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LaBue appointed Charlotte FC president as Kelly is named Tepper Sports CEO
Nick Kelly has left his role as president of Major League Soccer expansion team Charlotte FC to become the chief executive of parent company Tepper Sports and Entertainment as part of a wide-ranging senior …
FCF to play second season at Atlanta’s Pullman Yards
Startup American football league to play at popular movie production site
NWSL, players complete landmark labor agreement
Five-labor agreement introduces widespread improvements in player pay, benefits
LPGA Tour unveils behind-the-scenes documentary
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has unveiled a behind-the-scenes mini-documentary series, which is centered on the 2021 CME Group Tour Championship
Ohtani to grace cover of ‘MLB: The Show 22’
Angels two-way phenom makes sports video game history
Univision, Televisa to debut global streaming service after completing $4.8bn merger deal
Grupo Televisa and Univision Holdings Inc, two of the biggest Spanish-language content producers and sports rightsholders in the Americas, have completed their blockbuster $4.8bn (€4.27bn) merger deal to create a new company known as TelevisaUnivision.
FanDuel, United Center partner for in-stadium sportsbook
The United Center, the home of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls and National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, has announced plans to open an in-stadium sportsbook lounge in partnership…
Charlotte FC reaches 60,000 mark for first MLS home game
Major League Soccer expansion team Charlotte FC has already sold more than 60,000 tickets for the club's inaugural home game at Bank of America Stadium, against Los Angeles Galaxy on March 5, team president…
NFL, Meta to outfit digital avatars with licensed merchandise
League, social media platform experiment with digital clothing in the metaverse
SRX adds four new tracks for 2022 season
Superstar Racing Experience, the start-up six-race, short-track motorsport series, has unveiled its schedule and tracks for its upcoming second season in 2022
BetMGM opens Nationals Park sportsbook
Facility is the first of its type at a MLB ballpark
Super Bowl ticket resale market returning to historic norms
Full stadium capacity, vaccines present different market forces compared to a year ago
NHL revives Fan Skills at Home challenge
The National Hockey League is looking once again to engage its supporters by reviving the NHL Fan Skills at Home challenge on Instagram and TikTok
Super Group plans focus on fundamentals as public company
Sports betting operator to emphasize core profitability, financial discipline
Socios’ Alexandre Dreyfus on the new realm of blockchain-driven fan engagement
In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Alexandre Dreyfus, chief executive of blockchain platform Socios.com and its parent organization Chiliz. Fisher and Russo also preview the upcoming Beijing Olympics facing widespread political and operational challenges, discuss recent financial news surrounding Genius Sports and Comcast, and look ahead to forthcoming developments surrounding the National Football League’s Denver Broncos and Washington Football Team.
Broncos retain Allen & Co., Proskauer to aid team sale
Forthcoming transaction of NFL team expected to set sports industry record
Legends expands portfolio with 4Front acquisition
Premium experiences company Legends has continued to diversify its business interests by acquiring data and analytics-focused digital media agency 4Front
Sportfive unveils collaboration with esports player representation agency
The Sportfive agency has expanded its esports presence by entering into a strategic collaboration with Los Angeles-based gaming agency Bad Moon Talent