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Big3 partners with Microsoft for 2021 SuperDraft
The Big3 basketball league has unveiled a partnership with multinational technology company Microsoft for the 2021 Big3 SuperDraft, which is taking place June 14 at the Microsoft Lounge in Los Angeles,…
ESPN+, Hotstar to stream WTC final in US, Foxtel lands Australian rights
Streaming services ESPN+ and Hotstar have acquired rights in the US to cricket’s inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand, while a deal has also been struck in Australia f…
Sinclair looking to raise $250m to fund new sports streaming service
Sinclair Broadcast Group is reportedly looking to raise $250m (€206m) to create a new sports streaming service that would broadcast games within its portfolio of exclusive rights.
Advocacy group loses injunction bid in MLB ASG lawsuit
US District Court judge calls organization's legal case "weak and muddled"
College Football Playoff working group proposes 12-team format
Historic expansion recommended for college sports showcase
Nascar’s Netflix sitcom ‘The Crew’ will not have second season
Nascar's Kevin James-fronted Netflix comedy series The Crew has not been renewed for a second season, SportBusiness understands
US takes step towards hosting RWC in 2027 or 2031
The United States has taken a significant step towards potentially hosting the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031 after being formally accepted by World Rugby as a bid candidate for the showpiece events
Genius Sports sets upsizing, pricing for stock offering
Revised terms include larger share count, slightly decreased pricing
USA Basketball, MGM Resorts unveil expanded multiyear partnership
USA Basketball and leading sports entertainment company MGM Resorts International have unveiled an expanded multiyear partnership ahead of the Tokyo Olympics this summer
Reading FC aligns with Rival to build esports community
Gaming platform development company expands roster of team partners
Fanatics, University of Tennessee strike 10-year retail partnership
Global sports merchandising giant Fanatics is continuing to expand its collegiate business with a 10-year retail partnership with the Southeastern Conference's University of Tennessee
Mayweather-Paul exhibition fight generates $50m in PPV buys
The high-profile boxing exhibition match between Floyd Mayweather and YouTube star Logan Paul sold approximately one million pay-per-view buys domestically in the United States, generating around $50m…
How LaLiga-Relevent Sports partnership in US led to record $1.4bn ESPN media rights deal
Boris Gartner and Danny SiIlman, chief executives of LaLiga North America and Relevent Sports, respectively, tell SportBusiness how their joint venture partnership has transformed LaLiga's presence and commercial fortunes in North America in just three years
Alonso accuses MLB of altering baseballs for fiscal reasons
Mets star says ball performance altered based on free agent classes
Baseball Hall of Fame revives in-person Induction Ceremony
The late Marvin Miller, Jeter, two others to receive delayed recognition
Kansas City NWSL brings in KCTV/KSMO as local broadcast partner
National Women's Soccer League expansion team Kansas City NWSL has announced KCTV/KSMO will become its official local television broadcast partner through the 2023 season.
ESPN, Big Sky Conference complete multiyear rights deal
ESPN and the Big Sky Conference have announced a new multiyear, multiplatform media rights agreement, adding more than 600 events in both men’s and women’s sports on ESPN+ and the ESPN App.
Trail Blazers secure four-year local broadcast deal with Root Sports
The National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers have announced a four-year local broadcast deal with Root Sports, ending a 14-year partnership with NBC Sports Northwest.