US hotels sound alarm over World Cup 2026 demand gap
A new report from America's largest hotel association, AHLA, finds international travel barriers and FIFA room block cancellations are undermining World Cup economicsClose to...
FIFA proposes overseas match rules impacting MLS and USL
FIFA’s overseas match rules draft could test the balance of power in US football, with MLS and USL caught in the middle.FIFA has circulated...
World Cup transport row deepens as Philadelphia breaks ranks
A free post-match travel deal in Philadelphia contrasts sharply with rising fan transport costs in New Jersey, adding to scrutiny over how World Cup...
Who pays for World Cup transport? FIFA rejects New Jersey claims
Mikie Sherrill says NJ Transit should not shoulder World Cup fan transport costs while FIFA is projected to generate $11bn from the 2026 tournament.New...
Paying to watch the NFL? DOJ takes notice
The NFL is the US’ most valuable and watched sports leagues, but a Department of Justice investigation and government criticism has questioned whether its...
Formula 2 heads to North America after early-season reshuffle
Championship replaces Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rounds with debut races in the US and Canada as organisers move to maintain momentum early in the...
Sky Sports backs Jake Paul’s new women’s boxing promotion
Sky Sports has faced competition in the boxing broadcast space, but is placing its faith in a new venture from Jake Paul’s Most Valuable...
NFL moves to hire replacement refs as CBA talks collapse
The NFL and its referees union are heading toward a lockout as disputes over pay, accountability and job structure push both sides to breaking...
Why the US Senate is targeting prediction markets in sports betting
A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate would ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from listing contracts tied to sporting events, closing...
MLB signs Polymarket as exclusive prediction market partner
MLB has named Polymarket its exclusive prediction market partner and inked a first-of-its-kind integrity agreement with the CFTC.Major League Baseball has named Polymarket its...