Technology
Genius’ annual net loss narrows to $86m after revenue jump
Fourth-quarter and full-year net losses at Genius Sports narrowed considerably in 2023 as the data, technology and broadcast services group posted revenues exceeding its initial guidance.
Genius’ Second Spectrum named WNBA ball and player tracking provider
The Women's National Basketball Association has announced a multi-year deal with Genius Sports' Second Spectrum to provide tracking data to the league
MLS appoints Sportec Solutions to long-term VAR contract
Major League Soccer has appointed the Deltatre-owned Sportec Solutions as its video assistant referee (VAR) technology provider as the league's 29th season gets underway.
LA28 awards ticketing rights to AXS, CTS Eventim
American events platform AXS and German services company CTS Eventim have been awarded ticketing rights for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Endeavor’s On Location invests in sports events tech firm Wiz-Team
Endeavor-owned hospitality company On Location has acquired a minority stake in Wiz-Team, the Switzerland-based event and data management technology firm
NHL’s Coyotes launch D2C platform with Kiswe
The National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes have announced a direct-to-consumer platform with video technology provider Kiswe giving local fans another place to watch in-market games through the team's…
GlassFloor tech to add sponsor value at NBA All-Star Saturday Night
The NBA will allow sponsors to make an extra on-court impact this weekend, at the first All-Star Saturday Night line-up to include a full-LED video sports floor made of glass
IMG recruits Sky’s Clement to lead studios tech, operations
The IMG agency has recruited James Clement from UK pay-television broadcaster Sky to lead technology and operations for its production studios business
Verizon signs on as 5G sponsor of Tennessee Titans’ new stadium
The Tennessee Titans has announced Verizon as its exclusive wireless telecoms sponsor of its new Nissan Stadium, which is due to open in 2027.
Two Circles to pick up acquisitions pace under Charterhouse ownership
The impending takeover of Two Circles by UK-based private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners is expected to spark a string of acquisitions by the data-driven sports marketing agency in the coming…
Gambrell stands down as Supponor CEO, succeeded by Green
Experienced broadcast rights executive Simon Green has been promoted to chief executive of Supponor as successor to James B. Gambrell at the virtual replacement technology firm
Blockchain payment system added into World Aquatics’ sponsorship mix
World Aquatics has unveiled UPCX, a developer of blockchain payment systems, as a sponsor ahead of next month’s World Aquatics Championships in Doha.
YES, MSG Networks form streaming services JV
US-based cable and satellite broadcasters the YES Network and MSG Networks are to form a 50/50 joint venture called Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME) to work on the networks' streaming services
Cricket Australia appoints Rise Worldwide to sell virtual inventory in India
Cricket Australia (CA) has selected Rise Worldwide as its exclusive virtual sponsorship sales agency in India on a four-year term.
Deltatre adds NHL to major league portfolio
The National Hockey League (NHL) has become the fourth North American major sports league to align with Deltatre, with the sports technology company introducing a new digital experience.
Sharma’s $300m Bluestone fund invests in Magnifi
Bluestone Equity Partners, the private equity fund founded by Bobby Sharma, a former executive at IMG and the National Basketball League, has invested in Magnifi, an AI-powered video editing technology…
RFEF set to bury hatchet and award Mediapro VAR contract
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has provisionally awarded its video assistant referee (VAR) services to the Mediapro agency and broadcast production group, while Hawk-Eye has been given a contract to provide semi-automatic offside detection technology (SAOT).
Basketball leagues, federations introduce AI tech under long-term Fiba-Genius deal
Fiba has announced a major expansion to its long-term agreement with Genius Sports, with the deal to provide leagues and national federations with access to an AI-powered automated player tracking system for the first time.