North America

App-based taxi network Uber is consolidating its presence in sport by moving from single season to multi-year sponsorship deals with major US sports franchises and planning new deals with European sports partners.

The Sacramento Kings North American NBA basketball franchise has agreed a jersey sponsorship deal with almond brand Blue Diamond Growers.

Performance bedding company Bedgear has entered into a partnership with NBA basketball franchise the Dallas Mavericks.

Global asset manager Standard Life Investments has extended its partnership with the Ryder Cup golf event.

US collision repair company Caliber Collision has entered into a partnership with the Dallas Cowboys NFL American football franchise.

Multinational oil and gas company ExxonMobil has entered into a multi-year marketing partnership with the North American NBA basketball league.

French clothing brand Lacoste has agreed a deal to sponsor the next five editions of the Presidents Cup golf tournament.

Private aviation company Sentient Jet has extended its partnership with the Breeders’ Cup World Championships US horse racing showpiece.

NHL ice hockey team the Pittsburgh Penguins has named paint supplier PPG as the new naming rights partner of its home arena after existing partner Consol Energy elected to end its contract.

The Pac-12 US college sports conference has named retail gas brand 76 as the presenting sponsor of its showpiece Football Championship Game in a multi-year agreement.

The Canadian Hockey League, which operates the largest development ice hockey competition in the world, has expanded a partnership with paint and coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams.

Natural gas marketer and energy supplier Scana Energy has signed on as a founding partner of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the future home of NFL American football team the Atlanta Falcons.

US sportswear brand Under Armour has entered into a partnership with the athletics division of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Real estate company Engel & Völkers has agreed a deal to sponsor the Longines Masters equestrian series.

US-based omni-channel sports retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has extended its partnership with the US Olympic Committee (USOC).

US retail and wholesale energy supplier, Constellation, is using the PGA of America and its marquee events to promote energy sustainability and renewable energy sources.

Commercial banking group Opus Bank has entered into a partnership with the Pac-12 US college sports conference.

Infiniti, the premium car brand of Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan, has entered into a partnership with Major League Baseball team the Atlanta Braves.