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Investindustrial ‘makes €200m offer’ for Barça Corporate stake
European investment group Investindustrial has made a €200m ($239.7
SailGP, Oracle expand data partnership to improve fan experience
International sailing championship SailGP and US multinational computer technology company Oracle have expanded their data partnership to help improve team performances and the fan experience
Republic FC, VenueNext partner on contactless concessions
Latest effort seeks to create unified, mobile-based fan experience
Jaguars align with Honeywell on safe stadium initiative
Dashboard developed by technology company will monitor stadium controls
FEI signs long-term GoGallop Studios licensing deal to develop egames
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has signed a five-year licensing agreement with interactive entertainment company GoGallop to collaborate on a series of egames
Investment in digital gaming helps FIS weather Covid storm
Adam Nelson talks to Jurg Capol, marketing director of the International Ski Federation (FIS) about how the organisation has endured the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to digital innovations.
NFL brings in Cisco as official technology partner
The National Football League has announced a multiyear partnership with US global technology company Cisco, which has been designated an official technology partner of the NFL.
Voices
Steve Payne | Signaling the digital era of sports rights
Steve Payne, senior vice president of global strategic partners and business development for media technology and services company MediaKind, explores the increased prominence of streaming in recent media rights agreements
Michael Uva | NBA mindset leads fans and brands on journey of evolution
Michael Uva, vice-president at 160over90, explains how the NBA’s culture of evolution and embracing change has enabled it to deepen ties with fans and brands during the pandemic
Topps creates NFT baseball cards
Trading card company grows presence in blockchain-based collectibles
DAZN customers hit by Serie A blackout prompted by CTS service interruption
Sports streaming broadcaster DAZN is to offer its customers in Italy a free month’s subscription after its live coverage of two Serie A matches was hit by technical issues.
Dolphins sign multiyear deal with software company Zudy
Maker of app development platform gets branding to stadium club and suite level
Panathinaikos BC extends agreement with Synergy Sports
Greek basketball team Panathinaikos BC has announced an extension to its agreement with US-based sports technology and analytics firm Synergy Sports
Steve Payne | Signaling the digital era of sports rights
Steve Payne, senior vice president of global strategic partners and business development for media technology and services company MediaKind, explores the increased prominence of streaming in recent media rights agreements
DraftKings buys Israeli software firm
Latest acquisition comes just days after company's buy of VSiN
SLT says it has no mass participation ambitions despite Racecheck acquisition
The Super League Triathlon series says its acquisition of Racecheck, the endurance race finder and review platform, does not signal an ambition to become a mass participation event organiser
Tonal secures $250m Series E funding round
Latest investment includes several high-profile pro athletes
For a global perspective on the business of sport from New York, London & Singapore
PFL to debut Fan Tokens with Chiliz
Deal reflects fast-growing consumer interest in blockchain technology
Developer of NBA Top Shot gains $305m in funding
Large group of high-profile investors reflect surging fan interest in NFTs
Timberwolves, VenueNext debut new mobile experience for fans’ return
Platform seeks to unify multiple elements of fan commerce