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In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Rachel Jacobson, Drone Racing League president. Eric and Chris also discuss discuss the National Hockey League’s new, seven-year domestic rights agreement with Turner Sports, a new content and sponsorship agreement between Meadowlark Media and DraftKings, and the pending domestic rights renewals for England’s Premier League.

The National Football League reaffirmed its position as the most valuable property in the United States media landscape when the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29 outdrew the Oscars for the…

The 2021 Kentucky Derby attracted an attendance of 51,838 fans on May 1, representing the largest crowd at a sporting event in the United States since the Covid-19 pandemic began

Pine Valley Golf Club, which is widely considered as one of the best golf courses in the United States, has voted to allow female members for the first time in its 108-year history

Endeavor’s initial public offering will generate funds to provide “flexibility” over how the business is run, pay down debt and enable further acquisitions, according to Mark Shapiro, president at the s…

The Spring Media agency has teamed up with production company Rugby Factory to distribute the latter’s new ‘RugbyTown’ documentary series outside of the US market. T

USA Curling has announced it is moving its headquarters from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to the Viking Lakes campus in Eagan, Minnesota

The American Hockey League has called off its Calder Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year due to ongoing concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former Nike executive to market company's expanding sports rights

US-based media giant Comcast, which less than two months ago warned that signing a new NFL rights deal would lead to "tough decisions" elsewhere for the company, now wants to use its renewal with the league as a template for building its sports portfolio. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.

Event for now is most-attended sports function in the US since pandemic started

Socios.com has signed its first deal with the NHL's New Jersey Devils as the fan token business is investing in a $50m US expansion plan targeting the five main sport leagues. Matthew Glendinning reports.

Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of esports organization Activision Blizzard, has agreed to halve his base salary as part of an extended contract until March 31, 2023

The United Soccer League is expanding its global footprint by striking a broadcast agreement with ESPN International, which covers over 58 million linear homes and 46 million digital homes in 55 territories…

ESPN will broadcast the inaugural Madden NFL 21 Bowl: Draft Edition, which is taking place on May 2 and 4, via its app and website.

The National Women’s Hockey League has announced it will double its salary cap from $150,000 to $300,000 per team for the 2021-22 season.