Baseball
Wrestling comeback brands process “pointless”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s decision to reinstate wrestling onto the Olympic programme has sparked criticism of the governing body’s voting process.
MLB owners losing patience with Rays stadium saga
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise owners are reportedly unhappy with the revenue-sharing agreement currently forcing them to support the Tampa Bay Rays team.
MLB discusses video replay expansion
Major League Baseball (MLB) is looking into an expansion in using video reviews from the 2014 season.
Rizzo made MLB’s Washington Nationals president
Major League Baseball (MLB) side the Washington Nationals has signed a long-term contract with its general manager Mike Rizzo promoting him to president of baseball operations.
Chicago’s Wrigley Field set for $500m renovation
Plans for a $500 million renovation of Wrigley Field, home of Major League Baseball (MLB) club the Chicago Cubs, has been approved by the Chicago Plan Commission.
MLB rules out calendar change for Olympics
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Bud Selig has ruled out the possibility of changing its season to allow top players to compete in the Olympics if the sport was readmitted to the Games.
City of San Jose sues MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) is being sued by the city of San Jose, California, after being accused of preventing the Oakland Athletics from moving to the region.
2014 MLB opener to be played in Australia
Australia will host Major League Baseball (MLB)‘s 2014 season opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks next March.
Dodgers’ Time Warner Cable deal faces fresh complications
Owners of the Los Angles Dodgers MLB team, Guggenheim Baseball Management, are being forced to rework their local rights deal with Time Warner Cable, according to the New York Post.
Rio 2016 president backs baseball-softball bid
Baseball and softball’s joint bid to return to the Olympic fold has been given a boost following comments by the Rio 2016 Games president.