North America
Oberhof, Lake Placid to stage FIL continental championships
The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced that Oberhof and Lake Placid will host continental championships during the 2018-19 season.
USL success sees Cincinnati land MLS expansion franchise
FC Cincinnati has been rewarded for its rapid development as a United Soccer League (USL) team by being elevated to Major League Soccer (MLS) status for the 2019 season.
Fifa to host 2026 World Cup meeting
The committees behind the two bids to stage the 2026 Fifa World Cup will meet with inspectors from football’s global governing body tomorrow (Wednesday) ahead of the June 13 vote to determine the host of the national team tournament.
NHL chief talks up chances of Seattle expansion franchise
Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), has said the US city of Seattle could secure an expansion franchise before the end of the year, but played down reports that a deal is imminent.
MLB’s Mariners extend Safeco Field lease
Major League Baseball team the Seattle Mariners has signed a 25-year extension to its lease at Safeco Field.
NFL teams up with Fanatics
The NFL American football league has entered into a partnership with online sports apparel and merchandise retailer Fanatics.
FanDuel to merge with Paddy Power Betfair
Gambling operator Paddy Power Betfair has signed a definitive agreement with daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator FanDuel that will lead to the two companies merging their US businesses.
Arizona, New Orleans land Super Bowl hosting rights
The NFL American football league has today (Wednesday) awarded hosting rights for the 2023 and 2024 editions of its showpiece Super Bowl fixture to Arizona and New Orleans, respectively.
NFL takes a stand against anthem protests
NFL teams will be fined if their players or members of staff kneel during the national anthem before games from next season.
PSG targets US growth with opening of New York office
French Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain has opened a new office in New York in a move designed to further grow its brand in North America.
United 2026 | North American bid hopeful that economics, not politics, will sway vote
Organisers of the joint US-Canada-Mexico bid have promised a record $11bn profit for Fifa but anti-US sentiment globally has put a once-certain bid in real jeopardy.
IIHF moves to restrict presidential terms, awards hosting rights
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is to introduce a maximum term of 12 years for all Council positions within the sport’s global governing body, while the organisation has also announced the hosts for a number of its upcoming national team tournaments.
WNBA extends partnership with FanDuel
The North American Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has extended its partnership with daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator FanDuel.
Concacaf details US venues for expanded Gold Cup
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has confirmed the 15 US-based venues that will host next year’s edition of the Gold Cup national team tournament.
NCAA relaxes sports betting stance
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has opened up to allow US states that legalise sports gambling to host its championship events, but has maintained it will continue to restrict sponsorship and advertising from companies involved in the sector in the wake of this week’s landmark court ruling.
Major League Rugby to add Washington D.C. franchise
Major League Rugby, a new rugby union competition in the United States, is set to launch a new franchise in the capital of Washington, D.C.
Carolina Panthers confirm takeover deal with Tepper
The Carolina Panthers confirmed on Thursday that a definitive agreement has been signed to sell the NFL American football franchise to David Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management.
NASL seeks Concacaf support in USSF battle
The North American Soccer League has written to Concacaf members outside the US seeking support in its quest to resume operations in the United States.