Technology
Jon Tonberg | How the use of technology during lockdown levelled the playing field for fans
Jon Tonberg, director of technical solutions and delivery for digital transformation business Kin + Carta, argues that Covid-19 has prompted some innovative technological adaptations from sports right-holders which have mostly been to the benefit of fans
On Location acquires dynamic ticket pricing company Qcue
Endeavor-owned entity looks to further expand its ticketing capabilities
Orlando Magic extends Stats Perform deal ahead of NBA Draft
The National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic has extended its deal with sports data and technology company Stats Perform to help with player recruitment ahead of the upcoming NBA Draft
Bruin acquires controlling interest in golf simulator company Full Swing
Bruin Capital has acquired a controlling interest in golf simulator technology company Full Swing from private equity firm North Castle Partners in a deal understood to be worth $160m (€136m).
Team GB becomes first Olympic team to launch NFTs with Tokns collaboration
Team GB is set to become the first Olympic team to launch its own series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
DraftKings debuts NFT marketplace with Autograph partnership
DraftKings, the Massachusetts-based fantasy sports and gaming operator, has entered the digital collectibles ecosystem with the development of a non-fungible tokens (NFT) marketplace
Genius Sports looks to forge new future in expanding sports data market
Genius Sports chief executive Mark Locke and Second Spectrum chief executive Rajiv Maheswaran speak to SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher about their recent $200m (€169.9m) merger.
Sunset+Vine targets second screen innovation through EBK GP deal
Sunset+Vine, the UK-based sports production and media company, has agreed a live production, content and media agency deal for the new E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) Racing Series
Stadion partners with LiveLike
Companies to create combined set of enhanced digital experiences
LeagueApps completes $15m Series B financing round
Youth sports entity attracts wide array of high-profile investors
PokerStars named as F1’s Europe-facing betting sponsor until 2023
Formula 1 has confirmed online betting brand PokerStars as its exclusive Europe-facing betting sponsor in a deal brokered by the motorsport’s global data and betting sponsorship rights partner Interregional S…
Spalk completes $3m Series A funding round, led by Greg Norman Company
New Zealand-based remote production start up Spalk has announced that it has completed a $3m (€2.5m) Series A investment round, led by its long-time backer The Greg Norman Company.
MSE develops NFT collections for Wizards, Capitals
Forthcoming digital releases include free components, physical collectibles
European Tour’s Hack to take on CEO role at Hawk-Eye
Sports technology company Hawk-Eye Innovations has announced the European Tour's Rufus Hack as its new chief executive
Trail Blazers sign jersey patch deal with StormX
Multiyear pact extends sponsorship activity by cryptocurrency companies
Toldright seeks to provide talent answer to perfect storm in sports video
Seeking to leverage emerging trends in the American gig economy, a Florida-based company has developed a talent network connecting experienced sports video production personnel with the accelerating content demands of a wide range of entities. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Tokyo 2020 sailing, swimming and golf venues to host 5G technology
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will see three of its venues connected with 5G technology, delivering “innovative sports viewing experiences”, organisers have revealed.
TikTok signs Wrexham sponsorship, live streaming deal with Burnley Women
Video-sharing platform TikTok has announced two new partnerships within UK football, agreeing deals to become the title sponsor of Wrexham AFC and a live-streaming and content-creation partner of Burnley…