SeatGeek expands into NHL primary ticketing with Panthers
Deal extends team's broad renaissance both on and off the ice
Veteran sports lawyers Baker, Raij join Sidley Austin LLP
Well-regarded figures bring more than 60 years of combined experience to firm
Todd Cooper on making sense of the turbulent world of NFTs
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Todd Cooper, founder and chief executive of blockchain technology outfit NuArca Labs. Fisher and Russo also discuss National Football League quarterback Tom Brady’s high-profile plans to eventually join Fox Sports as an on-air analyst, Sorare’s entry into baseball non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association, tennis star Naomi Osaka’s move to form her own agency, Rich Strike’s absence from the upcoming Preakness Stakes after the horse’s upset Kentucky Derby win, and EA Sports’ video game licensing split with Fifa.
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NBA introduces redesigned slate of postseason trophies
Tiffany & Co.-designed awards offer more visual consistency, deeper meaning
Optimism high among network partners for 2022 NFL schedule
League to extensively feature prime matchups while also carrying big holiday presence
Endeavor raises 2022 outlook again after strong quarterly results
Each of company's operating segments posts gains during period
Disney muses further on full standalone DTC version of ESPN
Chapek says 'we fully believe that there is a business model there for us'
MLB, MLBPA strike deal with Sorare for baseball NFT game
Pact is the first outside of soccer for fast-growing NFT platform
EA Sports parting ways with Fifa after nearly three decades
Video game publisher introduces new EA Sports FC brand
Coyotes, Oak View Group complete sales partnership
Relationship focused on sponsorships while team plays at ASU arena
NCAA issues updated guidance regarding NIL provisions
Governing body revises policy in fast-growing area to address role of collectives