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LPGA brings in Fenway Sports Group to drive sponsorship sales
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has overhauled its sponsorship sales model by aligning with Fenway Sports Group (FSG) under a “commercial alliance” announced today (Tuesday).
NFL’s Commanders signs Verizon as first major sponsor under new ownership
Verizon is the first major sponsor of the National Football League's Washington Commanders since the ownership takeover by Josh Harris was finalised last month
Celsius makes first major sponsorship move with MLS to 2026
Major League Soccer and energy drink Celsius have signed a sponsorship deal through 2026, marking the first nationwide sports partnership for the brand
IBM powers US Open AI commentary and analysis
The United States Tennis Association has announced digital fan features appearing on USOpen.org and the US Open app through its partnership with sponsor IBM, including artificial intelligence (AI) generated commentary.
Tiffany & Co, Mount Sinai renew US Open sponsorships
US jewellery maker Tiffany & Co. and hospital and medical services provider Mount Sinai have both announced multi-year renewals of their sponsorships of the US Open tennis Grand Slam.
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USA Gymnastics continues commercial recovery with Comcast deal
USA Gymnastics has announced media and technology company Comcast as a sponsor of the governing body, with the Xfinity brand becoming the US Gymnastics Championships title sponsor through 2024
LaLiga North America renews Verizon deal for three more seasons
LaLiga North America has signed a three-year extension with telco Verizon in a United States exclusive deal
Messi puts Inter Miami in the big league with Fracht Group sleeve deal
The signing of Lionel Messi by Major League Soccer side Inter Miami has allowed the team to more than double the value of its sleeve sponsorship position.
USA Gymnastics lands record Nike sponsorship deal
USA Gymnastics has announced a new five-year sponsorship with Nike that is the largest in the governing body's history
Spurs ‘to sign Frost Bank’ as arena naming rights sponsor ahead of Wembanyama debut season
The National Basketball Association’s San Antonio Spurs are set to end a two-year search for a new arena naming rights sponsor via a deal with Frost Bank, according to reports.
Rahm extends as global ambassador of Blue Yonder
Jon Rahm, the number three ranked men's golfer in the world, is to continue as an ambassador of Blue Yonder, the United States supply chain management company, the two parties announced today (Tuesday)
‘At Wimbledon, our tech capabilities become accessible’ | Kevin Farrar, IBM
Kevin Farrar said the sponsorship's longevity represents its success and showcasing technology is at its heart.
Yankees stay on-brand with Starr Insurance sleeve patch deal
Starr Insurance has become the first corporate entity to brand the sleeve of the New York Yankees jersey after at least two other high-paying brands were turned down by Major League Baseball’s most famous franchise.
NHL engages MVP Index for dasherboards programme
The National Hockey League has announced that sponsorship analysis platform MVP Index will become the league’s strategic partner for valuation and asset measurement of its Digitally Enhanced Dasherboards (…
Nike makes permanent exit from Hockey Canada partnership
US sportswear giant Nike has ended its sponsorship of Hockey Canada, amid the fallout from a sexual assault scandal that came to light at ice hockey's domestic governing body last year
TD Bank becomes Blue Jays jersey patch sponsor
Canadian bank TD Bank has agreed a deal with Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays to become the team’s first official jersey patch sponsor.
Wasserman in talks to acquire CSM Sport & Entertainment
Wasserman has engaged in talks with a view to acquiring the CSM Sport & Entertainment agency as it looks to advance its international growth
Barbados Royals extends MCW shirt deal, Seattle Orcas signs up Lyca Mobile
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team Barbados Royals has signed an extension to its front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with online gambling platform MCW