NFL’s 49ers acquires increased ownership stake in Leeds United
The San Francisco 49ers has increased its ownership stake in Premier League club Leeds United to 37%.Paraag Marathe, President of 49ers Enterprises, the investment...
NBC announces closure of NBC Sports Network by end of 2021
NBCUniversal has confirmed it will shut down the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) by the end of 2021.The majority of the media giant’s sports content...
Super Bowl LV attendance set at 22,000
Up to 22,000 fans will be allowed to attend this year’s Super Bowl LV, including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7500 vaccinated health care workers.The...
Washington Football Team links with FanDuel in sports betting association
The Washington Football Team has become the first National Football League (NFL) team to gain a sports betting license in the state of Virginia...
Decathlon nets NBA official licensee partnership
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with sporting goods retailer Decathlon.Under the terms of the agreement, which is the...
NHL selects Tipsport as first European betting partner
The National Hockey League (NHL) has chosen Tipsport as the division’s first European sportsbook partner in Czech Republic and Slovakia.Through the deal, Czech Republic's...
NBA players to renegotiate for equity stakes in league franchises
National Basketball Association (NBA) players may attempt to overturn a rule that prevents them from owning equity stakes in teams and franchises, according to...
New International Women’s Cup pencilled for August 2021
A new exhibition competition featuring women’s football clubs across Europe and the US, called the International Women’s Cup, will pilot later this year.The tournament...
PGA pledges support to AGA responsible betting campaign
The PGA Tour has partnered with the American Gaming Association (AGA) ahead of the launch of its public service campaign, ‘Have a Game Plan,...
Burnley names former Knicks President on board of directors
Former President of the New York Knicks, Dave Checketts, has joined the board of directors at Premier League club Burnley FC.Burnley Chairman Alan Pace’s...