Genius Sports hires Google tech director to oversee AI capabilities
Sports data and technology firm Genius Sports has named Mark Kropf as its new Chief Technology Officer at a time of increased AI adoption...
Tom Brady’s Autograph refocuses on content over NFTs
Autograph, a fan engagement platform co-founded by NFL legend Tom Brady, has launched a new project - though this latest initiative lacks one of...
NFL and Bitpanda team up ahead of German return
The National Football League (NFL) has announced crypto exchange Bitpanda as an official European partner ahead of its upcoming regular-season games in the continent.Under...
Amazon to make major US sports live streaming bid for Bally...
Amazon is looking to further bolster its portfolio of live sports broadcasting by acquiring Bally Sports’ regional games for the NBA, MLB and NHL. The...
Detroit Lions to enhance fan experience with Caesars
Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 NFL campaign, the Detroit Lions have partnered with Caesars Sportsbook to offer custom fan experiences throughout the season. Fans of...
DAZN expects big things from Game Pass in 2024 NFL season
DAZN expects its NFL Game Pass product to repeat the successes of 2023, with the 2024 NFL season set to commence today (5 September).The...
Cleveland Browns signs local firm in 20-year stadium deal
Cleveland Browns has opted for a long-term sponsorship arrangement for its stadium naming rights via a deal with Huntington National Bank.The 20-year agreement will...
Inter Miami calls Polkadot a ‘natural fit’ for training kit
US football club Inter Miami CF has named Polkadot, a blockchain software platform, as its global training partner.As part of the agreement, Polkadot’s logo...
NFLPA takes bookmaker to court over NFT licencing payments
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) has taken legal action against DraftKings, accusing the bookmaker of violating a licensing agreement.The association’s charges relate...
NFL Commissioner asserts private equity vote ‘won’t change a thing’
The owners of the 32 National Football League (NFL) franchises voted in favour of a major change to club ownership rules yesterday, allowing private...