North America
John Angelos reportedly named Orioles’ control executive
Son of MLB team owner assumes greater operational responsibility
Sports plays critical role in US election
Sports venues around the country used as voting centers, while former football coach Tuberville wins a Senate seat and three state gambling measures pass
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…
Michelob Ultra focuses on ‘health and wellness’ for PGA Championship extension
Matthew Glendinning looks at the details of the AB InBev-owned beer brand's extension with the golf major.
NBA poised to loosen sponsorship restrictions to boost team revenues
The National Basketball Association is reportedly poised to loosen sponsorship restrictions in sports betting, hard alcohol and casino categories in order to boost cash flow into teams in the wake of the…
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
Disney poised to make aggressive bid for NFL’s “SNF”
Media giant eyes upgrade in its NFL rights package
Orioles’ Elias pens open letter to fans
Message indirectly references questions regarding potential franchise sale
Silver: ‘Time is running out’ for NBA pre-Christmas restart
Keeping intended timetable will require deal with union in coming days
Supreme Court rejects NFL, DirecTV appeal in Sunday Ticket suit
US high court declines to review antitrust suit
Australia receives Rugby World Cup bid funding boost, Gosper talks up US market
Australia’s bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been boosted with the federal government reaffirming its support by granting an additional A$8.8m (€5.3m/$6.2m) in funding.
NFL could have expanded 16-team playoffs if games are lost due to Covid-19
The National Football League could expand its playoffs from 14 to 16 teams if regular-season games are lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to multiple reports
Memphis Grizzlies, FanDuel secure sports betting partnership
The National Basketball Association's Memphis Grizzlies have announced a multiyear partnership with FanDuel Group, which has been designated an official sports betting partner and the exclusive official …
DraftKings secures major Masters presence with DeChambeau partnership
Daily fantasy and sports betting company DraftKings will gain a significant presence at The Masters by agreeing to an exclusive, multiyear partnership with tournament favorite Bryson DeChambeau.
2020 Concacaf Champions League to be completed in centralized US location
The 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League will be completed in a centralized location in the United States from December 15-22, the regional soccer federation has announced
Toronto Wolfpack faces uncertain future after failing to secure Super League reinstatement
Canadian rugby league team Toronto Wolfpack is facing an extremely uncertain future after losing its bid to gain reinstatement to the Betfred Super League next year
Ex-Fox executives denied in bid to be tried separately from Full Play
Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez, two former executives at US-based media group 21st Century Fox, have failed in their attempts to have a separate trial from sports marketing agency Full Play as part of…
Nashville SC partners with Elevate Sports, Ticketmaster ahead of move to new stadium
Major League Soccer's Nashville SC has partnered with Elevate Sports Ventures and Ticketmaster to lead marketing and ticket-sales efforts ahead of the club's move to its new soccer-specific stadium at…