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Unrivaled women’s 3×3 league secures founding sponsor Ally Financial
The new women's three-on-three (3x3) basketball league, Unrivaled, has announced its first founding partner in Ally Financial.
WNBA doubles down on betting partners with DraftKings
Fantasy gaming and sportsbook operator DraftKings has signed up as the second official betting partner of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), joining its rival FanDuel.
LA Lakers swaps Sportfive for Wasserman as sponsorship agency
The Los Angeles Lakers has announced the hiring of Wasserman as its exclusive commercial agency and tasked it with securing international sponsorships to grow the Lakers' reach and visibility worldwide
Brink to be focal point of New Balance’s WNBA foray
US sportswear brand New Balance has signed a non-exclusive sponsorship agreement with the WNBA that will enable it to amplify its existing endorsement deal with Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink.
Jersey patches predicted to drive new revenue to NCAA schools
The Elevate sports agency has released estimated jersey patch valuations for college football and basketball ahead of an expected 2025-26 season implementation. Shawn Medow speaks to executives from the agency to understand the size of the opportunity.
MGM Resorts-Yankees deal to support full casino licence bid
MGM Resorts International has chosen its MGM Resorts brand to become a 'Proud Partner’ of the New York Yankees in a move linked to the awarding of up to three full commercial casino licences in the New Y…
Florida State pens multimedia rights deal with Legends
Legends, the global experiences firm, has expanded its role in the US college sports scene, signing a 10-year multi-media rights partnership with Florida State University (FSU)
Presidents Cup secures third global sponsor in 1Password
Ahead of the next Presidents Cup in Canada, the PGA Tour has announced domestic cybersecurity brand 1Password as a new global sponsor.
Boston Celtics makes ‘local’ patch deal with Amica Mutual Insurance
NBA Champion Boston Celtics has a new jersey patch partner in New England-headquartered Amica Mutual Insurance, the longest-standing mutual car insurer in the US
Healthcare sector makes US sponsorship top five
The health sector has become a leading source of sponsorship deals in the US but has yet to take off in Europe.
NYRA engages Playfly for Belmont Park revamp
The New York Racing Association has strengthened its association with Playfly Sports, which will aid a $455m transformation project aiming to “set the global standard” for horse racing venues.
T. Rowe Price supports brand refresh with Orioles jersey deal
Investment management firm T. Rowe Price has acquired the jersey patch rights for the Baltimore Orioles to support an ongoing brand refresh at a local, national and global level.
Baden Sports moves into Europe with Basketball Bundesliga
US-based sporting goods manufacturer Baden Sports has made a move into the European market in a four-year official ball supply deal with Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
TGL leans on PGA Tour sponsor Genesis as founding partner
TGL, the tech-driven team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, has brought in existing PGA Tour and DP World Tour tournament sponsor Genesis as its founding partner.
Aon’s Weitz takes on ‘CMO-plus’ role at PGA Tour
Leading sports marketer Andy Weitz has been named chief marketing and communications officer and executive vice-president, investor relations, for the PGA Tour’s global operations.
Michelob Ultra adds MLS, Concacaf sponsorships
Michelob Ultra has signed multi-year international sponsorship agreements with Concacaf and Major League Soccer as AB InBev continues to push the beer brand in soccer
LA28 adds Cisco deal to sponsorship revenue pot
Cisco joins LA28's second tier of major sponsors as the organising committee continues to chip away at its $2.5bn sponsorship revenue goal.
EXCLUSIVE: MLC seeking naming sponsor for Texas stadium after T20 World Cup role
The organisers of Major League Cricket (MLC) are in the market for a naming-rights sponsor for the Grand Prairie stadium in Texas, SportBusiness can reveal