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Copyright 2021 SportsPro Media Limited en-GB info@sportspromedia.com Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:36:02 BST 120 Barstool launches exclusive Sling TV channel https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/barstool-sports-sling-tv-channel-stream-broadcast/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:48:00 BST Controversial media brand’s linear channel to feature new live content. comment@sportspromedia.com ESPN teams up with Verizon, Microsoft and Accenture on new Edge Innovation Centre https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/espn-verizon-microsoft-accenture-edge-innovation-centre-technology/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:31:00 BST Sports media giant to explore AR/VR, 5G and edge computing technology. comment@sportspromedia.com Greenfly Insight | How leagues can leverage their marketable athletes to achieve success on social https://www.sportspromedia.com/opinions/50mm-athletes-social-media-strategy-mlb-nba-bundesliga-pll-greenfly/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:29:00 BST Greenfly chief marketing officer, Tom Kuhr, explains how competition organisers can make the most of their best public-facing assets - the athletes - to reach fanbases more effectively. comment@sportspromedia.com Facebook makes fantasy sports play with prediction games rollout https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/facebook-fantasy-sports-prediction-games-mlb-la-liga/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:22:00 BST Facebook Fantasy Games initially available in the US and Canada via social media company’s app. comment@sportspromedia.com Atlanta Braves become first MLB team to agree NIL deals https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/atlanta-braves-mlb-ncaa-nil-deals-rachel-baumann-jordan-yates-georgia-tech/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:29:00 BST Franchise partners with quarterback Jordan Yates and gymnast Rachel Baumann. comment@sportspromedia.com MLB and Barstool’s streaming rights deal has ‘10% chance’, says Dave Portnoy https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/mlb-barstool-sports-tv-streaming-rights-midweek-games-dave-portnoy/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:53:00 BST Company’s founder says deal not off the table but would be “stunned” if it happens. comment@sportspromedia.com NFL and MLB to feature among ten sports channels on Tubi https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nfl-mlb-streaming-tubi-fox-pac-12-acc-real-madrid-tv-nascar/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:11:00 BST Fox-owned streaming service will also offer Pac-12 Insider and Real Madrid TV. comment@sportspromedia.com At Large | Sports must learn to play in the real world as well as their Field of Dreams https://www.sportspromedia.com/opinions/mlb-field-of-dreams-sports-media-wrexham-reynolds-mcelhenney-the-hundred/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:30:00 BST Major League Baseball's movie-themed Iowa set-piece was a successful example of sport's media crossover potential, but rights holders elsewhere need to think rationally about how far they can stretch athletes in live events. comment@sportspromedia.com Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes part-owner of Milwaukee Brewers https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-brewers-part-owner-investment/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:14:00 BST NBA champion is first individual investor to be added to MLB team’s ownership group since 2005. comment@sportspromedia.com Greenfly insight | Why it’s time to turn to athletes in the search for social media marketability https://www.sportspromedia.com/opinions/50-most-marketable-athletes-2021-greenfly-sports-social-media-marketing/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:50:00 BST Greenfly chief marketing officer, Tom Kuhr, says the SportsPro 50 Most Marketable Athletes list shows clubs need to lean into the social media power of their players to deliver social media success. comment@sportspromedia.com Reports: MLB ending 70-year Topps deal to team up with Fanatics https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/mlb-fanatics-trading-cards-topps-baseball/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:00:00 BST ​Sports merchandise giant set to land trading card contract with baseball league. comment@sportspromedia.com Report: MLB and Barstool discussing midweek rights package https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/mlb-barstool-sports-tv-rights-streaming-midweek-games-youtube-peacock/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:53:00 BST Penn National-owned platform looking at gambling-focused broadcasts. comment@sportspromedia.com Fanatics valued at US$18bn as Roc Nation and Todd Boehly invest https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/fanatics-value-2021-roc-nation-jay-z-todd-boehly-investment/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:46:00 BST Sports merchandise company has tripled its value over the last year. comment@sportspromedia.com Cleveland Guardians extend Progressive Field lease and plan renovations https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/cleveland-guardians-indians-mlb-progressive-field-renovation-lease-2036/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:01:00 BST MLB franchise reveals US$202.5m investment in stadium upgrades comment@sportspromedia.com On Location bolsters ticketing capabilities with Qcue acquisition https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/on-location-qcue-ticket-pricing-acquisition-mlb-afl/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:29:00 BST Ticket pricing company’s clients include MLB, the AFL and college athletics departments. comment@sportspromedia.com Cleveland’s MLB team to change name from Indians to Guardians https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/cleveland-indians-guardians-name-change/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:44:00 BST Franchise adopts fifth name in its history following review process initiated in July last year. comment@sportspromedia.com Panini and OneTeam Partners to collaborate on college athlete collectibles https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/panini-oneteam-partners-nft-trading-cards-NCAA-college-athlete-collectibles/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:52:00 BST Partnership to produce physical products and NFTs for those in College Athlete Group Licensing programme. comment@sportspromedia.com DraftKings agrees Autograph deal for new NFT marketplace https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/draftkings-autograph-nft-marketplace-blockchain-tom-brady/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:40:00 BST US betting brand's platform to work on exclusive digital collectibles with Tom Brady-backed firm. comment@sportspromedia.com MLB looking to sell midweek package to streaming provider https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/mlb-espn-midweek-tv-rights-streaming-ott-service/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:30:00 BST Domestic deal for national broadcast games likely to close in the next few months. comment@sportspromedia.com Shohei Ohtani signs with Fanatics for memorabilia and collectibles https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/shohei-ohtani-fanatics-collectibles-memorabilia-merchandise/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=baseball&utm_medium=rss Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:30:00 BST Signed products to include baseballs, bats, jerseys and game-used items. comment@sportspromedia.com