USA

Football
Governance

Major League Soccer is reportedly planning to significantly expand its presence within the United States soccer pyramid by creating a new lower-division league, which it is hoped will begin play in the…
Ice Hockey
Sponsorship & Marketing

Leading United States-based gaming operator BetMGM has brought in National Hockey League legend Wayne Gretzky as a brand ambassador to help the company grow domestically and potentially into Canada
Baseball
Finance & Law

Conservative advocacy group seeks $1.1bn in compensatory, punitive damages
Baseball
Governance

Supporters believe new MLB event could top the Ice Bucket Challenge
Multi-sport
Events

The International Olympic Committee has teamed up with the International Paralympic Committee and the organising committees of the 2024, 2026 and 2028 Olympics to introduce a new global hospitality model,…
Winter Sports
Industry Moves

Smith to help lead Colorado-based ski resort operator
Ice Hockey
Sponsorship & Marketing

National Hockey League expansion team Seattle Kraken has announced Modelo as the official import beer partner of the franchise and Climate Pledge Arena
Tennis
Governance

Tournament executives seek to "advance mental health and wellbeing"
Wrestling
Industry Moves

Former DAZN, Fox Sports, ESPN executive finds new position
Basketball
Fan Engagement

The National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Clippers will air a special kids-focused simulcast of their NBA playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks on June 2 on regional sports network Bally Sports …
Football
Governance

Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF has been hit with a league-record $2m (€1.63m) fine, as well as a series of other sanctions, for violating salary budget and roster guidelines during the 2020 season.
Baseball
Fan Engagement

League looks to grow its profile in emerging digital collectibles market
Tennis
Events

Superstar player battles with tournament organizers over media obligations
Golf
Sponsorship & Marketing

Global agency working on both short- and long-term opportunities for golfer
Finance & Law

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Loy, president of global golf for international sports business agency Sportfive and the longtime agent and business partner for iconic golfer Phil Mickelson. Eric and Chris also discuss limited partner lawsuits involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tampa Bay Rays, the rising presence of Las Vegas, Nevada, as a major sports market, and the strong performance of American retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Football
Finance & Law

Swiss banking group Julius Baer has agreed to pay $79.7m (€65.4
Basketball
Stadia

NBA team to remain long-term at AEG-owned venue in downtown LA
Motorsport
Events

Race will set pandemic-era attendance record, local TV blackout lifted