NBA challenges CFTC’s approach to sports prediction markets
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is facing growing scrutiny from academics and sports leagues following the NBA’s letter regarding sports event contracts...
Report: WME divests basketball division with baseball to follow
Ari Emanuel, Chairman of WME, is reportedly set to purchase WME Basketball, as the company looks to navigate concerns around conflict of interest.This acquisition...
‘They didn’t try to win’: Fan sues USWNT for $100m
A man has filed a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation and US Women's National Team (USWNT), seeking approximately $100m in damages.Michael Buxbaum submitted...
Premier League continues on FuboTV in Canada
FuboTV has confirmed it has renewed its broadcast rights agreement with the Premier League to continue as the English top-flights exclusive partner in Canada.Fubo...
MLS, MLS NEXT and NEXT Pro to unify under Kitman Labs...
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Kitman Labs have announced an extension to their partnership by streamlining operations alongside MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT. Under...
Stuart Simms: US sports consumers have ‘visible hunger’ for betting insights
The convergence between sports betting and sports media is nothing new, and in the US broadcasters have been more than keen to integrate wagering...
NWSL eyes bold growth as expansion plans continue
Jessica Berman, Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), has teased plans for further expansion.Speaking at the SheBelieves Summit on Friday, Berman said...
NFL reportedly gives Netflix and Amazon Prime nod for Christmas Day
The NFL is set to play three games on Christmas Day this year, streaming across two different platforms.According to ESPN, this year’s Christmas Day...
Three NFL franchises look to grow fandoms beyond US with UK...
The National Football League (NFL) has granted three franchises UK marketing rights as part of its Global Markets Programme.Following the expansion of its programme,...
Suspensions land heavy as UFC betting scandal unfolds
Two UFC fighters have been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NAC) for their involvement in a 2022 betting scandal tied to their...