North America
Stadia

Billionaire developer Philip Anschutz is willing to buy a National Football League (NFL) franchise in order to demonstrate his commitment to the NFL stadium project in downtown Los Angeles, according to Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) president Tim Leiweke.
Business

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Deloitte through 2020.
Events

SportAccord Convention has announced that its 2012 City Forum will explore how sporting events can help drive economic and social development within a city, while promoting tourism and a healthy lifestyle.
Business

Nike has sued sportswear rival Reebok after accusing its competitor of improperly introducing new products bearing the name of National Football League sensation Tim Tebow.
Business

A group that includes National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson on Tuesday agreed a deal to acquire Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers for a record-shattering US$2 billion.
Business

Jeffrey Webb has revealed he has accepted the nomination to replace Jack Warner as president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
Stadia

The National Hockey League (NHL) is remaining non-committal after Quebec City announced it would begin development of a new NHL-ready arena in September.
Business

The National Football League (NFL) has handed out a series of heavy punishments to the New Orleans Saints for the franchise’s involvement in a ‘bounty’ scandal, with commissioner Roger Goodell blasting the team’s “wilful disrespect of the rules”.
Business

American-owned Serie A club AS Roma has made its first serious effort to tap into the US market by striking a major six-year agreement with Disney for its ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Business

A dark financial cloud has been lifted from Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the New York Mets after owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz and a trustee for plaintiffs affected by Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme reached a settlement on Monday.
Business

Adidas has further strengthened its position in the golf market by agreeing a deal to acquire club manufacturer Adams Golf.
Events

SportAccord Convention has announced a raft of speaker additions to the forthcoming 2012 edition of the conference in Quebec City.
Business

National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise the New Orleans Hornets have put an end to speculation over their long-term future by reaching an agreement in principle which will see the team remain in the city through 2024.
Business

LA Galaxy has enhanced its status as the commercial powerhouse of Major League Soccer (MLS) by agreeing a league-record shirt sponsorship extension with Herbalife.
Business

National Football League (NFL) franchise the St. Louis Rams have secured a financial boost after agreeing an enhanced extension to its stadium naming rights deal with Edwards Jones.
Business

Budweiser has extended its long-standing sponsorship of the US Olympic Committee (USOC) and Team USA through 2016.
Media

Betfair has signalled its intention to revitalise horse racing in the United States by sealing a groundbreaking naming rights partnership with the Hollywood Park racecourse.
Media

IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) have joined forces with Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation in a “first-of-its-kind” movie-themed partnership.