Under Armour has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners. “As part of our ongoing transformation, we are committed to actively managing our business to ensure that our strategies and assets are prioritized to connect even more deeply with our target consumer – the Focused Performer,” said Under Armour […]
Manchester United joins TikTok to create AR fan content
Manchester United has launched a TikTok channel with a mission to inspire and entertain millions of fans worldwide with exclusive behind-the-scenes content, engaging hashtag challenges and thrilling action moments. With a focus on creativity and innovation, the club’s new TikTok channel Manchester United will pioneer fresh and unique ways of engaging with existing fans, while […]
BCCI signs Jio as Title Sponsor for 2020 Women’s T20 Challenge
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Jio as the Title Sponsor of the 2020 edition of the Women’s T20 Challenge. The partnership will also have the support of Reliance Foundation Education and Sports For All (RF ESA). This is a historic partnership, as for the first time a sponsor has […]
Jamshedpur FC CEO on the upcoming ISL season, Atlético de Madrid partnership & women’s football
Jamshedpur FC CEO Mukul Choudhari enumerates how the club is combating COVID-19 challenges, preparation for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) in Goa, women’s football among other things in an interview with The Playknow. Excerpts: What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the business model of the team? How are you tackling all […]
AC Milan signs ETRO as official travel accessories supplier
AC Milan has named ETRO as the Official Travel Accessories Supplier of the Men’s First Team until the end of the 2020/21 season. As part of the partnership, the Rossoneri players will be provided with a new set of bespoke travel accessories created by ETRO, including a cabin trolley, backpack and toiletry bag, which will […]
Everton Women signs principal partnership agreement with MegaFon
Everton Women has signed a new multi-year principal partnership deal with MegaFon ahead of this weekend’s Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final. Digital and telecommunications company MegaFon has expanded their deal with the Club, in what is the biggest commercial deal in the women’s team’s history. As part of the agreement, MegaFon will receive branding on […]
Dallas Mavericks signs BioSteel as official sports drink partner
BioSteel signed a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Mavericks as the team’s official sports drink partner. The multi-year agreement includes prominent BioSteel branding at the American Airlines Center for all Mavericks’ home games, in addition to naming rights and signage at the team’s state-of-the-art BioSteel Practice Facility. Brand integration at these facilities will include a […]
EFL names Papa John’s as the official title sponsor
The EFL and Papa John’s have announced a three-year deal that will see the UK pizza takeaway company become the Official Title Sponsor of the EFL Trophy. The exclusive partnership, which will run until at least the end of the 2022/23 season, sees the competition, become known as the ‘Papa John’s Trophy’ with immediate effect. […]
DAZN to expand globally in December
DAZN to expand to more than 200 countries and territories beginning Dec. 1, with the sports streaming service showcasing some of the biggest names in boxing on back-to-back weekends. On Saturday, Dec. 5, rising star Ryan Garcia meets 2012 Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell for the interim WBC lightweight title. One week later, unified heavyweight […]
LaLiga North America partners ThinkFoodGroup to expand its presence in the US
LaLiga North America continues to expand its presence in key growth markets across the United States in partnership with Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup. After naming Mercado Little Spain ‘The Home of LaLiga in New York’, LaLiga North America and José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup are announcing an expansion of their partnership, naming Jaleo ‘The Home of LaLiga […]