MLS expansion team drawing huge buzz thanks to the excitement of Austin, Texas, finally becoming a major league sports town and the global profile of minority owner and noted actor Matthew McConaughey. Bob Williams reports.
Nashville SC eager to make up for lost time in MLS after overcoming stadium setback
Bob Williams takes a look at the developments in Nashville since the city was awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team in December 2017, and the challenges faced during this period.
“It’s not in our DNA to give up” | Why Sacramento remains positive about securing MLS slot
Todd Dunivant, Sacramento Republic's general manager and new president, speaks to SportBusiness about the devastating impact of Ron Burkle's decision to withdraw financial backing for the city's MLS expansion team and efforts to revive the project.
NWSL ‘poised to approve’ relocation of Sacramento expansion team to San Diego
The National Women's Soccer League board of governors is reportedly poised to approve the relocation of the announced expansion team in Sacramento, California, to San Diego
Chicago Red Stars grow extensive ownership group
The National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Red Stars have added a second group of investors to the club's expansive ownership group, which now totals 36 individuals.
Premier League preparing ‘Owners’ Charter’ to tackle Super League threat
The English Premier League has announced it is preparing a new “Owners’ Charter” in response to the mooted European Super League, while the Football Association has commenced a probe into the breakaway compe…
Fan revolt leads to postponed Premier League match
Planned peaceful protest in Manchester quickly grows more angry and violent
Sinclair heightens push for regional direct-to-consumer offering
Facing rising pressures both financially and from distributors, Sinclair Broadcast Group is accelerating its efforts to introduce a direct-to-consumer offering early next year for its regional sports content. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
APOS 2021 | Media leaders discuss turbulent transition from pay-TV to streaming era
Sports media industry leaders shared their insights on their own businesses and broader trends at the recent APOS 2021, the Asia-Pacific media industry summit.
Executive Insights webinar | Sponsorship and marketing in European football
In the latest edition in our Executive Insights series of webinars, designed to give sports business and sport management students an exclusive and unrivalled look at how leaders across the business of…
Rachel Jacobson on the Drone Racing League’s future pathway
In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Rachel Jacobson, Drone Racing League president. Eric and Chris also discuss discuss the National Hockey League’s new, seven-year domestic rights agreement with Turner Sports, a new content and sponsorship agreement between Meadowlark Media and DraftKings, and the pending domestic rights renewals for England’s Premier League.