Nextel Renews with NHL

Nextel last week agreed to renew its three-year National Hockey League sponsorship for a reported $9 million for an additional three years.

The deal marks the league's biggest renewal so far for the year and includes a TV and online package and pass-through to cell phone equipment vendors.

Reston, VA-based Nextel will not, however, renew its presenting sponsorship of the NHL All-Star Game.