Highlights of Fanatics International president Steve Davis in conversation at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in London, July 2019.
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Robin Clarke from the Endeavor agency SDMS London interview
Highlights of Robin Clarke's conversation with SportBusiness moderator Matthew Glendinning from the Sports Decision Makers Summit in London
The Scudamore years | International expansion and the 39th game
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NBA looks to stay ‘connected and engaged’ with fans via players-only esports tournament
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Timely cost-cutting for IPL proving wise with Covid-19 storm
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Formula One’s virtual grands prix are a silver lining during dark times
The race’s popularity among young fans, both new and existing, has shown F1’s senior executives that video games and esports can be central to engaging under-25s.
Mixed fortunes for Australian rights-holders amid Covid-19 crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit Australia’s major sports with varying degrees of severity.