxury tax penalty.
NBA to install player tracking at all team venues
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and STATS LLC have expanded their partnership to install STATS’ SportVU Player Tracking technology in every NBA arena beginning with the 2013/14 season.
Hurricanes “fire” owner’s executive VP son
National Hockey League (NHL) franchise the Carolina Hurricanes has parted ways with executive vice-president Jason Karmanos, the son of team owner Peter Karmanos Jr.
Miami Dolphins name Garfinkel president
National Football League (NFL) franchise Miami Dolphins has appointed Tom Garfinkel president and CEO.
New York City FC hires new CBO
Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise New York City FC (NYCFC) has appointed Tim Pernetti chief business officer.
America’s Cup finals attract record crowds
The opening of the America's Cup finals marked record numbers of spectators at the venues on the Embarcadero and Marina Green.