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US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
US Digest | MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London
In this week's US sports industry round-up: MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London; United 2026 offers financial and diplomatic assurances; and Manning considers joining Panthers ownership group
US Digest | Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl; NFL Draft draws record TV ratings; and Trump interference threatens USA-led World Cup bid
NBA to open first lifestyle centre in China
The NBA China division of the North American basketball league has partnered with the Hongkun Group to launch a themed lifestyle complex in Wuqing, Tianjin.
US Digest | Fox to cover World Cup mainly from LA studio
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Fox to cover World Cup mainly from LA studio; United 2026 appears to benefit from Morocco malaise; and NBA 'one-and-done' rule is on the way out
NBA appoints new head of Chinese division
North American basketball league the NBA has appointed Derek Chang as the chief executive of its China division.
US Digest | Philadelphia 76ers rise to third in NBA merchandise sales
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Philadelphia 76ers rise to third in NBA merchandise sales; G League players get long-overdue pay rises; and advertisers told to expect stronger Thursday Night Football
Legalised betting | US sport is sitting on a goldmine but squabbling stakeholders could limit earnings
US Digest | ESPN Plus adds boxing and soccer content
In this week's US sports industry round-up: ESPN Plus adds boxing and soccer content; race to buy Carolina Panthers enters final stretch; and Fifa inspects North American World Cup bid
US Digest | Anheuser-Busch launches incentive-based sponsorship program
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Anheuser-Busch launches incentive-based sponsorship program; ESPN+ to launch on April 12; and Concacaf president paid more than Uefa and Fifa counterparts
US Digest | Turner Sports joins crowded, competitive OTT arena
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Turner Sports joins crowded, competitive OTT arena; NBA to offer fans fourth-quarter live streaming; and MetLife Stadium proposed for 2026 World Cup final
Micro management | Why the NBA has launched fourth-quarter live streaming
NBA commissioner Adam Silver tells SportBusiness International why micro-transactions are more than a revenue stream – and why the concept will catch on
US Digest | New pro football league gets headstart on XFL
In this week's US sports industry round-up: New pro football league gets headstart on XFL; NFL Draft to have unprecedented TV coverage; and MLB to expand international push with London series
Local focus | The NBA doubles international rights income with flexible approach
Frank Dunne reports on how the NBA tries to maximise its international media-rights income by approaching each market with complete flexibility.
US Digest | Seattle NHL bid gains $100m and another Leiweke
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Seattle NHL bid gains $100m and another Leiweke; MLB takes big swing with exclusive Facebook deal; and New York Cosmos count the cost of NASL demise
US Digest | LA Clippers find match in Bumble
In this week's US sports industry round-up: LA Clippers find match in Bumble; Seattle sends strong message to NHL; and Pitaro replaces Skipper as ESPN president
US Digest | North American 2026 World Cup bid in danger
In this week's US sports industry round-up: North American 2026 World Cup bid in danger; SeatGeek just the ticket for Dallas Cowboys; and Pizza Hut grabs slice of the NFL pie
Taking a stand | How should rights-holders deal with player politics?
SportBusiness International looks at how the NFL has dealt with the kneeling protests and what lessons can be learned from the episode in a fevered political atmosphere in the US.