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Each week we'll pick out highlights from the industry newscycle, calling upon commentary from industry experts within our community and outside to tell you why it matters

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26 Mar 2025

STRIKR Raising $50M to KO Judging Controversy 🥊

A new combat sports format called STRIKR is looking to shake up the world of boxing by raising $50 million to bring data-driven scoring to the ring.

STRIKR Raising $50M to KO Judging Controversy 🥊

25 Mar 2025

The Hundred Could Help Put Roof Over ECB’s Head - Literally 🏏 🏟️

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is exploring plans to build the UK’s first-ever indoor cricket stadium. The £500 million project would be the most ambitious infrastructure investment in English cricket history.

The Hundred Could Help Put Roof Over ECB’s Head - Literally 🏏 🏟️

21 Mar 2025

Pubs Could Stay Open Late for Lionesses at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 🍻

The UK government is proposing to extend pub opening hours to 1am if England or Wales make it to the semi-finals or final of this summer’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Pubs Could Stay Open Late for Lionesses at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 🍻

20 Mar 2025

Sixth Street Takes a Swing at the Giants with 10% Stake ⚾

The San Francisco Giants have sold a 10% stake to Sixth Street Partners, becoming -one of - the latest major league franchises to tap into private equity investment.

Sixth Street Takes a Swing at the Giants with 10% Stake ⚾

17 Mar 2025

Shohei Ohtani Steps Up to the Plate… in Fortnite! ⚾

Shohei Ohtani is making history again - this time in gaming. The three-time MVP is the first-ever Major League Baseball player to be featured in Fortnite’s Icon Series, joining stars like LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Naomi Osaka.

Shohei Ohtani Steps Up to the Plate… in Fortnite! ⚾

13 Mar 2025

Premier League Doubles Down in the U.S. - Literally ⚽️⚽️

The Premier League is bringing its pre-season tournament back to the U.S. for the second edition of the Summer Series.

Premier League Doubles Down in the U.S. - Literally ⚽️⚽️

12 Mar 2025

ICC Signs Up First Exclusive Women’s Partner, Unilever 🏏

On International Women’s Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a landmark partnership with Unilever’s Personal Care brands, Rexona and Dove, making them the first-ever exclusive commercial partner for women’s cricket.

ICC Signs Up First Exclusive Women’s Partner, Unilever 🏏

10 Mar 2025

Juventus Becomes First Football Club to Join a Lunar Mission 🚀

Juventus has become the first football club to be associated with a lunar mission.

Juventus Becomes First Football Club to Join a Lunar Mission 🚀

7 Mar 2025

SailGP Names DJ Khaled as Chief Hype Officer 🎤⛵

SailGP has teamed up with Roc Nation Sports International to name Grammy-winning artist DJ Khaled as the league’s Chief Hype Officer for its U.S. events, aiming to bring sailing to a new, younger audience.

SailGP Names DJ Khaled as Chief Hype Officer 🎤⛵

6 Mar 2025

Arsenal Launches First-Ever Women’s Lifestyle Collection ⚽️

Arsenal FC has unveiled the AWFC Collection, the club’s first lifestyle range dedicated solely to Arsenal Women.

Arsenal Launches First-Ever Women’s Lifestyle Collection ⚽️

4 Mar 2025

Footballco & Saudi Pro League Launch ‘Yalla SPL Show’ for Gen-Z Fans ⚽️📺

Footballco has partnered with the Saudi Pro League (SPL) to launch the Yalla SPL Show, a new English-language football show designed to engage Gen-Z audiences.

Footballco & Saudi Pro League Launch ‘Yalla SPL Show’ for Gen-Z Fans ⚽️📺

28 Feb 2025

PSG Kick-Off New Venture Program in Doha ⚽️

Paris Saint-Germain has unveiled PSG Labs, a global innovation initiative designed to accelerate cutting-edge technology in sports performance, fan engagement, AI, and digital transformation.

PSG Kick-Off New Venture Program in Doha ⚽️

27 Feb 2025

ATP Partners with Overtime to Better Serve Next-Gen Fans 🎾

The ATP has teamed up with Overtime to deliver behind-the-scenes tennis content aimed at millennial and Gen Z/Alpha audiences.

ATP Partners with Overtime to Better Serve Next-Gen Fans 🎾

27 Feb 2025

Ally Aims to Drive Women’s Sports Fandom with NASCAR Crossover 🏁

Ally Financial is making an unconventional but strategic play, using its NASCAR sponsorship to promote Unrivaled, the new 3x3 women’s basketball league.

Ally Aims to Drive Women’s Sports Fandom with NASCAR Crossover 🏁

21 Feb 2025

DAZN Takes Ligue 1 to Court Over TV Rights ⚖️

The dispute between DAZN and Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) over Ligue 1’s domestic TV rights has escalated, with DAZN now demanding €573M from the league in damages.

DAZN Takes Ligue 1 to Court Over TV Rights ⚖️

19 Feb 2025

MLB Wants to Catch ‘Em All with Pokémon GO Ballpark Deal ⚾

Major League Baseball (MLB) has teamed up with Niantic’s Pokémon GO in a three-year deal to enhance in-stadium experiences and engage new audiences.

MLB Wants to Catch ‘Em All with Pokémon GO Ballpark Deal ⚾

17 Feb 2025

CR7 Serves Up Premier Padel to Millions 🎾

Cristiano Ronaldo has live-streamed the Riyadh Season Premier Padel semi-finals and finals on his YouTube channel, bringing the sport to millions of new fans.

