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Troubled Dodgers file for bankruptcy protection
The Los Angeles Dodgers plunged further into crisis on Monday as the beleaguered Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court.
Universal Sports snaps up FIS World Cup rights
Universal Sports has acquired a major package of media rights covering a number of International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup events through to the conclusion of the 2015-16 season.
Gold Cup set to stay in USA – Blazer
CONCACAF has no interest in shifting the Gold Cup away from the United States until another country shows it can generate the same financial windfall through hosting the tournament, according to the organisation’s general secretary, Chuck Blazer.
Arena lease deal set to keep NHL team in Long Island
The New York Islanders National Hockey League (NHL) franchise has taken a giant step towards securing a deal to stay in Long Island.
Thrashers on way to Winnipeg after NHL board approves sale
The National Hockey League (NHL) board of governors have approved the sale of the Atlanta Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment, paving the way for the franchise to be relocated to Winnipeg in Canada for the start of next season.
Dodgers left in limbo after League rejects crucial TV deal
The future of the Los Angeles Dodgers is once again in limbo after Major League Baseball (MLB) rejected a proposed TV contract that would have thrown the beleaguered franchise a financial lifeline.
Heritage future secured as sponsors agree five-year deal
The future of the Heritage golf tournament in South Carolina has been secured after the RBC and Boeing penned a five-year title sponsorship deal.
Shinnecock to stage 2018 US Open
Shinnecock Hills will stage the US Open in 2018 after the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that the tournament would return to the Long Island club in seven years’ time.
Fox Soccer to rebrand and bundle content across platforms
Fox Soccer will start to bundle multi-platform content packages in the US to allow subscribers the option of watching games via computers and tablet devices, the broadcaster announced on Wednesday.
Kia revs up NBA partnership for Draft
Kia Motors America has been unveiled as the presenting partner of this year’s National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft.
Taxing issues
The taxation of athletes competing in the UK is “absurd”, according to the Sports and Entertainment Group at Saffery Champness.
NBC retains US Olympic broadcast rights in mammoth four-Games deal
NBC Universal splashed out US$4.38 billion to acquire the most expensive national broadcast package in Olympic history on Tuesday as the network retained the US broadcast rights to the next four editions of the Games.
Fox makes pitch for four-Games Olympic package as rivals wait in wings
Fox threw down the gauntlet to its rivals in the tender for the US broadcast rights to the Olympics on Monday by pledging to bid for a package covering four Games through to 2020.
Molson Coors and NHL to appeal court ruling against bumper sponsorship deal
Molson Coors Canada and the National Hockey League (NHL) have pledged to appeal an Ontario court’s ruling that could jeopardise a record sponsorship deal between the two parties.
Woods to stick with agent Steinberg
Tiger Woods is to part company with IMG after announcing he is staying with Mark Steinberg, the agent who helped to transform the golfer into the world’s first billion-dollar sportsman.
Stern optimistic of avoiding NBA lockout
National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern has expressed confidence a work stoppage can be avoided after the league held the latest set of labour talks with the players’ union on Wednesday.
NBA approves Gores’ Pistons takeover
Tom Gores’ takeover of the Detroit Pistons has been unanimously approved by the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) board of governors.
Winnipeg to welcome back NHL after True North completes Thrashers takeover
Winnipeg in Canada is set to welcome back National Hockey League (NHL) action after True North Sports and Entertainment (TNSE) completed a takeover of the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday.