Huya has agreed a deal to acquire fellow live streaming service DouYu in a stock-for-stock merger deal that is set to create a live online gaming streaming giant in China
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Portuguese football facing losses of €266m, warns of ‘collapse’ if league is suspended
Sónia Carneiro, executive director of Liga Portugal, has warned that the teams in the top two divisions of Portuguese league football are facing collective losses of over €250m ($304m) for the 2020-21 se…
NFL caps Super Bowl LV attendance at 22,000 fans
Super Bowl LV at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on February 7 will officially have a capacity of 22,000 fans including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers who will be guests of…
MTG share price falls as proposed Huya joint venture shelved
Esports entertainment company Modern Times Group (MTG) has seen its share price take a near 14-per-cent hit after announcing the termination of a proposed strategic joint venture with Chinese live-streaming…
Panini strikes new esports deal with compLexity Gaming
The North American branch of collectibles and trading card brand Panini has embarked on a one-year partnership with compLexity Gaming, agreeing to develop content including trading cards and posters for…
Nike backs esports giant T1 in Lagardère-brokered deal
US sportswear company Nike has agreed a sponsorship deal with South Korean esports organisation T1 Entertainment & Sports
Manchester City teams up with US esports giant
English Premier League football club Manchester City has built on its presence in esports by agreeing what it claims is an innovative partnership with US esports and entertainment organisation FaZe Clan