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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.
MLS strikes “significant” broadcast deal with NBC Sports Group
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has hailed the agreement of a broadcast rights deal with NBC Sports Group as a “significant step forward” for the organisation.
Meruelo strikes deal to become NBA’s first Hispanic owner
Alex Meruelo is set to become the first Hispanic majority owner of a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise after striking a deal to acquire the Atlanta Hawks.
IMG veteran to lead new MediaCom sports division
MediaCom Worldwide has brought in Marcus John from IMG to lead its new sports division.
AEG’s NFL stadium plan receives boost
Anschutz Entertainment Group’s (AEG) plan to develop a National Football League (NFL) stadium in downtown Los Angeles has cleared a major hurdle by receiving the backing of a city council panel.
New Jersey officials make F1 proposal
The prospect of a second Formula One event in the United States has returned to the table after fresh talks emerged about staging a street race in New Jersey.
NBA takes to court over labour dispute
The lockout saga surrounding the National Basketball Association (NBA) took a new twist on Tuesday as the league filed two claims against the players’ union (NBPA).
Islanders handed arena blow
New York Islanders owner Charles Wang has maintained he will honour the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise’s lease at Nassau Coliseum despite suffering a crushing blow at a public referendum.
NBA players given green light to look overseas
National Basketball Association (NBA) players have been cleared to play overseas during the ongoing lockout, after the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) approved the move on Friday.
NFL players approve new labour deal to end lockout
The four-and-a-half-month National Football League (NFL) lockout came to an end on Monday after the players’ union unanimously agreed to a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with team owners.
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Players agree terms on NFL deal – report
National Football League (NFL) players and owners have reportedly agreed terms on the outstanding issues before a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement is sealed.
IOC and USOC “very close” to new revenue-sharing deal
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is close to sealing a new revenue-sharing agreement with the US Olympic Committee (USOC), according to Richard Carrion, an executive board member at the global governing body.
NFL owners approve new CBA, but union stops short of confirming deal
The head of the National Football League (NFL) Players Association last night appeared to play down suggestions that an end to the lockout was imminent despite owners having voted to approve a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Dodgers ownership battle enters court
The battle over the ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers reached a Delaware Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday, with the franchise’s owners fighting to keep control of the team’s finances.
Sprint plans to be in NASCAR for “long haul”
Sprint is committed to NASCAR for “the long haul”, according to the telecommunications company’s director of sports marketing, Tim Considine.