Recent months have seen an historic surge in sports-related public stock offerings using special purpose acquisition companies
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Phil Mickelson may skip Houston Open as fans will be present
Phil Mickelson says he is considering pulling out of the Houston Open due to health and safety reasons as fans will be present at the Masters tune-up event
NFL prepared to push back Super Bowl LV to March
The National Football League is ready to push back Super Bowl LV into March in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, according to Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy.
Hedge fund billionaire buys into second sports SPAC
Englander takes 8.6 per cent stake in SPAC led by Grubman, Collins
Covid-19 accelerates move into challenging new era for sports media-rights business
SportBusiness gathered a panel of experts at the All That Matters Online 2020 conference to discuss the challenges being faced in the sports media rights sector.
Russian military officers charged in Olympics hacking campaign
US and UK authorities have accused Russia of conducting the “most disruptive and destructive” series of computer attacks ever attributed to a single group in wide-ranging charges that include the 2018 and…
Round-Up: Russia accused of Olympics cyber interference, Barclay and Khwaja vie for ICC chairmanship, Sydney offers to host India, and more
The UK accused the Russian military of conducting "cyber reconnaissance" operations against Tokyo Olympics organisers, logistics suppliers and sponsors - Reuters/CNA
Rai Sport ‘set for closure’ amid spending review
Italian public-service broadcaster Rai is reported to have put forward a plan to close its sports channel amid a wider cost-cutting effort
Dentsu role in Tokyo 2020 bid under spotlight
Japanese marketing firm Dentsu played a deeper role than previously understood in helping Tokyo win the 2020 Olympics hosting rights, according to news agency Reuters, which is reporting on ongoing scrutiny…
Sponsors warm to cricket ahead of Australian summer, although challenges lie ahead
SportBusiness speaks to Cricket Australia’s national commercial development manager Phil Rigby about how, in spite of the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisation is confident about its sponsorship prospects. Tom King reports.
WATCH NOW: Technology, fan engagement, and data – writing the new rules of sponsorship
In SportBusiness' latest webinar, top industry executives came together to discuss the role of technology, fan engagement, and data in sports sponsorship. You can watch the webinar for free here.
Going beyond the box score
How on-screen graphics are becoming the gateway to a new level of fan engagement through personalised access to data, merchandising and even second screen experiences.
Sapphire looking to uncover tech jewels
Michael Spirito, managing director of high-profile venture capital fund Sapphire Sport, discusses the current sports technology landscape with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher.