Americas
WME-IMG takes grip of Professional Bull Riders
The WME-IMG agency has furthered its presence in the live event productions market by agreeing to acquire Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the world’s premier bull riding circuit.
No CFU block vote in Fifa presidential election
Gordon Derrick, the president of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), has confirmed that the regional body will not adopt a block-voting approach for the upcoming presidential election at Fifa, the sport’s global governing body.
Celtics and Kings maintain NBA’s commitment to Mexican market
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings will travel to Mexico in December to play the league’s third regular-season game in the country – the organisation’s most popular destination outside the US and Canada.
NFL venue to host historic NRFL v Leicester Tigers game
Lincoln Financial Field, home of NFL American football team the Philadelphia Eagles, has been revealed as the host venue for a one-off match between English Premiership club Leicester Tigers and an all-star National Rugby Football League team ahead of the proposed launch of the new NRFL rugby union competition in the US.
Under Armour buoyed by Spieth’s Masters success
Kevin Plank, founder and chief executive of Under Armour, has hailed the impact of US golfer Jordan Spieth’s success in the Masters tournament for the sportswear company’s global brand.
Fina chief elected as new Paso president
Julio Cesar Maglione has been elected as the interim president of the Pan American Sports Organisation (Paso).
NBA’s Bucks unveil plans for billion-dollar arena and entertainment complex
NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks has unveiled plans for the development of a new multi-purpose arena and sports and entertainment district in a project that could be worth $1bn (€936.7m).
Dakar Rally mainstay Chile withdraws to focus on disaster relief
Chile has withdrawn from its status as a regular host country for the Dakar Rally, stating the funds needed to stage the 2016 edition of the annual motorsport event would be better used to repair damage caused by flash floods that have hit the northern, desert region of the South American country.
NBA joins forces with Fiba for groundbreaking Cuban venture
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has confirmed it is to become the first US professional sports league to visit Cuba since the two countries in December agreed to restore diplomatic relations.
Washington Nationals secure 2018 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball (MLB) has confirmed that the Washington Nationals will host its 2018 All-Star Game.
Rio mayor dismisses Olympic construction concerns at Deodoro complex
Eduardo Paes, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, has said construction of facilities in the Deodoro zone which will be used during the city’s hosting of the 2016 summer Olympic Games is on track despite the company in charge of the project having laid off workers.
Airbnb follows Rio 2016 deal with Copa America partnership
Online home-rental marketplace Airbnb has secured its latest partnership with a major sports event by agreeing a deal with organisers of the Copa America national team football tournament, which takes place in Chile later this year.
Hawk-Eye secures GLT contract for Canada’s Women’s World Cup
Hawk-Eye has been appointed as the official goal-line technology (GLT) provider for the 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Canada after it missed out on the same contract for the men’s edition of the national team football competition last year.
USOC rallies behind Boston 2024 amid Olympic bid speculation
The US Olympic Committee (USOC) has rejected reports that it may drop Boston’s bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, stating such suggestions are “simply not true.”
NFL partners with Bruin Sports, Red Bird to revamp hospitality business
The NFL American football league has announced a new hospitality venture with global sports marketing company Bruin Sports Capital and private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners.
GT series agree to collaborate
The Blancpain GT Series and Pirelli World Challenge have established an extensive partnership that will lead to events taking place on a global basis.
StubHub files lawsuit against Ticketmaster and NBA’s Warriors
Online ticket exchange StubHub has filed a lawsuit against rival operator Ticketmaster and US NBA basketball franchise the Golden State Warriors after accusing both parties of conspiring to create an illegal resale market.
Laying Down The Law
Owen Evans spoke to leading lawyers to get a behind-the-scenes look at the sports law sector, find out what major issues have come across the desks of major firms in recent months, and identify what areas of the sports industry are changing so fast that the legal sector is struggling to keep abreast.