CR7 Serves Up Premier Padel to Millions 🎾

14 Feb 2025

TEAM Era Coming to an End with UEFA ⚽

UEFA has entered exclusive negotiations with Relevent Sports to take over the global commercial rights for its men’s club competitions, ending a 30+ year partnership with TEAM Marketing.

TEAM Era Coming to an End with UEFA ⚽

13 Feb 2025

Supertri Expands with ‘By Supertri’ Mass Participation Series 🏊🚴🏃

Supertri is launching By Supertri, a new mass participation brand designed to make triathlon more accessible.

Supertri Expands with ‘By Supertri’ Mass Participation Series 🏊🚴🏃

11 Feb 2025

Nike Makes a Statement With First Super Bowl Ad in 27 Years 👟

Nike made a statement by running its first Super Bowl ad since 1998—an ad which has got everyone talking.

Nike Makes a Statement With First Super Bowl Ad in 27 Years 👟

7 Feb 2025

Wrexham Scores Big with Second Successive Super Bowl Ad Feature ⚽️

Wrexham AFC has landed another major U.S. marketing moment, starring in a Super Bowl commercial for their stadium sponsor, STōK Cold Brew

Wrexham Scores Big with Second Successive Super Bowl Ad Feature ⚽️

6 Feb 2025

Fox Reports Big Sports Profits And Eyes New Streaming Service 📺

Fox Corporation reported a 20% revenue boost to $5.1B for its fiscal second quarter, driven primarily by live sports.

Fox Reports Big Sports Profits And Eyes New Streaming Service 📺

5 Feb 2025

EA Sports Makes a Real-Time Data Play with TRACAB Acquisition 🎮

Electronic Arts has agreed to acquire TRACAB Technologies, a leader in sports optical tracking and analysis, as part of its push to enhance realism in sports gaming and beyond.

EA Sports Makes a Real-Time Data Play with TRACAB Acquisition 🎮

31 Jan 2025

Castore Deal Latest Sign of LIV Golf’s Momentum ⛳

Castore has signed a multi-year partnership with LIV Golf’s Majesticks GC, becoming their Official Worldwide Apparel Partner.

Castore Deal Latest Sign of LIV Golf’s Momentum ⛳

30 Jan 2025

Six Nations and TNT Wary of Knock-On Effects of Potential Pay-TV Deal 🏉

TNT Sports is believed to have expressed interest in acquiring broadcasting rights for the Six Nations, but acknowledges the challenges posed by the tournament's historic free-to-air status.

Six Nations and TNT Wary of Knock-On Effects of Potential Pay-TV Deal 🏉

29 Jan 2025

TikTok Pilots Live Football Streaming with Saudi Pro League ⚽

The Saudi Pro League has taken its partnership with TikTok to the next level, live-streaming a match exclusively for fans in Brazil.

TikTok Pilots Live Football Streaming with Saudi Pro League ⚽

24 Jan 2025

Sixth Street Behind Latest Women’s MCO Harbouring Global Ambitions ⚽️

Private equity giant Sixth Street has announced the launch of Bay Collective, a new multi-club organisation dedicated to advancing women’s soccer globally.

Sixth Street Behind Latest Women’s MCO Harbouring Global Ambitions ⚽️

24 Jan 2025

Google Adds Gender Toggle to Sports Search Results ⚽♀♂

Google has made a significant update to its search settings, allowing users to easily toggle between men’s and women’s teams when searching for football content.

Google Adds Gender Toggle to Sports Search Results ⚽♀♂

21 Jan 2025

Juventus Partners with Zebras FC to Enter Kings League Italy ⚽

Juventus has become the first traditional football club to partner with a team competing in the Kings League, aligning with Zebras FC.

Juventus Partners with Zebras FC to Enter Kings League Italy ⚽

16 Jan 2025

Enfield and SURJ Unite to Redefine Global Sports Investment 🌍

Enfield Investment Partners and Saudi Arabia’s SURJ Sports Investment have announced a strategic partnership to work together to invest in global sports properties and assets.

Enfield and SURJ Unite to Redefine Global Sports Investment 🌍

15 Jan 2025

PGA Tour Turns to YouTube Creators to Attract Younger Fans ⛳️

The PGA Tour is betting big on YouTube creators to drive interest in its events, announcing a new Creator Series that will showcase popular golf content creators competing in tournaments tied to key Tour events.

PGA Tour Turns to YouTube Creators to Attract Younger Fans ⛳️

13 Jan 2025

Kings League Kicks Off New Era on OneFootball ⚽

The Kings League has launched an official channel on OneFootball, bringing its dynamic competitions to a global audience via the platform's mobile, connected TV apps, and website.

Kings League Kicks Off New Era on OneFootball ⚽

10 Jan 2025

TGL Tees Off: Is This The Future of Golf? ⛳

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s highly anticipated, tech-infused golf league, TGL, officially launched Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, delivering on the hype with a glitzy, innovative debut.

TGL Tees Off: Is This The Future of Golf? ⛳

10 Jan 2025

Cheers to Change? Women's Football Trials Alcohol in Stands ⚽🍺

Four Women's Championship clubs will participate in a trial allowing fans to drink alcohol in the stands during league matches, starting this month and running to the end of the season.

Cheers to Change? Women's Football Trials Alcohol in Stands ⚽🍺

8 Jan 2025

Adidas Aiming to Earn Their Stripes in F1 🏎️

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has announced a multi-year partnership with Adidas, making the sportswear giant its official apparel provider starting in the 2025 season.

Adidas Aiming to Earn Their Stripes in F1 🏎️
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