Will Baseball Return To Olympics? For MLB, Sport's Inclusion Could Be International Revenue Boon
The sport eyes a return to the Olympics, in hopes of increasing its international growth.
FIFA Corruption Scandal: Jack Warner Allegation Timeline Extends Decades Before Lifetime Ban
The ethics committee of international soccer's governing body issued its former vice president a lifetime ban Tuesday, but he has been linked to alleged misdeeds for years.
NFL Los Angeles Update: Inglewood, Carson Stadium Projects Don't Have Enough Support To Pass, Report Says
As the NFL mulls a permanent return to Los Angeles, neither of its two primary proposals has enough support to pass, according to a report.
FIFA Corruption: What Sepp Blatter Probe Means For Michel Platini, Presidential Election
Global soccer executive Michel Platini was the odds-on favorite to replace Sepp Blatter before his name was tied up in a criminal probe.
NFL London Team: Obstacles Remain As League Mulls UK Invasion
British fans are clamoring for American football, but any permanent NFL franchise in London would have to navigate some pretty tough logistics.
Olympics 2024 Human Rights: Host City Contract Criticized By Watchdog Groups
An alliance of watchdog organizations called on Olympic officials to take a stronger stance on standards for human and labor rights.
FIFA Corruption: Sepp Blatter Criminal Probe Underway In Switzerland, Reports Say
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is under investigation for "suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation," the Swiss attorney general's office said.
FIFA Corruption: Jerome Valcke's Emails Submitted To Swiss Authorities Amid World Cup Ticket Allegations
Jerome Valcke, FIFA's suspended secretary-general, stands accused of plotting to profit from World Cup tickets sold above face value.
China Corruption: Olympic Committee Official Xiao Tian To Face Prosecution
“Xiao Tian had lost all his ideals and faith as a high-ranking leader and cadre of the party,” China's corruption watchdog agency said.
NFL London Team Rumors: Mayor Boris Johnson Hopes For Permanent Franchise In 'Next Few Years'
London Mayor Boris Johnson said Wednesday that he's hopeful an NFL franchise can call London home "in the next few years."
NCAA Cracks Down On Daily Fantasy Sports, Gambling, Even As Pro Leagues, Media Partners Embrace Them
College athletics administrators are cracking down on daily fantasy sports and gambling references, even though they've boosted their bottom line.
Nike Inc. (NKE) Q1 Earnings Preview: 'Athleisure' Apparel Key To Brand's Growth
As Nike prepares to release the earnings report for its first fiscal quarter of 2016, analysts say its growth in the "athleisure" sphere will be telling.
How Much Money Do Sports Mascots Make? Unfortunately For Ragnar The Viking, Independent Contractors Earn Less
Full-time sports mascots with well-known brands can get six-figure salaries, but independent contractors like Ragnar the Viking are typically paid far less.
NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement: What 'Frontline' CTE Data Means For The Appeal Process
New data on brain injuries could affect the NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement deal with former players, which remains under appeal.
FIFA Transfer System: Players' Union FIFPro Files Legal Challenge Against Current Model
FIFPro, the international soccer union, argues FIFA's current transfer market is unfair to players and smaller clubs.
FIFA Corruption: Secretary General Jerome Valcke Suspended Amid World Cup Ticket Scam Allegations
Jerome Valcke's suspension came hours after a World Cup consultant said he conspired to sell tickets above face value for profit.
How Under Armour Uses Equity-Based Athlete Sponsorship Deals To Catch Nike
The apparel company is offering equity-based partnerships to rally blue-chip athletes like Stephen Curry and Tom Brady under its banner.
Stephen Curry, Under Armour Extend Endorsement Partnership Through 2024
Exact financial terms were not made public, though the Golden State Warriors star reportedly received an equity stake as part of the agreement.
Summer Olympics 2024 Host Candidates Revealed As IOC Touts Financial Aid, Transparency In Bidding Process
Olympic officials promised $1.7 billion in financial support for the 2024 Games, regardless of which of five candidate cities wins the bid.
NFL London Team? Relocation Possible As League Mulls Expanded Schedule Of Games, Report Says
Fans across the Atlantic could get as many as eight American football games per season -- and maybe even their own team -- within five years, a report said.
Novak Djokovic Endorsement Deals: Forget Tennis. Here's Why Roger Federer Tops US Open Winner In Brand Appeal
Despite losing the U.S. Open men's final, the Swiss tennis star remains the sport's top male player in off-court earnings.
New England Patriots Benefit From 'Deflategate' As Merchandise Sales, Exposure Outweigh Cheating Allegations
Sales of the NFL team's merchandise have skyrocketed since a court overturned quarterback Tom Brady's suspension.
Legalized Sports Gambling? Americans To Bet $95 Billion On NFL, College Football This Season, Mostly Illegally, Group Says
Of the projected $95 billion that fans will wager on NFL and college games this season, most of it -- a purported $93 billion -- will be bet illegally, a report said.
US Open 2015 Tickets: What Serena Williams' Grand Slam Chase Means For Secondary Market Prices
Average ticket prices for this year's U.S. Open women's final are more than five times higher than they were in 2010.
US Open 2015: Advanced Analytics In Tennis Takes A Minor Step Forward With IBM's SlamTracker
IBM's SlamTracker provides U.S. Open fans with unprecedented access to big data, but tennis is still figuring out how to catch up to other sports.
Syrian Refugee Crisis: Canada Urged To Offer Shelter As Protesters, Opposition Parties Speak Out
Calls are increasing for Canada to accept more refugees.
Guatemala Election Violence: 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Clash Between Political Party Supporters: Report
Police in Guatemala arrested at least 25 people after a clash between supporters of two political parties, a report said Saturday.
Devon Still Released By Bengals: Daughter Leah's Medical Bills To Be Covered By NFL Insurance
However, the defensive lineman and his daughter Leah, whose cancer is currently in remission, will continue to be eligible for health benefits for the next five years.
Lebanon's 'You Stink' Movement Calls For Sept 9 Protests In Beirut to Coincide With Government Dialogue
Demonstrations in Beirut by the so-called You Stink movement are to take place alongside a national dialogue on the state of the Lebanese government Wednesday.
Tajikistan Violence: Clashes Between Government Forces, Islamists Kill At Least 22
Tajikistan's government accused a former deputy defense minister, Abdukhalim Nazarzoda, of personally leading the attacks.