National Hockey League (NHL)
China Digest | AFC tenders commercial rights
In this week's China sports industry round-up: AFC tenders commercial rights; China sends record numbers to Winter Olympics; and Alibaba starts activating Olympic sponsorship
US Digest | Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz stadium bucks concession pricing trend
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Atlanta stadium bucks concession pricing trend; Fox buys Thursday Night Football rights; and Solo files complaint against US Soccer
San Jose lands All-Star Weekend as NHL outlines international games, esports plan
North American ice hockey league the NHL has announced that the San Jose Sharks will host its 2019 All-Star Game, while it has scheduled games for next campaign in a host of European markets and China as well as outlining plans to form an esports competition.
US Digest | NBA wants legalized sports gambling
In this week's US sports industry round-up: NBA wants legalized sports gambling; Fox favourites for Thursday Night Football; and all still to play for in US Soccer presidential race
NHL to consider Seattle for next expansion franchise
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has confirmed the North American ice hockey league’s board of governors has agreed to consider an application from the city of Seattle for an expansion franchise.
NHL returns to college for 2019 Winter Classic
Notre Dame Stadium, home of the University of Notre Dame’s American football team, will host the NHL’s 2019 Winter Classic, one of two outdoor game announcements made by the North American ice hockey league.
NHL takes 2018 Winter Classic to home of MLB’s Mets
IIHF president holds out hope for NHL Olympics deal
NHL closes door on Pyeongchang 2018 participation
IOC claims breakthrough in ice hockey talks for Pyeongchang 2018
NHL stars set to be absent from Pyeongchang 2018, says Bettman
Golden Knights cleared for NHL debut
NHL set to decide on Pyeongchang participation in March – Fasel
NHL lining up games in Sweden, China – report
NHL curbing its enthusiasm for Olympics, jersey sponsorship
IIHF chief expects NHL Olympic decision by end of January
NHL’s Coyotes unveil plans for new arena
The Arizona Coyotes NHL ice hockey franchise has announced plans to build a new arena in a move that could ease fears over the team’s future direction.
World Cup of Hockey’s return won’t impact Olympic talks, says Bettman
National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has said the impact of the return of its World Cup of Hockey property will not determine whether the North American league continues its participation in the winter Olympic Games.