In this week's US sports industry round-up: MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London; United 2026 offers financial and diplomatic assurances; and Manning considers joining Panthers ownership group
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
Crypto.com named Copa Libertadores sponsor and NFT licensee
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has signed up cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com as a sponsor of its Copa Libertadores club competition.
The deal makes Crypto
Stadion Wrocław signs first naming rights deal with Tarczyński
Polish meat products manufacturer Tarczyński has acquired naming rights to Stadion Wrocław, home of Ekstraklasa football club Ślask Wrocław.
Accor signs seven-year Stadium Australia naming deal, AAMI Park rights extended
Hotel operator Accor has won the naming rights to Stadium Australia, formerly known as ANZ Stadium, which will now be called Accor Stadium under a seven-year deal
Half-finished Guangzhou Evergrande stadium ‘to be auctioned’
The site of a headline-making 100,000-seater football stadium in Guanghzou being built by troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande has been reclaimed by the local government and will be auctioned…
Webinar replay | Understanding NFTs and the value proposition for sport
In this recording of a webinar which ran on November 24, SportBusiness speaks to the experts to understand how sports organisations can structure their NFT offerings to deliver the maximum commercial returns, while also ensuring they don’t alienate their fans.
Nascar racing at full speed to establish significant presence in the metaverse
Nascar managing director of gaming and esports Nick Rend tells SportBusiness why the stock car series is placing as much of a priority on establishing an all-encompassing digital presence as one in the physical world. Bob Williams reports.
Sorare’s Nicolas Julia and Ryan Spoon on advancing the market for NFTs
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Sorare chief executive and co-founder Nicolas Julia and chief operating officer Ryan Spoon. Fisher and Russo also discuss the record-setting naming rights agreement in Los Angeles, California, between Anschutz Entertainment Group and cryptocurrency company Crypto.com, global sports data company Sportradar’s large-scale contract renewal with the National Basketball Association, and Fenway Sports Group’s advancing efforts to purchase the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
“Right time, place and approach” | Detroit City FC caps remarkable rise with move to USL
Detroit City FC co-owner and chief executive Sean Mann speaks to SportBusiness about the club's rapid rise up the US soccer pyramid and plans for the future in the USL. Bob Williams reports.