Multiple Sports
Sports betting technology firm pursues a more visualized future for the industry
The Pennsylvania-based founders of OneTwoSee, who were influential in integrating live statistics into game broadcasts, are now looking to fundamentally update the sports betting experience through their new technology venture, Epoxy.ai. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Why sport needs professional leaders to guide its future
Professor Antonio Dávila, the management lead of AISTS’s Master of Advanced Studies course, explains how the increasing professionalisation of sports administration has led to the academy’s flagship programme being reimagined…
Kevin McCullagh | Sports media’s ‘multi-polar’ world
Streaming isn't killing the traditional sports television powerhouses; instead, a new world of multiple sports video platforms has emerged, says Asia-Pacific editor Kevin McCullagh.
Fanatics ‘in talks’ to acquire sports betting company Tipico
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics is in talks to acquire European sports betting company Tipico as the firm looks to make significant inroads into the gambling landscape
Kai Tak Sports Park build delayed until 2024
Hong Kong’s sports commissioner has announced that Kai Tak Sports Park, the HK$30bn ($3.8bn/€3.6bn
Bruin Capital sells Deltatre to Bain Capital, Nextalia SGR
Long-awaited deal brings sizable return for global sports investment company
Rubin to sell HBSE minority equity stake
Fanatics chief executive Michael Rubin is selling his minority equity stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers and…
Ready, player? How sport can prepare for life in the metaverse
Microsoft technologist Jesus Serrano talks to Kevin McCullagh about the promise of the metaverse and how sports organisations should approach this burgeoning tech space.
Aser invests in sports broadcast technology start-up Sponix
Aser Ventures, the investment vehicle headed by Andrea Radrizzani, has acquired a stake in Sponix, the Doha-based sports technology start-up
IFs show increasing financial transparency but gender balance improvements slow
International federations have displayed an increasing transparency over the publication of their accounts and continue to introduce term limits for presidents, but progress on increased gender balance…
Webinar | Localising sports content to reach new audiences: the opportunities and the challenges
Localising sports media content to reach diverse markets is an important challenge for an increasing number of sports rights-holders and broadcasters.
Sports Matters Academy focuses on sports law
Sports industry careers and educational content series Sports Matters Academy delves into the world of sports law this Thursday, June 23.
A live-streamed online session at 4.30pm Singapore time (9
Spain ‘set to switch’ Winter Olympics bidding focus to 2034
The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) is poised to call an end to its proposed joint bid between Catalunya and Aragon for the 2030 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in favour of refocusing on the 2034…
SIG makes $65.8m investment in PointsBet
Financial industry giant becomes largest shareholder in sportsbook
Ameeth Sankaran on the storytelling and opportunity of Religion of Sports
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ameeth Sankaran, Religion of Sports chief executive. Fisher and Russo also discuss Major League Soccer’s landmark global media rights agreement with Apple, the ongoing ownership dispute involving Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles, historic revenue for the National Hockey League during the 2021-22 season, the formation of a new sports investment firm by industry veterans Don Cornwell and Jonathan Nelson, and David Blitzer’s acquisition of an equity stake in MLB’s Cleveland Guardians.
Mahan appointed to run Fanatics’ collectibles arm
Veteran media executive Mike Mahan has been appointed the chief executive of Fanatics Collectibles, the trading cards and collectibles division of global merchandising giant Fanatics
Cazoo ‘committed’ to sports sponsorship despite marketing budget cuts
Online automotive retailer Cazoo insists that sport sponsorship remains an important part of its marketing strategy despite a cost-saving drive now being rolled out
Triller seeking IPO after ending merger deal
AI-powered social video app Triller has announced plans to pursue the “largest creator IPO in history” after a proposed $5bn (€4.8bn)