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JP Morgan Chase sets up sports investment group
Global financial services firm JP Morgan Chase has created a sports-focused investment banking division to offer advisory and financing solutions for investing in sports franchises to global clients.
NBA League Pass uses Sportradar tech to integrate in-app betting
Sportradar and the National Basketball Association have launched an in-play betting function on NBA League Pass through Sportradar's over-the-top technology emBet
Concacaf adds six-figure Chili’s sponsorship for Nations League Finals
Concacaf has announced a sponsorship by American national restaurant chain Chili's Grill & Bar as the official restaurant of the Concacaf Nations League Finals, which includes two semi-final matches and the final.
Jägermeister on board as title sponsor for new USL League One cup tournament
The United Soccer League's USL League One is launching an inaugural in-season cup competition with Jägermeister as the entitlement sponsor for the tournament in a new sponsorship deal.
NWSL franchise interest intensifies with $58m Reign sale
Seattle Reign has become the second National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise to be sold in a week, as the ownership overhaul in the top United States division continues apace.
EXCLUSIVE: Markowski exits DAZN, IMG’s Ridout to head up combat sports
Joe Markowski is leaving his role as chief executive of DAZN in North America with IMG’s Michael Ridout to take on certain duties heading up the broadcaster’s combat sports activities, SportBusiness can reveal.
New ESPN-Fox-WBD streaming JV names Distad CEO
The new joint venture streaming service of ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery today (Friday) named Pete Distad, the experienced media, sports and technology executive, as its chief executive.
San Diego Wave sold in record $120m deal for NWSL
The San Diego Wave of the National Women's Soccer League is being sold for a league-record price of $120m (€110m) on the eve of the team's third season, a source with knowledge of the deal confirmed t…
Ehrenkranz joins Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions as agency president
Sports marketing veteran Jeff Ehrenkranz has joined Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions as president of the Huntersville, North Carolina-based agency
Truist among bidders for Wells Fargo Championship title rights
Charlotte-based bank Truist Financial Corp is one of multiple banking and insurance sector suitors seeking to take over the title rights to the PGA Tour tournament currently known as the Wells Fargo Championship
Two Circles develops US business with move for digital content agency
US-based digital content agency Let It Fly Media has become the first Two Circles acquisition under the ownership of private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners
Fox Sports to air Premiership Rugby following MLR deal
Premiership Rugby will enjoy heightened exposure in the US market after Fox Sports agreed to air 10 matches, including the semi-finals and final, as part of a deal between the broadcaster and Major League…
Atlanta group pushing NHL to rethink expansion plans
Plans are advancing in Atlanta to bring a National Hockey League franchise to the city, after the Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment Group sent a formal request to the league to begin an expansion process
Cognizant named Major League Cricket’s first title sponsor
Major League Cricket has announced IT services company Cognizant as the league's title sponsor ahead of its second season.
CBS, TNT remain bullish over March Madness viewing figures
CBS Sports and TNT Sports are not concerned about a potential viewership dip at this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament after last year's lowest-performing championship game and an absence of star…
San Jose Earthquakes licenses commercial rights to The Town FC for MLS Next Pro
Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes has announced the club's MLS Next Pro team, Earthquakes II, will play under the name The Town FC after a licensing deal struck between the Town Group and MLS…
Chicago Bears ‘shifts focus’ for new stadium to lot next to Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears, of the National Football League, is planning to build a new stadium just south of its current home, Soldier Field, with more than $2bn (€1.8bn) to be invested for the domed stadium.
NWSL strengthens Amazon ties with merchandise sales remit
The National Women’s Soccer League is building on its partnership with one of its new domestic media rights-holders, Amazon, today (Monday) unveiling the e-commerce giant as its exclusive retail sponsor.