Americas

North America’s National Hockey League has agreed a long-term kit deal with sportswear giant Adidas that could allow for teams to display sponsors on their playing jerseys, according to Canadian broadcaster TSN.

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has signed up as the second founding partner for U.S. Bank Stadium, the future home of NFL American football franchise Minnesota Vikings.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles of American football’s National Football League signed new partnerships ahead of the new season.

Independent tyre retail franchise Tire Pros has reached an agreement for its Tri-State division to become an official sponsor of NFL American football team the New York Jets.

US sportswear giant Nike has signed a long-term extension to its partnership with the University of Virginia’s Cavaliers sports teams.

US sportswear giant Nike has agreed a long-term extension to its partnership with the University of Arizona’s Wildcats sports teams.

Cleaning and personal care products company CleanWell has agreed to become an official partner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment and its Washington, D.C. based sports teams.

Mexican beer brand Tecate has confirmed a partnership with French Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain.

The Visit Seattle agency has signed up as a first-time team sponsor for the 2015-16 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Online and mobile betting platform TwinSpires has agreed a deal to become an official partner of US horseracing event the Breeders’ Cup.

National Basketball Association champion Golden State Warriors has signed a sponsorship deal with Chinese solar energy products company JinkoSolar.

Daily fantasy sports company DraftKings has secured a commercial partnership with the International Speedway Corporation.

Sportswear company Under Armour has expanded its partnership with the North American NBA basketball league in a new multi-year deal to begin in 2018.

Female shaving products brand Pure Silk and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism have signed deals to remain as the co-title sponsors of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour event at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Automotive accessories company WeatherTech has reached an agreement with the International Motor Sports Association to become the title sponsor of its flagship SportsCar Championship - replacing watchmaker Tudor, which has signed an extended but downgraded partnership.

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has agreed a deal to become an official partner of the 35th America’s Cup.

American Airlines has renewed its partnership with NFL American football franchise the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tyre manufacturer Continental has expanded its football presence by becoming a sponsor of the Copa do Brasil knockout club football competition.