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BoyleSports CEO Kemp to lead DAZN Bet
Global sports streaming service and media company DAZN Group has announced the hiring of BoyleSports chief executive Mark Kemp to lead its new sports betting operation
Nikhil Bahel on the mission of Elysian Park Ventures
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Nikhil Bahel, managing partner for Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment group arm of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers’ ownership group. Fisher and Russo also discuss Wimbledon’s ban of Russian and Belurusian players at this year’s tournament, the precipitous stock fall for Netflix following a loss of subscribers, a run of jersey patch deals in Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League, initial returns from the revived United States Football League, and Formula 1’s upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
World Athletics to introduce mandatory sustainability requirements for events
World Athletics is to introduce mandatory sustainability requirements for events owned or sanctioned by the federation as part of its goal to transition to carbon neutrality by the end of the decade
FlexBox transfers AlphaTauri F1 sponsorship rights to Ziba Foods
Formula 1 team AlphaTauri has added nutritional brand Ziba Foods to its sponsorship portfolio via its agreement with existing sponsor, logistics company FlexBox
IIHF appoints Finland’s Nurminen as general secretary
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has appointed Matti Nurminen as its new general secretary, with the Finn to assume the role in the summer
Andy Dolich | Celebrating baseball
Former NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL senior executive Andy Dolich explores how baseball’s vast array of content could be better organized to accelerate the sport’s marketing and fan engagement efforts.
AISTS puts integration, digital and passion at the heart of updated MAS course
The academic institution dedicated to the promotion and development of sport leadership is adapting its flagship course to align even more closely with the industry’s future challenges and opportunities. In association with AISTS.
Endeavor Streaming and Frequency to deliver ‘one-stop shop’ service
Endeavor Streaming, the streaming subsidiary of the Endeavor sports and entertainment group, has agreed a deal with US-based linear streaming platform Frequency
Webinar | Athlete entrepreneurship: Forging new opportunities off the field while still on it
In a replay of an April 14 webinar, we explore the implications of fast-increasing activity by professional athletes in outside business ventures while still actively competing in their respective sports.
Haas and AlphaTauri F1 teams add new sponsors
The Haas F1 team has signed up payments platform TransferMate as a sponsor
SuperSport signs on as Wada’s first official sponsor
The World Anti-Doping Agency has signed a first-of-its-kind sponsorship deal with sub-Saharan African pay-television broadcaster SuperSport to aid ongoing efforts to diversify its funding mix
MTK Global to close amid Kinahan scrutiny
Boxing agency MTK Global is to cease operations as the fallout continues from the sanctions imposed on the company’s co-founder, Irish promoter Daniel Kinahan.
DAZN unveils sports betting product launch in Pragmatic Solutions tie-up
Global sports streaming service and media company DAZN Group has announced a “multi-year” agreement with betting technology company Pragmatic Solutions as it released details of its first foray into the…
ATP, WTA launch unified mobile app
The Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association have unveiled their latest joint venture, an all-in-one mobile app.
PTO retains SNTV’s Story10 for 2022 season
The Professional Triathletes Organisation and Story10, SNTV’s global sports video production and distribution agency, have renewed their relationship as they look to increase international exposure and a…
Ironman Group expands Roka sponsorship
Ironman Group has extended and expanded its sponsorship contract with multisport performance brand Roka
Fifa seeks massive increase from sponsors on the back of Fifa+ launch
Unprecedented inventory gives Fifa strong bargaining position with brands in renewal talks
Governing body seeking to at least double its sponsorship revenues post-2022
Former ISM agent Brookes leverages relationships to launch new celebrity golf event
SportBusiness speaks to Thomas Brookes, a former International Sports Management agent who has turned his hand to launching the Icons Series, a new golf exhibition event pitting sports celebrities like Pep Guardiola and Ash Barty against professional golfers in match-play format.