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The NBA will partner with Microsoft on a multiyear agreement that makes the technology company the official AI, cloud and laptop partner for the NBA, WNBA, G League and USA Basketball beginning with the 2020–2021 NBA season. Microsoft and NBA Digital will create a new platform on Microsoft Azure to deliver personalized game broadcasts and […]
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Sports franchises and leagues will have to focus more than ever on the fan experience not only from a physical standpoint but financial one, say two panelists during an American University webinar broadcast this week. “We believe post-coronavirus we will see a major surge of people getting out of the house, but that doesn’t mean […]
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The Penn Relays, which had been held uninterrupted since 1895 until this year’s cancellation, will hold a Digital Penn Relays on April 24 on Twitch in partnership with global esports organization Gen.G. The event, presented by The United States Marine Corps, will take place on April 24 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. EST on […]
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USA Triathlon, Spartan, Tough Mudder, Ironman, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Running USA and USA Cycling have formed the Endurance Sports Coalition, bringing together organizers of more than 50,000 events annually to work on securing relief and support for operators of endurance events and supporting industries from Congress and Capitol Hill lawmakers. The Endurance Sports […]
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There’s no denying that coronavirus pandemic has changed how sports events will take place. Around the world, the sports-event industry has moved to transform many of its venues to support health officials in their local regions. Going forward, finding unique venues to host our events will be more important than ever. Click here to download […]
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Northstar Meetings Group has announced that the 2020 EsportsTravel Summit—the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers—has been rescheduled to August 11–13 in Arlington, Texas. The Summit was originally scheduled for June 16–18. The EsportsTravel Summit is being hosted by the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Arlington Sports Commission. […]
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When Wimbledon and the British Open were canceled, one of the many newsworthy items after the news was that both events had purchased pandemic insurance over the past few years and will be able to get payouts from the underwriting agencies they contracted with. Whether through insurance policies or event contracts, legal issues related to […]
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The home of University of Alabama football, already undergoing a renovation, has had additional money allocated for the work by the university’s board of trustees. Another $1.17 million has been added to the budget for ongoing work at Bryant-Denny Stadium, which stands at $107.17 overall. The extra money for the stadium in Tuscaloosa will help with improvements […]
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With no live events to broadcast, sports leagues and their television partners are going to the next best thing—having esports take their place in sports from auto racing to basketball as fallout continues from the coronavirus pandemic. What started as replacement programming for a regional cable network has shifted to broadcast sports, as ESPN is […]
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The American Collegiate Hockey Association 2022 national championships will be held in St. Louis and hosted by the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues as well as the St. Louis Sports Commission. The 10-day event will award titles in three men’s divisions and two women’s divisions by the ACHA, the governing body for non-varsity […]
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