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Fifa, Concacaf, Conmebol to receive further $92m compensation from DoJ corruption probe
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced an additional distribution of around $92m (€88m) in compensation for losses suffered by Fifa, Concacaf and Conmebol as part of the investigation which f…
USC, UCLA joining Big Ten Conference in bombshell move
Dramatic shifts further accelerate massive change hitting US college sports
NWSL to add two expansion teams in 2024, including Utah Royals
The National Women's Soccer League will add two expansion teams in 2024 to bring the league to 14 teams, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman has disclosed
FC Barcelona, Sixth Street finalize €267m LaLiga TV rights deal
LaLiga giants FC Barcelona has finalized a deal to sell 10 per cent of its LaLiga television rights for the next 25 years to United States-based investment firm Sixth Street Partners
Covid halts CJ Cup’s return to South Korea
The CJ Cup will be held in the US for the third successive year as Covid-19 restrictions in South Korea continue to halt the golf tournament’s return to its homeland, the organisers of the event have a…
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena to host NBA preseason game
Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is primarily the home of the National Hockey League's Seattle Kraken, will stage a National Basketball Association preseason game between the Los Angeles Clippers…
Rays owner Sternberg sued again by club’s limited partners
Shareholders allege executive improperly reduced their equity to 'a mere shell'
Big 12 formally selects Yormark as its new commissioner
Power Five conference looks outside of college sports for its next leader
Kundra named Bayern Munich’s managing director of Americas
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich FC have promoted Dee Kundra to the head of its New York regional office as managing director for North, Central and South America.
Hasbro partners with NBA for reboot of Starting Lineup collectibles brand
American toy company Hasbro has secured a partnership with the National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players’ Association ahead of the reboot of the Starting Lineup collectibles brand thi…
Endeavor combines On Location, IMG Events into single group
Caine to lead new division for global sports and entertainment conglomerate
Fox Sports ‘seeks minority investors’ to fund USFL expansion
The Fox Sports-owned United States Football League has reportedly hired investment bank Allen & Co. to find minority investors to help fund the startup spring-season football league's expansion
Daytona International Speedway looks to create new July 4 tradition with Daytona Soccer Fest
Soccer and entertainment festival helps monetize iconic motorsport facility and enables NWSL club Orlando Pride to expand its regional reach. Bob Williams reports.
NHL strikes premium lifestyle apparel deal with Mitchell & Ness
The National Hockey League has secured a long-term apparel and headwear licensing agreement with premium lifestyle sportswear and culture brand Mitchell & Ness.
CAA completes $750m acquisition of ICM Partners
Long-awaited deal closing advances wave of agency consolidation
IMG to sell global broadcast rights to AEG’s Soccer Champions Tour
Sports and live entertainment company AEG has appointed the IMG agency to sell the worldwide broadcast rights to its new Soccer Champions Tour
NHL sees sizable lift in Stanley Cup Finals ratings to historic norm
Walt Disney Co. sees strong viewership in return to NHL championship coverage
PGA Tour, DP World Tour strengthen alliance to fend off LIV Golf threat
The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have strengthened their alliance with an expanded 13-year joint venture partnership through 2035, which is designed to fend off the growing challenge from the Saudi-backed…