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Big3 secures Verizon partnership, Olympic star Bulut
The Big3 basketball league has secured a wide-ranging partnership with American telecommunications giant Verizon, which has been designated the presenting partner of the league's playoff and championship …
ESPN unveils studio talent for US LaLiga coverage
ESPN has unveiled its English- and Spanish-language studio talent for the network's upcoming United States media rights deal with LaLiga, which kicks off on August 13
NHL to probe gambling allegations surrounding Sharks’ Kane
Case represents key test of competitive integrity in expanded betting landscape
NCAA calls special convention to overhaul its operating model
Entirely new structure sought as governing body says, "we cannot go on as we are."
George Pyne on Bruin Capital’s recent run of dealmaking
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview George Pyne, Bruin Capital founder and chief executive. Eric and Chris also discuss the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, tension surrounding the planned shift of the Universities of Texas and Oklahoma to the Southeastern Conference, and Barstool Sports’ acquisition of both the naming and media rights for the Arizona Bowl.
Buffalo Bills ‘threaten’ potential relocation to Austin amid $1.5bn stadium negotiations
The Buffalo Bills have reportedly threatened a potential move to Austin, Texas, depending on the outcome of negotiations between the National Football League team and the state of New York and Erie County …
Real Madrid partners with Cinedigm to create branded streaming channel in US
LaLiga giants Real Madrid has partnered with United States-based entertainment company Cinedigm to create a branded sports streaming channel in North America.
Churchill Downs unveils $200m multiyear renovation plans
Churchill Downs has unveiled plans for an extensive $200m (€168.3
ESPN fires back at Big 12 accusations
Texas and Oklahoma receive sought-after invitations to join the SEC
WWE buoyed by media growth, return of live event touring
Company reports 19 per cent revenue growth during the second quarter
Sky reports 28-per-cent revenue increase, adds Peacock to service
Sky, the Comcast-owned European pay-television broadcaster, has reported a 28-per-cent increase in second quarter-revenues to $5.22bn (€4.3
Comcast’s Roberts: ‘We don’t need M&A’
Company chairman and CEO touts organic growth across multiple operating units
Professional Pickleball Association Tour secures Fox Sports rights deal
The Professional Pickleball Association has significantly expanded its reach by securing a domestic media rights deal with Fox Sports
Athletes Unlimited expands international, domestic broadcast reach for lacrosse league
Athletes Unlimited, the start-up network of professional sports leagues, is significantly expanding the reach of its inaugural lacrosse league with a series of international and domestic media rights …
USTA, Elevate Sports partner for US Open premium ticket sales
The United States Tennis Association and Elevate Sports Ventures have announced a strategic relationship to support premium sales and service for the 2021 US Open.
Logitix promotes Halberg to CEO
Ticketing technology company retools its executive ranks as live events return
PFL partners with HotelPlanner
The Professional Fighters League has partnered with travel technology company HotelPlanner to become the organization's official hotel booking partner.