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PGA of America acquires Nextgengolf
The PGA of America has acquired Nextgengolf in an effort to ramp up player development initiatives
NWHL to expand to Canada in wake of CWHL collapse
Days after its Canadian rival announced it was ceasing operations, the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) board has approved expansion to Canada
Owner criticised as Alliance of American Football suspends all operations
After a week of uncertainty, the Alliance of American Football suspended all operations on Tuesday, just eight weeks into its inaugural season
Major League Lacrosse to close three teams
Major League Lacrosse will close three franchises for its 2019 season, contracting the size of the league from nine clubs to six
Atlético Madrid to take part in MLS All-Star Game – report
Spanish club Atlético Madrid is reportedly poised to cap a busy summer in the United States by taking part in the MLS All-Star Game in Orlando.
Mark Bullingham to be new FA chief executive
Mark Bullingham has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Football Association (FA). He succeeds Martin Glenn who is stepping down at the end of the 2018-19 season
Doncaster Rovers Belles brought under Club Doncaster umbrella
The Doncaster Rovers Belles, one of the top historic clubs in women's football will be brought under the larger Club Doncaster umbrella in May
Bolton Wanderers faces winding-up order as takeover talks collapse
Bolton Wanderers' future appears extremely bleak after takeover talks ended unsuccessfully on Tuesday, less than 24 hours before the club is due in the High Court to fend off an HM Revenue & Customs winding-up …
The commercial pros and cons of World Rugby’s Nations Championship concept
Rights marketing experts assess the commercial implications of World Rugby’s proposals for a new Nations Championship.
Mike Ashley takes Newcastle United off the market
The ongoing saga around Newcastle United FC has taken another turn as under-fire owner Mike Ashley has taken the club off the market after 17 months
Saudi Arabia Manchester United takeover plans denied again
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has denied he is looking to buy Manchester United after rumours of a takeover emerged again.
NBA and Fiba join forces to create Basketball Africa League
The NBA is furthering its attempts to grow its brand – and commercial fortunes – in Africa by creating a professional league in the continent in partnership with Fiba, the sport's global governing bod…
Silver approached by NFL, but hasn’t ‘given any thought’ about leaving NBA
On Thursday, ESPN reported that NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been approached at various times during his five-year tenure to lead the NFL or Fortune 500 companies
LaLiga should play three games abroad a year, says FC Barcelona president
FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has declared he wants to see a minimum of three LaLiga fixtures played abroad each year – North America, the Middle East and Asia – to improve the league's globa…
Washington DC Major League Rugby team unveiled as Old Glory DC
The Washington DC-area Major League Rugby expansion team was unveiled as Old Glory DC on Wednesday
DC United leverages twin impact of Audi Field and ‘Rooney effect’ into new deals
MLS team's commercial prospects given ‘dramatic overhaul’ by move to $400m stadium
Mixed-use development with sportsbook planned to capitalise on sports betting legislation
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St Louis MLS bid still needs to clear local sponsorship hurdle
St Louis has lots of momentum in the race to become the 28th club in Major League Soccer