North America
NBPA names Chris Paul president
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has elected Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul as its president.
Tourism Vancouver head resigns after 20 years
Tourism Vancouver president and CEO Rick Antonson will leave after 20 years of heading the organisation to become a full-time book author in June 2014.
Burke joins Rugby Canada board of directors
Former National Hockey League (NHL) general manager and New England rugby player Brian Burke has joined Rugby Canada’s board of directors.
Ignition appoints new global director
Brand experience agency ignition, part of the Havas Sports & Entertainment network has appointed John Teter as its new global creative director.
Dorna in talks to extend Indianapolis MotoGP
MotoGP organiser Dorna is in talks with Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in a bid to extend its contract to host the Red Bull Indianapolis grand prix past next year.
Philly 76ers owner completes Devils takeover
National Hockey League (NHL) side New Jersey Devils has been bought by National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris.
NFL to implement player tracking devices
The National Football League (NFL) has decided to implement tracking devices to all players during games and practice.
MLB discusses video replay expansion
Major League Baseball (MLB) is looking into an expansion in using video reviews from the 2014 season.
Retractable roof set for US Open venue
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has settled on a plan to build retractable roof over the Arthur Ashe Stadium, home of the US Open.
Dallas Cowboys set to move HQ
The National Football League (NFL)’s Dallas Cowboys plans to move its headquarters and practice facility to Frisco by the start of the 2016 season.
NY Cosmos hire ad-man Bob Kuperman
North American Soccer League club The New York Cosmos has named Bob Kuperman as its creative consultant.
Jacksonville Jaguars enlist Legends Hospitality
National Football League (NFL) franchise Jacksonville Jaguars has contracted Legends Hospitality to operate merchandising at its EverBank Field venue.
David Stern to speak at Beyond Sport
The Beyond Sport Summit and Awards 2013 has confirmed a second wave of speakers including National Basketball Association and Women’s National Basketball Association commissioner David Stern.
Lagardere appoints new North America head
Sports agency Lagardere Unlimited has appointed longtime sports industry executive Andy Pierce as president and chief executive officer of its North American sports platform.
Octagon promotes marketing director
Sports and entertainment marketing firm Octagon has promoted its sports marketing account director Aldo Kafie to group director within the Access unit of its North American division.
IceArizona completes NHL Coyotes takeover
IceArizona AcquisitionCo has completed its takeover of National Hockey League (NHL) franchise The Phoenix Coyotes.
Mike McCarthy to head TLA media
Athlete representation and sports marketing business The Legacy Agency (TLA) has named Mike McCarthy as the head of its newly-created media consulting division.
Matt Cutler in LA: Day Three
SportBusiness International editor Matt Cutler reports on the ground from Los Angeles in a huge week of sport for the city.