North America
MLS Toronto FC president Payne exits
Major League Soccer (MLS)’s Toronto Football Club (TFC) has parted ways with its president and general manager Kevin Payne who spent just nine months in the role.
ITU approves winter triathlon format
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has supported a new winter triathlon format made up of snowshoeing, speed skating and skiing.
Exclusive: DC United slammed for $300m new stadium
Major League Soccer (MLS) side DC United’s proposed $300 million stadium has been criticised for being too expensive by one of the city’s finance experts.
Pan Am 2015 Games names golf venue
The Angus Glen Golf Club has been named host of the first Pan American Games golf tournament in Toronto in 2015.
NFL commissioner: $765m suitable amount
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell has defended the $765 million settlement deal with former players who suffered from mental or physical brain injuries.
NASCAR names David Hart IMSA director
NASCAR has appointed David Hart as its director for sanctioning body International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Communications and the promotion of Nate Siebens to IMSA Communications senior manager.
NFL stadiums holding out on Wi-Fi installation
National Football League (NFL) stadium operators are delaying installing Wi-Fi due to insufficient technology.
Indianapolis bids to host 2018 Super Bowl
The National Football League (NFL) has received a bid of interest from Indianapolis to host its 2018 Super Bowl.
MLB owners losing patience with Rays stadium saga
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise owners are reportedly unhappy with the revenue-sharing agreement currently forcing them to support the Tampa Bay Rays team.
NFL settles $765m payout to head-injured players
The National Football League (NFL) will reportedly pay out $765 million in a settlement deal to former players that have suffered from dementia or other concussion-related health problems.
US Ski and Snowboard Association hires new chief
Former Olympic alpine ski racer Tiger Shaw has been named as successor to long-time US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) chief executive officer Bill Marolt.
New Jersey F1 organisers still confident on 2014
Leo Hindery Jr, organiser of the Grand Prix of America, says he remains optimistic that the Formula One race in New Jersey will take place next year despite comments by Bernie Ecclestone that it will be pushed back a season for financial reasons.
Washington creates 2024 Olympic committee
Washington DC has strengthened its intentions to host the 2024 summer Olympics through the creation of organising committee DC 2024.
Ecclestone writes off 2014 GP of America
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey “is not on the cards” for next year, due to the lack of funding raised by its organisers.
Orlando Magic appoints new vice-president
National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has named Lisa Cotter marketing vice-president.
Forbes and iGATE launch golf tournament
Technology and business outsourcing firm iGATE, in association with publisher Forbes will host the inaugural iGATE CXO Cup golf tournament next year.
Philadelphia to host Beyond Soccer
Beyond Sport and streetfootballworld have teamed up to host this year’s Beyond Soccer event in Philadelphia.
Troon Golf appoints vice-president
Golf course management, development and marketing firm Troon Golf has named Kris Strauss sales and marketing vice-president.