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Salt Lake City returns to Olympic fray - 9th February 2012

The prospect of an American bid for the 2022 or 2026 Winter Olympics moved closer on Wednesday as an exploratory committee was formed by Salt Lake City officials.

Super Bowl breaks TV records yet again - 7th February 2012

The New York Giants’ dramatic win in Sunday’s Super Bowl ensured the National Football League’s (NFL) showpiece game set a new broadcast landmark for the third year running.

NFL Network scheme has primetime goal - 6th February 2012

The National Football League (NFL) has announced that its official television network will broadcast five additional regular-season games in 2012 in a bid to grant franchises additional primetime coverage.

San Francisco 49ers become first beneficiaries of NFL stadium fund - 3rd February 2012

National Football League (NFL) owners on Thursday approved a US$200 million loan in a landmark deal that is set to provide considerable impetus to the development of a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.

NASCAR takes hands-on approach to digital media - 31st January 2012

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has extended its long-standing digital partnership with Turner Sports in a restructured deal that will see the organisation take a core part of the operation in-house from 2013.

Scotiabank ices new NHL deal - 30th January 2012

The National Hockey League (NHL) has agreed a deal that will see Scotiabank continue in its role as the official bank of the League.

LG reconnects with NCAA - 27th January 2012

LG Electronics USA will continue as an official corporate partner of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) after signing a new contract through to August 2015.

NFL clubs hand commissioner Goodell contract extension - 26th January 2012

The National Football League (NFL) announced on Wednesday that its clubs have agreed to hand commissioner Roger Goodell a new contract that will extend his tenure through to the end of the 2018-19 season.

Initial round of bidding for Dodgers attracts $1 billion offers - 25th January 2012

Multiple offers in excess of US$1 billion have been tabled in the initial round of bidding in the auction for Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report.

USA Today Sports enhances online presence - 25th January 2012

The USA Today Sports Media Group has made a significant move to strengthen its position in the online sports market by acquiring Fantasy Sports Ventures (FSV) and Big Lead Sports, the largest independent digital sports property in North America.