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Concerns raised over ‘toxic’ US Soccer work culture
A series of anonymous reviews about the "toxic" work culture at the United States Soccer Federation on networking website Glassdoor have been confirmed as legitimate by the New York Times
Gallagher Premiership planning fixture on US soil in 2020
The Gallagher Premiership is planning to stage another rugby union fixture on United States soil in the spring of 2020, SportBusiness understands
NHL focused on World Cup return
North American ice hockey league the NHL, along with its players’ union the NHLPA, have said they are keen to revamp the World Cup of Hockey into an event that is held on a regular basis every four years.
USSF and US women’s team agree to mediation in gender discrimination dispute
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the 28 women's national team players who sued the governing body in March, in the search for equal pay and working conditions, have agreed to pursue mediation…
University of Connecticut poised to return to Big East in 2020 – reports
University expected to return to the conference where it won three of its four national titles in men's basketball
One Championship plans schedule expansion
One Championship, the Asia-facing martial arts series, plans to stage approximately 80 events in 2020 – nearly double the number set to take place this year.
Commisso looks to expand Fiorentina brand in US and refurbish Artemio Franchi Stadium
Italian-American billionaire intends to expand awareness of Serie A club stateside
Washington Nationals become second MLB club to expand netting further
League expects growing fan safety issue to be primarily a local, franchise-driven one
USOC rebrands as US Olympic & Paralympic Committee
The US Olympic Committee has formally changed its name to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee after a unanimous vote by the organization's board of directors
MLB Executive Council grants Tampa Bay Rays permission to explore split-season schedule in Montreal
Move by league's top-ranking ownership committee represents perhaps boldest step in Rays' long-running search for new ballpark
Stillman secures control of NHL champions, Coyotes sale gets green light
St Louis Blues chairman Tom Stillman has secured complete control of the reigning National Hockey League champion, while Alex Meruelo’s takeover of the Arizona Coyotes has been approved by the NHL’s boa…
Athletes to benefit as International Swimming League threatens Fina’s hold over sport
A Ukranian billionaire is funding the latest effort to turn swimming into a regular competitive professional sport and not just one of the most popular events at the Summer Olympics.
Relevent Sports establishes LaLiga-Serie A Cup
Relevent Sports Group, the creators of the International Champions Cup, has established a new pre-season tournament known as the LaLiga-Serie A Cup, a home-and-away series featuring teams from the Spanish…
San Diego secures USL Championship team
San Diego has secured a United Soccer League Championship team, with former US national team and Major League Soccer star forward Landon Donovan playing a key role as an investor and the executive vice-president…
Philadelphia Phillies see large bump in business fortunes with Harper signing
Fan excitement over the acquisition of the star free agent has fueled the MLB club to what is by far the league's largest per-game attendance increase. But Paul Hagen examines how the organization is already thinking long-term and looking to sustain fan engagement over Harper's entire 13-year deal.
Chicago White Sox to extend protective netting at Guaranteed Rate Field
MLB club becomes the first in the league to expand fan safety protection to each foul pole
LPGA expands Opendorse marketing partnership
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has expanded its partnership with athlete marketing platform Opendorse to also provide the Symetra Tour and 25 LPGA Tour events with access to Opendorse's technology…
North Carolina FC to unveil $1.9bn stadium complex as part of MLS bid
North Carolina FC will step up its aggressive bid to land a Major League Soccer expansion spot next week by unveiling plans for a new $1.9bn stadium complex in downtown Raleigh