North America
Rizzo made MLB’s Washington Nationals president
Major League Baseball (MLB) side the Washington Nationals has signed a long-term contract with its general manager Mike Rizzo promoting him to president of baseball operations.
NFL overhauls Pro Bowl format
The National Football League (NFL) has made major format changes to its 2014 Pro Bowl competition in a bid to make the all-star game more fan-friendly.
Matt Cutler in LA: Day One
SportBusiness International editor Matt Cutler reports on the ground from Los Angeles in a huge week of sport for the city.
MLS to add four new teams by 2020
Major League Soccer (MLS) plans to add four new teams by the 2020 season.
Hunt Sports Group sells MLS Crew franchise
One of the key players in the development of Major League Soccer (MLS), Hunt Sports Group, has scaled back its involvement in the league by selling the Colombus Crew franchise to Precourt Sports Ventures (PSV).
Generations For Peace launches in the US
Global non-profit organisation Generations For Peace has officially launched in the United States.
Jack Kelly loses cancer battle
Jack Kelly, Olympic sports administrator and consultant who was also Goodwill Games president, lost his two-year battle with cancer on Wednesday.
DC United set for new stadium
Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United has reached an agreement with the mayor of the District of Columbia, Vincent Gray, to build a soccer stadium in south-west Washington.
US Open tennis venue set for $500m expansion
A $500 million expansion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, site of the US Open championships, has been approved.
Madison Sq Garden permit given 10-year limit
Iconic sports venue Madison Square Garden had its permit limited by the New York City Council to 10 years to make way for the planned renovation of Penn Station which sits under the arena.
Alpine Canada appoints interim president
Alpine Canada, the national governing body for alpine ski racing, has appointed Roger Jackson as its interim president.
Exclusive: Cosmos bag another jersey brand
The New York Cosmos have agreed a major partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) as the club prepares to make its return to the North American Soccer League next month.
ITTF North America opens bidding for 2014-16
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) North America has opened bidding for the hosting of various events between 2014 and 2016.
NBA approves Charlotte Hornets return
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s board of governors has approved franchise the Charlotte Bobcats to change its name back to the Hornets from the 2014/15 season.
Chicago’s Wrigley Field set for $500m renovation
Plans for a $500 million renovation of Wrigley Field, home of Major League Baseball (MLB) club the Chicago Cubs, has been approved by the Chicago Plan Commission.
Miami Dolphins CEO moves to MLB
National Football League (NFL) club Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee will leave his position to become president and CEO of Major League Baseball (MLB) club the San Diego Padres.
Austin replaces LA for ESPN X Games
ESPN X Games has chosen Texan city Austin to replace Los Angeles as one of six stops on its calendar for the next four years.
NASCAR plans major changes
NASCAR is set to make significant changes to the motor sport and the way it is officiated, with the announcement of 11 proposals to be implemented for the 2015 season.