North America
Major League Wrestling extends with US rights-holder beIN
Subscription broadcaster beIN Sports has renewed an agreement for US rights to the Major League Wrestling promotion
TicketIQ debuts new data-driven marketing platform
FanIQ looks to build out detailed fan profiles relying heavily on social media data
Red Wings extend, expand BetMGM partnership
The National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings have extended and expanded their strategic partnership with online gaming company BetMGM
World Series TV ratings hit record low
Viewership for Dodgers-Rays matchup falls 30 per cent from a year ago
MLB rebukes Turner for participating in World Series celebration
League's position does not explain why player wasn't prevented from returning to field
Phillips promoted to expanded role at NBC Sports
NBC Sports Group has promoted senior executive Damon Phillips to the newly-created position of senior vice president of strategic initiatives and head of diversity and inclusion.
2021 Boston Marathon postponed until at least next fall
The Boston Athletic Association has decided to postpone next year's Boston Marathon until "at least the fall of 2021" in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Qualtrics founder Smith to buy Jazz, Vivint Arena in $1.66bn deal
Ryan Smith, the co-founder of Utah-based data and analytics research firm Qualtrics, has entered into an agreement to purchase the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz in deal worth a reported $1.66bn
BioSteel agrees to wide-ranging deal with Dallas Mavericks
Sports nutrition company BioSteel has struck a multiyear, wide-ranging sponsorship with the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks
Drone Racing League, Genius Sports strike long-term data agreement
The Drone Racing League has struck a long-term agreement with specialist sports data and technology firm Genius Sports as a means to move into the sports betting landscape
FloSports converts US rights deal for Autumn Nations Cup
US-based sports streaming service FloSports has acquired rights for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup, a new international rugby union tournament set up following the postponement of autumn Test tours
T-Mobile enters competitive US streaming landscape with TVision service
Global telco T-Mobile has entered the crowded and competitive United States streaming landscape with its revamped TVision service, which debuts on November 1
Whoop valued at $1.2bn after $100m Series E funding
Wearable technology provider Whoop has been valued at $1.2bn following a $100m Series E financing led by late stage venture capital firm and growth equity firm IVP
Yahoo Sports looks to operate at center of emerging sports industry trends
Verizon-owned digital sports media outlet looks to be aggressive in areas such as legalized wagering, 5G mobile networks, and virtual reality. Yahoo Sports general manager Geoff Reiss discusses the company's efforts with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher
MLB ends 2020 season, but finish marred by positive Covid-19 test
Dodgers star Turner participates in World Series title celebration despite positive test
DC United, FanDuel partner for Audi Field sportsbook after Caesars deal collapses
Major League Soccer team DC United has announced a multiyear partnership with leading gaming company FanDuel, the cornerstone of which will be a retail sportsbook at Audi Field
Pac-12 secures multiyear partnership with Pacific Seafood
The Pac-12 collegiate athletic conference has struck a multiyear partnership with Oregon-based seafood company Pacific Seafood, which has been designated the organization's official meat and seafood provider
Samsung strikes QLED TV-focused partnership with LA Rams
The National Football League's Los Angeles Rams have announced a partnership with Samsung Electronics of America, which designates the Samsung QLED TV as the official television of the franchise.