Canada
Molson Coors and NHL to appeal court ruling against bumper sponsorship deal
Molson Coors Canada and the National Hockey League (NHL) have pledged to appeal an Ontario court’s ruling that could jeopardise a record sponsorship deal between the two parties.
Winnipeg to welcome back NHL after True North completes Thrashers takeover
Winnipeg in Canada is set to welcome back National Hockey League (NHL) action after True North Sports and Entertainment (TNSE) completed a takeover of the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday.
IIHF Women’s World Championship to return to Ottawa
Ottawa will host the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s World Championship, bringing the event back to the Canadian city for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1990.
Rogers acquires Indian Premier League rights in Canada
Canadian network Rogers Sportsnet has agreed a four-year deal to broadcast the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament.
TSN secures broadcast rights to ‘March Madness’
The Sports Network (TSN) has acquired broadcast rights within Canada to the upcoming ‘March Madness’ college men’s basketball event.
NHL toasts new beer sponsor in record deal
The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a record seven-year sponsorship agreement with SABMiller’s MillerCoors and Molson Coors subsidiaries in the United States and Canada, respectively.
ESPN and TSN snap up UEFA Euro rights
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that ESPN has snapped up the rights to the Euro 2012 and 2016 tournaments in the United States, while TSN will air the competitions in Canada.
NHL set for record revenues – Bettman
Commissioner Gary Bettman has stated the National Hockey League (NHL) is “extremely well positioned” as he disclosed it is on course to set an all-time revenue record.
London organisers urged to replicate Vancouver “passion”
Organisers of the London 2012 Olympics need to replicate the “passion” of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games to ensure the success of the event, according to officials from the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
Vancouver Olympics budget balanced, claims VANOC
The 2010 Winter Olympics broke even, according to the Vancouver organising committee’s final budget.
Rogers Communications eyes Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs
Canada’s largest wireless carrier, Rogers Communications is discussing the acquisition of National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Toronto Raptors and National Hockey League (NHL)’s Toronto Maple Leafs.
Edmonton approves extra $3m for IndyCar race
The city council has approved plans to raise the extra $3 million necessary to get the IndyCar race back to Edmonton, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation said.
Portugal’s Sport TV to launch in the US
Portuguese sports broadcaster Sport TV is to launch a channel in the US and Canada to cater for Portuguese-speaking audiences.
adidas switches global ad account to Sid Lee
Global apparel brand adidas is to move its global ad account from the 180 Amsterdam agency to Canadian-based Sid Lee, who has held the adidas Originals line account since 2008 and won several other parts of the company’s business since then.
NASCAR creates centralised licensing agency
NASCAR, the North American association of stock car racing, has formed the NASCAR Teams Licensing Trust - a centralised licensing agency for the sport’s biggest teams and most high-profile drivers.
Rogers to name Vancouver arena as GM pulls out
Canadian company Rogers Communications has agreed a 10-year naming rights deal with National Hockey League (NHL) team Vancouver Canucks to rename the GM Arena after the car maker decided to switch its sponsorship to in-arena activities.
Toronto 2015 Pan American Games organising team in place
The senior management team to lead the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games is now in place and operating, Ian Troop, CEO of Toronto 2015, announced yesterday.
Quebec to host SportAccord 2012
The SportAccord Convention, the annual world summit of sport attended by representatives from around 100 international sports federations, will be held in the city of Quebec in 2012.