The LA Clippers, in a first have unveiled a direct-to-consumer streaming platform, ClipperVision, that will stream more than 70 games live in-market games in its first season. Priced at $199.99 for the season, the platform aims to enhance the live game-watching experience through augmented reality and alternate-language commentary options. It will launch with six […]
Globant to create new digital experiences for FIFA
FIFA has struck a multi-year agreement with digital consultant and software provider Globant to supercharge the growth of the FIFA+ streaming platform and support football’s flagship events, starting with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Globant will be the Global Platform Supporter of FIFA+, the game-changing digital destination launched earlier this year. As part of […]
Glenn Murray and Fara Williams kick-off the Utilita Kids and Girls Cup
Glenn Murray and Fara Williams MBE joined over 100 young aspiring footballers at Milton Keynes Dons yesterday to officially kick-off the 2022/23 season of the Utilita Kids and Girls Cup, two of the country’s biggest national football tournaments for junior schoolchildren. The finals of each competition take place at Wembley Stadium, giving players a […]
MLB inks first CBD deal with Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (“Charlotte’s Web,” “CW” or the “Company”), the market leader in hemp-derived CBD products has jointly announced with Major League Baseball (“MLB”), a first of its kind exclusive multi-year strategic partnership that opens increased CBD visibility to their professional athletes, millions of fans and communities. The rigorous approval process that brought […]
DAZN secures five-year exclusive broadcast rights for MotoGP in Spain
DAZN, the leading global sports streaming platform, and Dorna Sports, the organiser and commercial rights holder of the FIM MotoGP World Championship, have agreed a new five-year deal for the exclusive broadcasting rights to MotoGP in Spain. DAZN has been the home of the sport in the country since the platform launched in March […]
Chad Biagini of Nolan Partners: “More than 60% of our placements these past 2 years have been women or ethnic minorities”
Chad Biagini boasts of 10+ years’ experience in Executive Search, representing a wide range of sports clients across French Ligue One, English Premier League, Italy’s Serie A, and all the majors in the US and Canada – Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer and the NFL. Throughout his career, Chad has recruited […]
BBC Sport secures full broadcasting rights of UCI Cycling World Championships
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced that BBC Sport has secured full broadcasting rights to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland (Great Britain), extending its long-term commitment to the coverage of major UCI events. For the first time, 13 UCI World Championships will be held in the same […]
World Rugby acquires RugbyPass
Sky New Zealand (SKT) has agreed a wide-ranging deal with World Rugby that secures exclusive rights to premium competitions, including Rugby World Cups, for seven years. Under the deal, World Rugby will acquire RugbyPass, and the two parties have agreed a joint approach to the production of exclusive programming, particularly in the women’s game. […]
UEFA signs Engelbert Strauss as official workwear partner
UEFA has announced that the German-based work and utility brand, Engelbert Strauss, will be the official workwear partner of the men’s UEFA European Football Championship 2024 in Germany. A partner of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League since 2021, Engelbert Strauss also has long-standing partnerships with the German Football Association, and […]
Lucy Pearson, FA Head of Education on women participation, mental health and preparing the next gen of footballers
The national home of football, St. George’s Park celebrated its 10th-anniversary last week. Opened by HRH Prince William in October 2012, the site has overseen and underpinned an era of success, inclusivity, and progression for English football, with twelve England tournament wins, including this summer’s success for the Lionesses and the European U19 Men’s Championship. […]