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Blue Jays could start 2021 MLB season in Tampa area
Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays could be forced to start their 2021 campaign in the Tampa area due to ongoing travel restrictions between the United States and Canada in the wake of the Covid-19…
NHL puts pause on puck tracking due to performance concerns
The National Hockey League has announced that it is putting a pause on its much-anticipated puck tracking technology just six days into the 2020-21 season due to performance concerns
SkipTheDishes, NHL strike multiyear Canadian partnership
Canadian food delivery service SkipTheDishes has announced a multiyear Canadian partnership with the National Hockey League, in which the company has been designated the official food delivery app of the…
Montreal Impact rebrands as Club de Foot Montréal
Major League Soccer team Montreal Impact has unveiled a major identity refresh, in which the club has been renamed Club de Foot Montréal, or CF Montréal for short.
Blue Jays sign president and CEO Shapiro to extension
MLB club retains veteran senior executive with five-year deal
Bettman acknowledges it would be cheaper for NHL not to play
NHL commissioner addresses heavy anticipated losses for revised 2020-21 season
PGA Tour Series-China season cancelled
Golf's PGA Tour has cancelled the 2021 season of its Chinese developmental tour, the PGA Tour Series-China, due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Calgary targets rescheduled FIS World Championships
The Canadian city of Calgary is interested in hosting the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships, which had initially been due to take place in Beijing n…
St. Louis Blues among latest NHL teams to add helmet sponsors
A further series of National Hockey League teams have announced helmet sponsorships for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
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NHL helmet sponsors offer stop-gap solution – and insights about the future
Keith Wachtel, NHL's chief business officer, speaks to SportBusiness about the wider strategy behind the league's new division and helmet sponsorships for the 2020-21 season.
Montréal seeks sector convergence as part of events offering
Montréal is determined to avoid the financial mistakes of the past as it builds on its reputation as Canada’s busiest sporting city, with an eye on converging the worlds of sport, arts and entertainment. Bradley Rial reports.
“The math just kept getting worse” | Why Toronto Wolfpack pulled plug on Super League season
Toronto chief executive Bob Hunter tells SportBusiness the club is expecting to face serious "consequences" of withdrawing from 2020 campaign at late notice due to coronavirus-enforced financial problems
“Remote production is extremely difficult” | Inside the NHL Player Gaming Challenge
The NHL will this week become the latest major sports organization to launch a players-only esports competition in an attempt to stay relevant and keep fans engaged. Bob Williams reports.
Sportsnet agrees regional rights extensions with NHL’s Flames, Oilers
Canadian pay-television broadcaster Sportsnet has agreed ‘multi-year’ regional broadcast rights extensions with the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.
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NHL divisions for 2020-21 season will have title sponsors
The National Hockey League has continued to innovate to maintain revenue streams in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic by announcing that its four divisions for the 2020-21 season will have their own title…
NHL teams continue to add helmet sponsorships
A series of further National Hockey League teams have announced helmet sponsorships ahead of the 2020-21 season, which is scheduled to kick off on January 13
NHL Canadian division confirmed as 2020-21 season is given green light
The National Hockey League will officially stage a 56-game regular season beginning on January 13, which will include an all-Canadian division, following an agreement for the 2020-21 campaign with the…
Montreal Impact confirms “major identity change” for 2021
Major League Soccer team Montreal Impact has confirmed it will "undergo a major identity change" for the 2021 season.
NHL Canadian teams face prospect of playing entire 2020-21 season in US
The National Hockey League's seven Canadian teams could now be forced to play the entire 2020-21 season in the United States, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the plans of major sports organizations
Formula E signs TVA Sports rights deal, Extreme E kits out with Moncler
Pay-television broadcaster TVA Sports has agreed a three-year deal to become the exclusive French-language broadcaster of Formula E in Canada
AHL, ECHL join NHL’s “Hockey is For Everyone” campaign
The American Hockey League and East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), as well as their members clubs, have joined the National Hockey League's "Hockey is For Everyone" inclusiveness campaign
CPL team York9 rebranded as York United FC
Canadian Premier League club York9 FC has unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh, which includes a new name, brand identity, crest, and jersey for the 2021 season
BioSteel brings in Toronto Raptors as latest NBA partner
The National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors have signed a multiyear partnership with sports nutrition company BioSteel, which has been designated the official sports drink of the team.
NHL considers putting sponsorship logos on helmets
The National Hockey League is reportedly considering putting sponsorship logos on players' helmets as a means to secure additional revenues
Canadian division likely for 2020-21 NHL season
Pandemic restrictions at US-Canada border continue to impact NHL operations
NHL Reverse Retro jersey collection proves immediate commercial success
The National Hockey League's new Reverse Retro jersey collection, which has been created in partnership with league partner adidas, has proven an immediate commercial success across a series of metrics
Montreal Impact ‘planning to change name’ to Montréal FC
Major League Soccer's Montreal Impact is planning to change its name to Montréal FC, Radio-Canada has reported.
Toronto Blue Jays planning to demolish Rogers Centre and build new ballpark
Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly planning to demolish Rogers Centre in order to build a state-of-the-art new ballpark in its place
Toronto Raptors to open 2020-21 NBA season in Tampa
The Toronto Raptors will open the 2020-21 National Basketball Association season playing home games in Tampa, Florida, due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Toronto Wolfpack creates hardship fund for players, staff
Canadian transatlantic rugby league team Toronto Wolfpack has created a hardship fund to financially support players and staff who have not been paid any wages since June 10.
NHL creates leaguewide alternate jersey program
Reverse Retro program seeks to tap into strong fan affinity for throwback designs
Raptors could relocate to Tampa for 2020-21 NBA season
The Toronto Raptors are in preliminary talks to relocate to Tampa, Florida, for at least part of the 2020-21 National Basketball Association season if they are unable to play in Canada due to coronavirus…
NHL explores reduced schedule, short-term hubs for 2020-21 season
The National Hockey League is considering a wide range of dramatic measures to try to keep its forthcoming 2020-21 season a success in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Electronic Arts signs multiyear licensing renewal with NHL, UFC
Video game developer Electronic Arts has announced a multiyear renewal of its long-standing licensing agreement with the National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association.
Indonesia pushes forward with 2032 Olympics bid, Vancouver delays 2030 debate
Indonesia has stepped up its bid plans for the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics, with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) ordering the formation of a special committee to oversee the effort, while Vancouver…
Super League commits to 12-team 2021 season, restructures play-offs
The board of the top-level professional rugby league club competition the Super League has confirmed that it will seek to admit a 12th team to the competition for its 2021 season, following the news that…
Vancouver to discuss sustainable bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
Vancouver City Council will tomorrow (Wednesday) discuss a motion that could lead to the Canadian city launching a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics