North America
NHL gives green light to St. Louis Blues takeover
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) board of governors has approved the sale of the St. Louis Blues franchise to a consortium headed by local beer distributor Tom Stillman.
NHL finally close to resolving Phoenix Coyotes ownership search
National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has revealed that his organisation is close to securing a new owner for the Phoenix Coyotes following three years of operating the franchise.
NFL issues player suspensions following ‘bounty’ scandal
The National Football League (NFL) is set to face off against the players’ union (NFLPA) after four players were punished on Wednesday for their part in the ‘bounty’ scandal involving the New Orleans Saints.
Ohio named best postgraduate sports course provider
Ohio University has been named the world’s best postgraduate sports course provider by SportBusiness International’s Postgraduate Sports Course Ranking 2012.
NBA players’ union under investigation
The US federal government has launched an investigation into the business practices of the NBA Players’ Association (NBPA).
Questions raised over future of NFL’s Pro Bowl
The National Football League (NFL) has stated discussions are being held with the Players’ Association (NFLPA) regarding the future of the Pro Bowl, amid reports the annual all-star game is set to be scrapped.
NFL cleans up with Tide agreement
Procter and Gamble (P&G) has expanded its relationship with the National Football League (NFL) by agreeing a multi-year sponsorship deal for its Tide brand.
USA Basketball sets off on road to London with Jeep
USA Basketball has bolstered its commercial portfolio ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games by signing up Jeep as a new partner.
NFL delegation sets Vikings stadium back on course
The presence of a high-powered National Football League (NFL) delegation helped to get a proposal for a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings back on track on Friday, as a public subsidy for the project was narrowly approved.
NFL officials set for Vikings stadium showdown
The Minnesota Vikings’ drawn-out stadium saga is set for a potentially decisive day today with a high-powered National Football League (NFL) delegation set to meet state lawmakers.
NBC to provide blanket live streaming of Olympics
US broadcast network NBC on Wednesday confirmed that it would stream every event and sport live at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the first time ever.
Ecclestone raises doubts over New Jersey’s F1 debut
Formula One’s commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt over New Jersey’s Grand Prix of America entering the 2013 calendar, while he has admitted a race-sharing deal between Belgium and France is on the cards.
NBA strikes deal with Saints owner for New Orleans Hornets takeover
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has added to his sporting portfolio by reaching a deal to acquire the Hornets, the US city’s National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, for US$338 million.
Sacramento Kings arena deal collapses
The future of National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the Sacramento Kings has been thrown into doubt once again after a much-trumpeted deal for a new arena collapsed on Friday.
NFL opens door to betting industry
The National Football League (NFL) has opened up to advertising for casinos and other state-licenced gambling-related operations, although teams have been given strict guidelines for prospective partnerships.
MLB Network launches new channel
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) official television network has announced the launch of a new channel which aims to provide viewers with action from every regular-season game on Tuesday and Friday nights.
NFL upholds Saints’ punishment for ‘bounty’ scandal
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday rejected the New Orleans Saints’ appeal against the punishments issued to it in the ‘bounty’ scandal.
Lake Tahoe steps up 2022 Winter Olympics bid
Lake Tahoe’s proposed bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics has stepped up a gear with California and Nevada officials joining forces to form an exploratory committee, but the process still rests on successful revenue-sharing talks between the US Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).