North America
Pizza Pizza replaces TikTok on Toronto Maple Leafs helmet
Toronto-based pizza chain Pizza Pizza has taken over the home helmet sponsorship rights to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs from social media platform TikTok.
MLB, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team subject of FTX lawsuits
Investors in FTX have filed lawsuits against Major League Baseball and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team for allegedly helping to push the sale of unregulated securities via the cryptocurrency exchange
YMCA badges Atlanta Hawks jersey in purpose-led patch deal
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has signed as the jersey patch partner to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks in a purpose-led collaboration between the two entities.
EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull Racing in JP Morgan Chase sponsorship talks
Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing is in advanced negotiations with international financial services company JP Morgan Chase about a sponsorship agreement, SportBusiness can reveal
Tennessee Titans’ new home to retain Nissan Stadium branding
The North America arm of Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Tennessee Titans by acquiring naming rights to the NFL franchise’s new stadium.
NBA ties up Foot Locker in multi-year deal
The National Basketball Association has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker that makes the brand an official marketing partner in the US
CME Group ups commitment to LPGA Tour Championship with record prize pot
The LPGA Tour Championship, the season-ending event on the US women's golf tour, is to increase prize money by more than 50 per cent next year thanks to a renewed and enhanced partnership with title sponsor CME Group, the derivatives marketplace.
Legends ramps up college sports activities
Global premium experiences company Legends is planning to expand its business in the US college sports sector with the launch of Legends College, a new division that will increase the range of services…
Concacaf takes official ball, apparel rights to market
Nike’s long-standing association with Concacaf is under threat after the confederation began a request for proposal (RFP) process looking to maximise its expanded inventory and new-found competition i…
Robinhood targets broadcast integrations in Wizards jersey patch deal
The sale of the Washington Wizards’ jersey patch to online brokerage platform Robinhood was heavily influenced by the regional sports network broadcast integrations guaranteed by the NBA franchise’s ownership group, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE).
NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball announce Skims as first underwear sponsor
The National Basketball Association and Skims have announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement that makes Skims, the shapewear brand, the official underwear partner of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball A…
FM Global selects LPGA event for first major sponsorship play
Commercial property insurer FM Global has made its first foray into major sports sponsorship as title sponsor of a new LPGA tournament to be hosted at the TPC Boston course
Mission Foods becomes new title sponsor of NHRA
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has a new title sponsor for its premier professional series, signing up Mission Foods in a multi-year deal
Silver Lake looks to take Endeavor private amid strategic review of assets
Endeavor, the company that owns the IMG agency, World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship, has announced that it is exploring “strategic alternatives” for its publicly listed sto…
Bud Light returns to UFC in record sponsorship deal, AB InBev goes global
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced that Bud Light will become its official beer in the United States in a multi-year deal that also extends its partnership with AB InBev on a global…
Nuggets signs Ibotta in three-year jersey patch deal
The defending National Basketball Association champion Denver Nuggets has announced a jersey patch sponsorship deal with performance marketing platform and cash-back rewards provider Ibotta
Sphere named jersey patch partner after 18-month search by New York Knicks
Futuristic Las Vegas entertainment venue Sphere has been named as the ‘Official Jersey Patch Partner’ of the New York Knicks – ending the NBA franchise’s 18-month search for a patch sponsor.
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Sixt turns to Lakers and Bulls for US market boost
German car rental company Sixt signed a global sponsorship with the LA Lakers, but a US-only deal with NBA rival, the Chicago Bulls.