Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series, has enlisted a host of broadcast partners including NEP Group, a leading technical production partner for producers of live sports and entertainment, which will provide the technology, expertise and global network to deliver the most innovative and sustainable broadcast production. Together, NEP, Aurora Media Worldwide and Extreme […]
New York Hockey Holdings acquires Islanders from estate of Charles B. Wang
New York Hockey Holdings has bought the remaining 15% of the New York Islanders from the estate of Charles B. Wang and now holds full ownership of the club. New York Hockey Holdings has put out the following statement: “Charles B. Wang was a remarkable man who achieved much and is greatly missed. He loved […]
Football Australia terminates A-League & Westfield W-League licence
Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the immediate termination of the A-League and Westfield W-League licence held by Newcastle Jets Club Pty Limited (ACN 602 270 664). The termination is based on the entity’s failure to pay its debts as and when they were due, which placed it in material breach of […]
Manchester City and Melbourne City FC to develop new games & collectibles with Animoca
Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (“Animoca Brands”) has signed announced a partnership with Manchester City’s men’s and women’s teams and Melbourne City FC, to develop a range of new games and collectibles. Animoca Brands will publish a series of digital assets and collectibles, mini-games and unique gaming experiences based on the two City clubs. Animoca […]
NBA renews digital partnership with beIN Sports until 2024
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and beIN SPORTS today announced a multiyear expansion of their broadcast and digital partnership that will extend to 2024, marking a decade-long collaboration. As part of the agreement and ahead of the start of the 2020-21 NBA season that tips off on Dec. 22, beIN SPORTS will also continue to […]
BeIN SPORTS secures Premier League rights in MENA till 2025
The Premier League and beIN MEDIA GROUP have today announced a major new rights deal that will see beIN SPORTS as the Premier League’s official broadcast partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) until 2025. The deal is for the 2022-2025 rights cycle and means beIN SPORTS can broadcast all 380 matches live […]
Esports and Breaking included in 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou
Esports and breakdancing have joined the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou 2022. The proposal was approved on Wednesday during the 39th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly meeting held in the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat. At the meeting, the OCA approved the proposal submitted by the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee on optimizing the […]
Australian Open to take place in February as ATP updates 2021 calendar
The ATP has announced an update to the 2021 ATP Tour calendar, outlining a revised schedule for the first seven weeks of the season as tennis continues to navigate its return during the COVID-19 pandemic. Confirmed details of weeks 8-13 will be announced separately, while all subsequent sections of the 2021 calendar, beginning with the […]
Eagles become first NFL team with esports tournament provider
Esports Entertainment Group has announced a landmark multiyear partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles to serve as the first esports tournament provider for an NFL club. As part of the multiyear agreement, EEG will operate biannual Madden NFL esports tournaments for the Eagles utilizing the Esports Gaming League platform. Also under the terms of the deal, […]
Microsoft teams up with Bucks, Packers and Brewers to launch social impact investment fund
Microsoft, the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Milwaukee Brewers have combined forces to form the Equity League, a new impact investment division of venture capital fund TitletownTech. This marks the first time the Brewers, Bucks, and Packers have partnered together for the shared purpose of fostering positive social change in Wisconsin and […]