Technology
LaLiga aligns with Play Anywhere to provide interactivity to broadcasters
LaLiga has agreed a deal with US-based sports technology company Play Anywhere Holdings which promises to provide interactive elements to broadcasters of the top two divisions of Spanish club football…
Former Sorare COO Spoon hired as Yahoo Sports president
US internet company Yahoo has appointed Ryan Spoon as the new president of its sports division.
Spoon comes to Yahoo Sports after working at digital collectibles and fantasy game company Sorare
AFC launches first mobile app
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the launch of its first official mobile app
Eurovision Sport, European Athletics add AI-powered audio coverage
Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), has claimed a first for sport on the continent by partnering with European Athletics to use artificial intelligence technology…
Hawk-Eye nets contract to bring new goal line tech to Eredivisie
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) and the Eredivisie have awarded Hawk-Eye Innovations, the sports technology company, a new five-year contract that will involve introducing and operating new goal-line…
Deltatre appoints Trudu as chief revenue officer
Sports broadcast technology provider Deltatre has named Nicola Trudu as its chief revenue officer
Nascar’s extended KAGR deal sets up ticketing RFP
US stock car racing series Nascar has extended its partnership with technology and consulting services firm Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), with the two parties set to conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP)…
CBS Sports turns to Hype for sports broadcast innovations
Sport technology ecosystem Hype Sports Innovation and broadcaster CBS Sports have agreed to a partnership that focuses on creating new technology and innovation for the network’s sports programming.
Top Rank enlists WSC Sports for AI-powered highlights
Boxing promoter Top Rank has hired artificial intelligence (AI) sports video content company WSC Sports to create and distribute fight highlights
Klopp, Nowitzki are latest investors in Sporttotal
German technology and live streaming company Sporttotal has added current Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp and NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki to its list of investors as ‘significant’ shareholders in the Col…
Angel City appoints TicketManager to re-sell corporate tickets
National Women's Soccer League side Angel City FC has appointed corporate ticket reseller TicketManager to provide its services to clients and suite and club seat holders at the team's BMO Stadium
TelevisaUnivision turns to WSC Sports to generate AI highlights
AI-powered video content company WSC Sports has signed a long-term deal with Spanish-language broadcaster TelevisaUnivision to generate highlights for 15 soccer properties in the United States and Mexico
Lega Serie A details innovative Coppa Italia final production
More than 40 cameras will be used to produce coverage of the Coppa Italia final, including high-definition equipment never before used at a football match, competition organiser Lega Serie A has announced
FFT rolls out AI tech to combat online harassment at French Open
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has teamed up with Bodyguard.ai to utilise its artificial intelligence technology to combat online harassment of players at the forthcoming French Open
Cleveland WTA tournament signs with SeatGeek for new stadium
Tennis in the Land, the Women's Tennis Association Cleveland event, has signed up ticketing technology company SeatGeek in a multi-year deal with the event due to take place in a new tennis-specific stadium…
Gemini Sports Analytics agrees deal with Genius for NCAA data
Gemini Sports Analytics and data, technology and broadcast services group Genius Sports have announced a new partnership to integrate official National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football and…
ServiceNow, NHL sign North American partnership
Workflow company ServiceNow has announced a multi-year North American partnership with the National Hockey League, enhancing gameday operations, employee productivity, and supporting new connected fan…
Tellyo and Atos partner to promote European Games
Cloud production platform Tellyo is partnering with IT firm Atos to promote the forthcoming European Games in Poland on digital and social media platforms