North America
NHL’s Maple Leafs break billion dollar valuation barrier
The Toronto Maple Leafs have become the first National Hockey League (NHL) team to break the US$1 billion valuation barrier, despite the league’s ongoing lockout saga.
Mediators called upon to kick-start NHL labour talks
US federal mediators will be brought in to assist in negotiations over a new labour deal between the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association in an effort to break the deadlock between the organisations.
More games fall victim to NHL lockout
The National Hockey League (NHL) has cancelled yet another slate of regular season games and has axed its 2013 All-Star Game as the lockout saga continues to rumble on.
US Soccer unveils new women’s league
US Soccer has announced the formation of a new women’s league as officials seek to make it third time lucky in establishing a strong competition that reflects the United States’ leading status in women’s football.
ESPN strikes rights deal for new college series
US sports broadcaster ESPN has snapped up exclusive rights for the new college American football play-off system that will replace the Bowl Championship Series (BCS).
News Corp makes Yes Network investment
News Corporation has furthered its recent heavy investment in sports networks by agreeing a deal to acquire a 49% equity stake in US regional cable-television channel Yes Network.
Former ATP chief lands CEO role at IndyCar’s parent company
Experienced sports industry executive Mark Miles has been named CEO of Hulman & Co, parent company of the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the sport’s media and technology partner IMS Productions.
NHL and union talks to resume
The National Hockey League and its players’ union will meet again later today in a bid to resolve the labour dispute that has that has threatened to ruin the 2012-13 season.
Ecclestone keen on increasing F1’s US presence
Formula One rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he would like to have three grands prix in the United States in the future.
Miami added to Sailing World Cup schedule
The American city of Miami has been announced as the fifth venue for the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) World Cup event.
Winter Classic becomes latest victim of NHL lockout
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) annual Winter Classic has become the latest victim of the bitter labour dispute between team owners and players, with the ice hockey league cancelling one of its showpiece events.
Tokyo Marathon handed major status as New York race is cancelled
The Tokyo Marathon has become the sixth addition to the elite World Marathon Majors (WMM) and the group’s first member outside Europe and the United States, with the 2012 New York Marathon cancelled in the wake of megastorm Sandy.
UFC teams up with Ticketmaster
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has become the latest leading sports organisation to partner with a secondary ticket firm by agreeing a deal with Ticketmaster.
Panini collects NBA renewal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has agreed a multi-year extension to its partnership with the Panini Group in a new deal that is set to have an increased focus on the Chinese market.
CEO’s exit creates more questions for IndyCar
Randy Bernard has stepped down as CEO of IndyCar, creating more uncertainty around the future of the US motorsport series.
Premier League secures major increase in US rights fee
The English Premier League has secured another cash injection with NBC Sports Group landing its exclusive US media rights for a significantly enhanced fee.
Canada Pension Plan makes major investment in motorsport
Leading motorsport management company Dorna Sports has secured significant investment through the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPPIB) purchase of a 39% stake in the group.