As D.C. vies to host the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials are heading to town to hear its pitch
FedEx Field could someday play host to matches in soccer's biggest event.
All Wells Fargo Center event staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by Nov. 16
Vaccine guidelines for the South Philadelphia arena are currently on an event-by-event basis per the request of promoters, touring artists, or leagues.
SLAM signs first-look deal with NFT platform Autograph
Autograph, a platform for NFT digital collecting co-founded by Tom Brady, has inked a deal with basketball brand SLAM to create and distribute digital-collectible content on DraftKings Marketplace. The deal will give Autograph users access to SlAM’s ...
Former Ohio State QB launches agency to help athletes navigate NIL deals
Ten Talents is billing itself as a “one-stop shop agency for legal, crisis communications, marketing and helping to elevate athletes not only on the field, but by building a legacy."
Insomnia ready to toss some cookie dough to college athletes with NIL sponsorship deals
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-based bakery chain with a pervasive presence in the late-night college food scene, is venturing into another aspect of college life: athletics. On Wednesday, the company launched Insomnia Athletes, a sponsorship progr...
After blazing IPO, On ready to ramp up in Portland
The Swiss running shoe company's shares jumped 46% in the first day of trading Wednesday. The company's North American headquarters, located in Portland, will get a boost from the new capital.
Judge paves way for potential jury trial in St. Louis’ lawsuit against Rams, NFL
A state-court judge on Monday paved the way for a January jury trial in St. Louis' lawsuit against the Los Angeles Rams and National Football League in which local authorities are seeking $1 billion or more. Here's the latest.
Conference USA a threat to derail UTSA ascent
The window of opportunity for Roadrunners hinges on readiness for realignment
Law firms, including ex-Gov. Nixon’s, could win big in Rams lawsuit
Legal deals reached years ago mean that lawyers could take hundreds of millions of dollars if St. Louis prevails in the Rams lawsuit.
Bent Creek Golf Course opens its newly renovated greens after big investment
As golf has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, Bent Creek Golf Course has a reward for its loyal patrons: the completion of a $450,000 project to improve the facilities. The Jacksonville course, with a Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole layout, opened with ...
Chip Ganassi Racing employees in Concord face layoffs after acquisition
Chip Ganassi Racing filed a WARN with the N.C. Department of Commerce saying as many as 55 employees could be laid off at the end of this NASCAR season.
A game plan for growth: How the Carolina Panthers remade every part of operation — including Bank of America Stadium
When the Carolina Panthers kick off the NFL franchise’s 27th season today, a capacity crowd of 75,000 fans is expected to be in the stands at Bank of America Stadium. That alone represents a stark contrast with 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic forced t...