North America
DraftKings extends its MLB rights in daily fantasy
Company retains ties with its first sports league partner
49ers ready to help Leeds United become “more of a global force”
NFL team the San Francisco 49ers are ready to play an active role in helping Leeds United become a Premier League force both on and off the field following the club's promotion to English soccer's top flight. SportBusiness speaks to 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe.
USL’s New Mexico United forced to move second match out of state due to Covid-19 restrictions
United Soccer League Championship team New Mexico United has been forced to move a second home game out of the state due to local Covid-19 restrictions
Raiders lose potential $30m commercial partnership due to Covid-19
The National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders have missed out on a potential 10-year, $30m commercial partnership with the Southern Nevada Water Authority due to the financial impact of the global Covid-19…
XFL could make comeback in “bubble” environment in 2021 or 2022
The XFL could make its return in a "bubble" environment in 2021 or 2022 following the start-up league's recent takeover
PitchBook partners with Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle, Washington-based financial data and software company PitchBook has partnered with National Hockey League expansion team Seattle Kraken to become a venue partner and suite-level sponsor of the Climate …
Kevin Durant, Thirty Five Ventures create The Boardroom Podcast Network
Kevin Durant's business company Thirty Five Ventures has partnered with premium podcast company Cadence13 to create The Boardroom Podcast Network.
Sinclair earnings show impact of pandemic
Prominent media company misses analyst targets
PLL uses PhotoShelter partnership to boost social media engagement
The Premier Lacrosse League has successfully leveraged its partnership with visual media technology company PhotoShelter to boost its social media engagement at the PLL Championship Series.
MLB heightens health protocols after early outbreaks
League adds many new measures following issues with Marlins, Cardinals
NBA, NBPA create foundation for Black economic empowerment
Effort to start with $300m in committed seed funding
Friedkin Group agrees €591m Roma takeover deal
Italian Serie A football club AS Roma is set to receive new American owners after the Friedkin Group agreed a €591m ($700m) deal to acquire the team.
Pacers strike sports betting partnership with PointsBet
The National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers have agreed a multiyear partnership with global sportsbook operator PointsBet, which has been designated an official sports gaming partner of the team
USTA reduces US Open prize money in wake of Covid-19
The winners of this year's US Open singles and doubles competitions will receive less money than in 2019 due to the financial effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
UConn cancels 2020 football season
School is the first in FBS tier to suspend play due to Covid-19
Professional Fighters League launches OTT streaming service
Mixed martial arts organization Professional Fighters League has launched a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, called the PFL MMA app
WWE hires Khan as president, CRO
Prominent former agent previously held senior role at CAA
NBCUniversal set for staff layoffs
US media company NBCUniversal is set to lay off a number of employees amid restructuring plans and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic