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Syracuse University signs decade-long pact with Legends
Power Five school looks to unify many athletic department elements into single program
NBA fines Timberwolves for improper player workouts
Team penalized for preseason events held at home of minority owner Rodriguez
Endeavor finds accelerating momentum in its pandemic recovery
The diversified sports and entertainment company, and the parent of UFC, returns to profitability during the third quarter and sees even stronger days ahead. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
MLB Guardians merchandise sales postponed amid lawsuit
United States-based sports retailers were reportedly forced to postpone a sales debut of new Cleveland Guardians merchandise on November 15 without any explanation from Major League Baseball's Cleveland…
Packers seek to raise $90m in rare share offering to fans
The National Football League's Green Bay Packers have finalized plans to raise $90m (€79m) by offering 300,000 shares in the club worth $300 each.
Sinclair strikes Dish Network carriage deal, but not for RSNs
Agreement presents further stress on an already-challenged RSN business
Athletes Unlimited Volleyball to return to Dallas for 2022 season
Athletes Unlimited, the startup network of professional sports leagues, has announced that season two of its women’s professional volleyball league will take place March 16-April 16, 2022 at Fair Park Col…
Dolan family ‘looking to sell’ considerable minority stake in Cleveland Guardians
The Dolan family are reportedly looking to sell a considerable minority stake in Major League Baseball's Cleveland Guardians, which includes eventual controlling interest in the team
Drone Racing League partners with Skillz for new mobile game
Title represents further push to simulate drone racing for fans
GreenPark Sports’ Ken Martin on working with the NBA and LaLiga to create new fan experiences
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ken Martin, GreenPark Sports co-founder and chief executive. Fisher and Russo also discuss recent issues surrounding the Walt Disney Co., the awarding of online sports betting licenses in New York, a pair of acquisitions by sports streaming platform fuboTV, the tender process for the Premier League’s US broadcast rights, and leadership issues surrounding the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers.
ICC ‘considering World Cup in US and West Indies’
The International Cricket Council is considering awarding its 2024 T20 World Cup to a joint bid from the US and the West Indies, according to Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald
Gruden sues NFL, Goodell as email fallout continues
Former Raiders head coach alleges "a Soviet-style character assassination" against him
Trail Blazers president and CEO McGowan steps down
Executive had led NBA franchise since 2012
Fifa unveils details of final visit to 2026 World Cup candidate cities
World governing soccer body Fifa has announced it will visit Edmonton, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, and Toronto in its third and final leg of 2026 World Cup candidate host cities from November…
Socios.com secures Revolution practice facility naming rights
Blockchain provider Socios.com has entered the Major League Soccer and National Football League landscapes for the first time by securing a wide-ranging deal with Kraft Sports & Entertainment
Warriors renew jersey patch deal with Rakuten
NBA team retains its extensive tie with Japanese multinational corporation
StatusPRO attracts LeBron James, Naomi Osaka investment
Sports technology and gaming company StatusPRO has unveiled a series of high-profile strategic investors including National Basketball Association superstar LeBron James, Japanese tennis sensation Naomi…
Indian sports tech firm Edisn.ai acquired by fuboTV
US-based sports streaming platform fuboTV has acquired Bengaluru-based sports technology firm Edisn.ai