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Endeavor earnings swing back to a loss in second quarter
Company officials still present highly optimistic view, point to efforts in emerging areas such as betting, NFTs, ticketing
Disney’s NBA Experience to permanently close
The National Basketball Association's NBA Experience indoor attraction at the Walt Disney World theme park complex in Orlando, Florida, will shut permanently after being forced to close its doors amid…
WTA brings in FanDuel as inaugural gaming partner
The Women's Tennis Association has announced a partnership with leading United States-based gaming operator FanDuel, which has been designated the organization's authorized gaming operator in North, South,…
Jay-Z, Fanatics partner to create Fanatics Sportsbook, with eye on New York betting license
Rapper turned businessman Jay-Z is partnering with sports-merchandise giant Fanatics in a bid to become part of the coveted New York state sports betting industry
Monumental Sports seeking multi-portfolio jersey sponsor
Monumental Sports and Entertainment is looking to maximize the value of its next jersey sponsor with the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards by offering a multi-portfolio deal to potential…
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 Conferences discuss potential alliance
Trio of Power Five conferences explore partnership based in part on scheduling
Trading card sale marks third new industry record in a year
Wagner T206 card garners more than $6.6m in auction
MLB’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game draws historic viewership totals
Unique event draws league's largest regular-season audience since 2005
FloSports in the market for senior director of global rights acquisition
US-based subscription streaming platform FloSports has kicked off a recruitment process to find a senior director of global rights acquisition
Caesars named Texans official casino partner
The Houston Texans have secured a partnership with United States-based casino operator Caesars Entertainment, which has been designated the official casino partner of the National Football League team.
ESPN+ subscriptions increase to 14.9m as Disney streaming services continue to grow
The Walt Disney Co.'s sports streaming service ESPN+ has now secured 14.9 million paid subscribers, up from 13.8 million subscribers in May
NHL takes up option to sell Disney Streaming Services stake for $350m
The National Hockey League has taken up its option to sell its 10-per-cent shareholding in Disney Streaming Services, the interactive media and internet company formerly known as BAMTech Media, to The…
Austin Bold FC considers future amid Austin FC success
United Soccer League Championship club Austin Bold FC is considering potentially relocating amid the ongoing success of city neighbors, Major League Soccer expansion team Austin FC
Former PGA Tour, LPGA executive Podany named USGA CCO
Former Ladies Professional Golf Association chief commercial officer Jon Podany has been appointed to the same role at the United States Golf Association
Riccio appointed USA Lacrosse chief executive
Veteran sports, media and technology executive Marc Riccio has been appointed the new USA Lacrosse chief executive, replacing the outgoing Steve Stenersen
Unibet expands NFL presence with Steelers partnership
Unibet has expanded its presence in the National Football League by striking an official sportsbook partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers
ATP, WTA unite to launch co-branded Tennis Clash mobile game
The Association of Tennis Professionals and Women's Tennis Association have partnered with Wildlife Studios' mobile tennis game Tennis Clash to launch a new co-branded tournament called Tennis United
UFC, Monster Energy extend global partnership
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has extended its global partnership with Monster Energy, which will remain designated the official energy drink of the mixed martial arts promotion