Finance & Law
Cuban unveiled as team owner in Vibe Pickleball League
The professional pickleball landscape in the United States has become even more competitive and crowded with the debut of the team-based Vibe Pickleball League, which will act as a direct rival to the…
Wasserman strengthens European presence with BSE acquisition
California-based sports marketing, music and talent agency Wasserman has strengthened its presence in the European sports market by acquiring Madrid-based BSE Media Group
Snyders exploring possible Commanders equity sale
NFL team owners turn to BofA Securities to review variety of potential transactions
Blitzer-led consortium promises investment in Brøndby
The new American owners of Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF have pledged to inject DKK220m (€29.5m/£25.5m) after completing the takeover of the club.
ASOIF turns to commercial advisory group over Olympic qualifier ‘challenges’
A commercial advisory group to the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) is to review the “challenges” posed by recent International Olympic Committee initiatives, including the…
Asia Rugby strikes long-term deal with marketing agency Redstrike
Asia Rugby has announced a strategic agreement with sports marketing agency Redstrike.
The deal will see Redstrike develop the regional rugby union association’s commercial and sponsorship programmes.
CBS Arena operators file for administration amid Mike Ashley interest
The operators of the Coventry Building Society Arena have applied to be placed into administration and identified a preferred bidder for the stadium, reported to be Mike Ashley, the former owner of Premier…
Ottawa Senators exploring sale of team
The National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators could soon be up for sale following the death of owner Eugene Melnyk in March.
TMRW Sports unveils expansive A-list investor group
TMRW Sports, the technology-focused sports and entertainment entity co-founded by golf superstars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, has unveiled one of the most expansive and impressive ownership groups ever…
Providence invests in Wasserman as RedBird, Madrone exit
California-based sports marketing, music and talent agency Wasserman has received a strategic investment from private equity firm Providence Equity Partners
Zucker ‘in talks’ to lead sports investment fund
Jeff Zucker, former chairman of WarnerMedia news and sports and CNN worldwide president, is in talks to lead a $1bn (€1.0
UIBL reconstitutes as Baseball United with new leadership
Startup league amplifies efforts to target Middle East, South Asia
SeatGeek secures New Orleans Saints renewal
New York-based ticketing company SeatGeek has secured a multiyear extension with the New Orleans Saints to remain the National Football League's primary ticketing partner
MLB nearing $11bn in 2022 revenue amid industry recovery
League sees economic benefits from return to normal operations, wide array of new business
Tottenham urged to terminate AIA front-of-shirt sponsorship deal
A group of British politicians have called on English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur to terminate its sponsorship agreement with Hong Kong-based insurance firm AIA
Inter Milan advances search for shirt sponsor following DigitalBits’ missed payments
Italian Serie A club Inter Milan has confirmed that it is searching for a new front-of-shirt sponsor amid the financial struggles of blockchain network DigitalBits
E.J. Johnston on advancing a new form of ice hockey
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview E.J. Johnston, founder and chief executive of 3ICE. Fisher and Russo also discuss the first season for LIV Golf as it concludes, MSP Sports Capital’s deal with ESPN to acquire majority control of the X Games, new executives and funding for fantasy football-focused media entity The 33rd Team, the completion of Elon Musk’s $44bn purchase of Twitter, and Major League Baseball’s 2022 World Series between Houston and Philadelphia.
NWSL commissioner Berman boasts league growth, expansion
Speaking in Washington, District of Columbia, ahead of the National Women’s Soccer League championship game set for October 29, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman provided insight on league sponsorships a…