The NHL moved a step forward toward a resolution of the 2019-2020 season with the announcement of a 24-team Return to Play Plan today, though there are plenty of details—like a start date and locations—to be determined. (more…)
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New for 2020-2021: Toronto Six
We have a name for the sixth team in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), debuting for the 2020-2021 season: the expansion Toronto Six. (more…)
Hershey, Washington extend affiliation through 2023-24
The Hershey Bears will remain the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals through the 2023-2024 season, as the two teams extend their current affiliation agreement. (more…)
NWHL expands to Toronto
After five seasons, the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) has its first Canadian team, with a strong ownership group bringing an expansion team to Toronto. (more…)
Madison Square Garden Company split complete
A split of Madison Square Garden Company assets is now complete, with MSG Entertainment (comprising the programming and venues) and MSG Sports (comprising the professional sports franchises) now trading separately on the New York Stock Exchange. (more…)
New NBA streaming service will be direct to fans
The NBA is using its digital partnership with Turner Sports to plan and launch a new NBA streaming service marketed directly to fans, in partnership with Microsoft. (more…)
WNBA virtual draft, delay to season opener announced
The WNBA will hold a virtual draft on April 17 and delay both training camp and the season opener in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MSG board approves entertainment spinoff, suspends MSG Sphere construction
The Madison Square Garden board approved a spin-off of its entertainment business from its sports business, and announced Las Vegas’s MSG Sphere construction is suspended due to coronavirus impacts. (more…)
The cost of canceling March Madness: $375 million
We now have the cost of canceling March Madness, as the NCAA will not pay out an expected $375 million to 350 member schools after the major event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MSG Sphere at The Venetian Reaches Latest Construction Milestone
MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas continues to take shape, as the upcoming venue reached a new construction milestone this week. (more…)
No March Madness: NCAA Basketball Championships Scrapped Over Coronavirus
The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments over coronavirus concerns, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. (more…)
Springfield Thunderbirds Ink St. Louis Blues Affiliation
The Springfield Thunderbirds will become the AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, as the two teams announce a five-year agreement that begins in the 2020-21 season. The affiliation will run through the 2024-25 campaign. (more…)
