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US Digest | United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide
In this week's US sports industry round-up: United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide; NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo Russia 2018 matches; and New Jersey sports betting bill is given the green light.
USL Creates Partnership with WSC Sports for Digital Video Creation and Distribution
‘Despite the troubled period, we will exceed our commercial targets’ | Philippe Le Floc’h
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
China Digest | Youku obtains World Cup streaming rights
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Youku obtains World Cup streaming rights; OTT broadcast rights approved for Hisense; More Chinese businesses to become World Cup sponsors
Headliner | Francis Tellier
Francis Tellier, who founded Host Broadcast Services after heading the broadcast operation at France ’98, reflects on the massive changes to the World Cup media environment driven by technology and broadcaster demand
ESPN+ deal gives USL visibility and credibility, says league president
USL president Jake Edwards talks to SportBusiness International at Leaders Week in NYC about his concern for legalized sports betting, rising expansion fees and the possibility of promotion and relegation
Going global | Bundesliga furthers international push with NYC office
Bundesliga International chief executive Robert Klein tells SportBusiness International how its new US department will help build its relationship with Fox Sports and why Bayern Munich made the league's entrance easier in the States.
The Champions League continues to deliver growth but remains under scrutiny
The Uefa Champions League is set to deliver another big increase in revenues in the next cycle, but there are still doubts it will survive beyond 2024. Frank Dunne explains why.
5 things we learned | Day two, Leaders Sport Business Summit, New York
The All Blacks are seeking commercial opportunities in the US to "future proof" their finances and Tim Leiweke teases a cashless, payment-less system at Seattle's NHL stadium. Bob Williams reports back from day two of Leaders Week in New York.
5 things we learned | Day one, Leaders Sport Business Summit, New York
Anheuser Busch thinks the legalisation of gambling in the US might influence where it places its advertising and Visa reveals how the failure of the US team to qualify for the Fifa World Cup made it increase its digital spend. Bob Williams reports back from day one of Leaders Week in New York.
Sports betting ‘integrity fees’ are up for negotiation, admits Rob Manfred
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks to SportBusiness International about the Supreme Court gambling decision, poor weather, the European push and Facebook broadcasts at the Leaders Week conference in New York
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
WTA to build player brands with Opendorse partnership
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has linked up with athlete marketing platform Opendorse in an effort to boost the brand appeal of its players through content sharing on social media.
China Digest | Wigan set for Chinese takeover
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Wigan set for Chinese takeover; Chinese-owned Wolves strike Adidas deal; and CSL first to join Twitter
SportBusiness International May 2018
Streaming success | How Real Salt Lake and a Utah TV station created ground-breaking OTT deal
SportBusiness International spoke to Real Salt Lake's Trey Fitz-Gerald and KSL's Tanya Vea about an innovative partnership that has led to the MLS team's matches being live-streamed without them being shown on network TV.
Oakwell Capital invests into Halfspace ahead of full rollout
Oakwell Capital, a specialist corporate advisory service for the sports and media technology sector, has invested into new agency Halfspace.