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Kings of Queen City | FC Cincinnati president on the club’s preparations for MLS
US Digest | Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
US Digest | United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide
In this week's US sports industry round-up: United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide; NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo Russia 2018 matches; and New Jersey sports betting bill is given the green light.
SportBusiness Group Launches Groundbreaking Global Summit In Miami
SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings 2018 | Guaranteed satisfaction – San Diego State University
San Diego State University’s Sports MBA has come out on top of the student satisfaction ranking, with a winning showing in both the graduate choice and course usefulness criteria. Scott Minto, director of the programme, tells Adam Nelson why the course is so popular with its students.
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
Pro Sports Leagues Make Successful Stock Pickers
Looking at historical data of the publicly-traded commercial partners of the US major leagues shows that investing in Official Corporate Partners is a sound long-term investment strategy.
US Digest | NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years
In this week's US sports industry round-up: NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years; FC Cincinnati to join MLS in 2019; and Twin Cities 'netted $370m from Super Bowl'
ESPN+ deal gives USL visibility and credibility, says league president
USL president Jake Edwards talks to SportBusiness International at Leaders Week in NYC about his concern for legalized sports betting, rising expansion fees and the possibility of promotion and relegation
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena offers template for smart cities
District Detroit app not only links the home of the Red Wings and Pistons to a 50-block neighbourhood, it also offers an insight into how public spaces could be connected in future.
US Digest | MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London
In this week's US sports industry round-up: MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London; United 2026 offers financial and diplomatic assurances; and Manning considers joining Panthers ownership group
US Digest | Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl; NFL Draft draws record TV ratings; and Trump interference threatens USA-led World Cup bid
Bucks fever | The Milwaukee Bucks on establishing their NBA 2K League team
Ahead of the launch of the NBA's "fourth league", Bucks Gaming's co-managing directors tell SportBusiness International how they set up the esports team from scratch.
Streaming success | How Real Salt Lake and a Utah TV station created ground-breaking OTT deal
SportBusiness International spoke to Real Salt Lake's Trey Fitz-Gerald and KSL's Tanya Vea about an innovative partnership that has led to the MLS team's matches being live-streamed without them being shown on network TV.