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MLS teams feel the noise with new Stadium Alliance
Seven Major League Soccer (MLS) teams have come together to form an alliance which aims to attract more business to their venues from the music and entertainment industry.
Ebersol to advise Bell on NBC’s Olympics coverage
Jim Bell, the executive producer of NBC’s ‘Today’ show, has been handed the responsibility of steering the US network’s coverage of the London 2012 Olympics, although his predecessor Dick Ebersol will remain involved in the channel’s output.
UPS expands college sports partnership with bumper deal
United Parcel Service (UPS) has expanded its sponsorship of college sports in the United States by penning a new “multi-year” agreement with IMG College.
Sponsors line up to replace Viking as PGA Tour event sponsor
Half a dozen potential sponsors are ready to replace Viking Range as the commercial backer of the PGA Tour’s event in Mississippi, according to tournament director Randy Watkins.
AEG chief calls upon legislators to protect LA stadium project
AEG chief Tim Leiweke has warned that the proposed construction of a new National Football League (NFL) stadium in Los Angeles hinges on state lawmakers introducing special legislation in the next two weeks to protect developers from lawsuits.
Packers unveil Lambeau Field expansion plans
The National Football League’s (NFL) Green Bay Packers have announced that no taxpayer dollars will be used to fund an expansion of the team’s historic Lambeau Field stadium.
NBA players ready to miss “this season and more” – Evans
National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) vice-president Maurice Evans has insisted his organisation will not accept the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) current collective bargaining agreement proposal even if it means losing “this season and more”.
UEFA signs up further broadcast partners
UEFA has awarded the free-to-air media rights to Euro 2012 in Portugal, while it has also concluded a deal for the 2012-15 Europa League cycle in the USA and Caribbean.
Panasonic teams up with CBS for 3D US Open coverage
Panasonic has linked up with CBS Sports and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to offer 3D coverage of the US Open tennis grand slam for the second consecutive year.
New Meadowlands Stadium confirms title sponsorship
MetLife was officially unveiled as the new title sponsor of the New Meadowlands Stadium on Monday.
There will be no US bid for 2020 Olympics – USOC
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) confirmed on Monday that the body would not be submitting a bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
MetLife to be unveiled as New Meadowlands Stadium naming partner
The US$1.6 billion home of the New York Jets and New York Giants National Football League (NFL) teams is set to be renamed MetLife Stadium after a major new naming rights deal was reportedly agreed.
US Open warm-up event picks up academic supporter
Yale University has become one of five major sponsors of the New Haven tennis tournament, the warm-up event for the US Open.
UFC confirms seven-year Fox broadcast deal
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has secured a landmark move to network television in the United States by striking a seven-year broadcast deal with Fox Sports.
MLB delays vote on approving Astros takeover
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is optimistic Major League Baseball (MLB) will approve the sale of the franchise to Jim Crane in the next fortnight despite the League’s decision to postpone a vote on the transaction.
Harley Davidson motors on with UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has struck a multi-year sponsorship renewal with motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson.
US F1 officials welcome later date for grand prix
United States Grand Prix officials have welcomed the decision to switch the 2012 Formula One grand prix in Austin, Texas, from June to November.
Indy 500 to stay on ABC after new six-year contract
The famous Indianapolis 500 race, one of the biggest events on the American sporting calendar, will remain on ABC through to 2018 after the US network and the IndyCar Series agreed a new six-year rights deal.