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Microsoft recommits to Billie Jean King Cup with sponsorship extension
The International Tennis Federation has announced that Microsoft has renewed its sponsorship of the Billie Jean King Cup.
FTC seeks to block Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard takeover
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.6bn
Microsoft’s $68.7bn Activision Blizzard deal gains European approval
The European Commission has approved US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€63.1bn
Regulator blocks Microsoft’s $68.7bn move for Activision Blizzard
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (Wednesday) blocked US-based technology giant Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (€62.2bn)
Microsoft offers concessions to gain EC approval of Activision Blizzard takeover
US-based technology giant Microsoft has made “binding commitments” to the European Commission (EC) in an effort to secure regulatory approval for its proposed $68.7bn (€64.2bn)
FTC moves to block Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Blizzard deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in the United States to challenge the US-based technology giant's attempt to acquire video game publisher and major …
Let me entertain you…sustainably | Experts discuss sports tech innovation at GSIC Summit
The Microsoft-backed Global Sports Innovation Centre (GSIC) celebrated the first birthday of its Asia-Pacific office in Singapore two weeks ago by gathering industry experts to discuss hot-button topics…
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal faces European Commission probe
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of game company Activision Blizzard by US-based technology giant Microsoft
Ready, player? How sport can prepare for life in the metaverse
Microsoft technologist Jesus Serrano talks to Kevin McCullagh about the promise of the metaverse and how sports organisations should approach this burgeoning tech space.
WNBA Dream brings in Microsoft as jersey patch sponsor
The Women's National Basketball Association's Atlanta Dream has brought in Microsoft as its new jersey patch sponsor as part of a wide-ranging multiyear agreement with the American multinational technology…
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in massive $68.7bn deal
Agreement to create world's third-largest gaming company by revenue
Microsoft-backed GSIC launches sports tech base in Singapore
The Global Sports Innovation Centre, the sports technology industry network backed by software giant Microsoft, yesterday officially opened its new Asia-Pacific base in Singapore
Big3 expands Microsoft partnership
Ice Cube's Big3 basketball league has expanded its partnership with Microsoft, naming the multinational technology company the official technology partner of the league.
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,…
Microsoft takes up Global Partner status at LaLiga in expanded technology-focused deal
Spanish football’s LaLiga has expanded its association with technology giant Microsoft in a deal that the two parties claim will “digitally transform football globally”.
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Wisconsin pro teams combine for new investment venture
Initiative will focus on supporting minority-led technology startups
Fed Cup renamed after Billie Jean King as Microsoft among new sponsors
The International Tennis Federation has rebranded the Fed Cup, the women’s international teams event, as the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas in a tribute to the iconic female tennis player and pioneer f…
NBA draws on Microsoft partnership to reshape virtual fan experience
The NBA has taken fan engagement in the wake of Covid-19 to a new level by allowing at-home viewers to be seen and heard by their favorite players in Orlando. Bob Williams reports