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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.
KC Current agrees naming-rights deal for ‘world-first’ women’s stadium
Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has announced railway network CPKC as the naming-rights partner for the club's new stadium, which it claims will be the first venue specifically…
Peloton’s NBA-WNBA agreement includes new ways to watch games
The National Basketball Association and Women's National Basketball Association have announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with fitness brand Peloton
American Express enters F1 with regional deal, backs Vegas GP
Financial services company American Express has made its first move into Formula 1 sponsorship by agreeing a multi-year regional deal with the organisation and its new US race, the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
LA Tourism seeks Covid bounceback with sponsorship strategy
LA Tourism is leaning into sports sponsorship to attract more overseas visitors and restore visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels, according to Adam Burke, chief executive of the tourism body.
Toyota ends NFL’s search for automotive sponsor
Japanese car company Toyota and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement that ends the league's search for an official automotive partner.
Sportfive seeks US executive to land sponsors for European clubs
Sportfive has begun the search for a director of global partnerships based in the United States to lead commercial sales on behalf of European football clubs, principally Borussia Dortmund
Hennessy extends global marketing sponsorship with NBA and its affiliates
The National Basketball Association and cognac brand Hennessy have announced a multi-year extension of their global marketing partnership
Volcan de mi Tierra joins extensive Las Vegas Grand Prix sponsor roster
The organisers of the upcoming Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix have made tequila brand Volcan de mi Tierra the latest addition to the event’s sponsorship portfolio.
MLR tasks Legends with driving revenue growth
Major League Rugby (MLR) has hired premium experiences company Legends with a brief to drive commercial revenue and accelerate growth for the North American professional rugby competition
Heat and Hornets sign jersey deals, Nuggets patch still on market
The NBA’s Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets have signed up new jersey patch sponsors for the upcoming season but seven other teams, including current NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, have still to confirm p…
SoFi puts name to TGL, playing arena in new league’s largest deal yet
TGL, the new technology-infused team golf competition established by TMRW Sports, has landed its first significant commercial partner, unveiling SoFi Technologies Inc, the digital personal finance company,…
UFC adding virtual branding to Octagon in deal with 4D Sight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed a multi-year deal with 4D Sight to use its virtual advertising technology to place digital sponsorships on the Octagon canvas during select UFC telecasts
US Soccer, Ticketmaster ink multi-year deal
US Soccer and Ticketmaster have announced an agreement that makes the ticketing company the official ticketing partner of the governing body for "the next several years"
Right Formula expands US operations as Cuellar joins from CSM
Sports marketing agency Right Formula has strengthened its US offering by hiring Rick Cuellar as commercial vice-president
Florida Panthers ends arena naming-rights search with Amerant deal
The Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League has turned to one of its strongest commercial partners, Amerant Bank, to become the new naming-rights partner of its arena
OVG, MSG Entertainment launch venue partnership agency led by ex-PGA Tour exec
US venue development, advisory and investment company Oak View Group has teamed up with MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment Company to launch a new entity that will manage sponsorships for sports and entertainment brands and venues around the world.