BMW to end title sponsorship of PGA Tour Playoff
BMW is ending its title sponsorship of the BMW Championship, one of the PGA Tour's three FedEx Cup Playoff events
MLS lifts restrictions on liquor, sports betting partnerships
Major League Soccer has altered its commercial guidelines to allow its clubs to secure jersey and stadium naming-rights sponsorships with sports betting and liquor companies
Symetra becomes inaugural founding partner of Seattle NHL team
Symetra Life Insurance has been named the inaugural founding partner and sponsor of Seattle’s expansion National Hockey League franchise.
Relevent attracts sponsors for International Champions Cup women’s event
The addition of the women's and youth tournaments to the International Champions Cup has led to new commercial opportunities for organisers Relevent Sports
White Castle extends sponsorship of USA Luge
One of the most pun-tastic sports sponsorship partnerships is continuing. White Castle, which makes 'slider' hamburgers, has announced a two-year extension of its partnership with USA Luge.
NFL announces Caesars Entertainment as first Official Casino Partner
The NFL has ushered in the new year by announcing that Caesars Entertainment will be its inaugural Official Casino Partner in a deal worth a reported $30m (€26m) a year.
Toyota to partner with six Team USA NGBs for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Toyota, the Japanese car manufacturer, has announced partnerships with six Team USA National Governing Bodies ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Seattle Mariners sign 25-year naming-rights deal with T-Mobile
The Seattle Mariners will play at T-Mobile Park from next year after signing a new 25-year naming-rights deal. According to Forbes, the partnership with the telecommunications firm is worth $87.5m (€77m).
Indiana Pacers announce Motorola as first jersey-patch sponsor
The Indiana Pacers have announced that smartphone manufacturer Motorola will become the NBA team's inaugural jersey-patch partner
MLB puts integrity at heart of sports-betting partnership with MGM
Major League Baseball has followed in the footsteps of the NBA and NHL by announcing an official sports-betting partnership with MGM Resorts International