The Wings and the Mercury will tip off the 2018 WNBA season tonight in the same week that the U.S. Supreme Court moved to legalize sports gambling. And what happens with the WNBA might indicate what a deeper integration of sports and betting might look like in America. On Thursday, the WNBA and FanDuel extended […]
BT Sport will stream the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on YouTube on May 26 for the third straight season. Although the UK-based network is a subscription service, it will be making this event available to all soccer fans living in the UK. Subscribers will also be able to access 360-degree highlights […]
The international volleyball federation has partnered with Microsoft to improve the fan experience through better content distribution and consumer engagement. The Microsoft Sports Digital Platform, which the tech giant launched last fall, is a SaaS business with two major solutions that seek to grow the sport of volleyball for the FIVB — the governing body […]
ESPN announced an agreement with FC Bayern Munich on Tuesday that would give the network direct access to video including pre- and post-match reports, press briefings, and other features that might otherwise need exclusive access. That content will be shared through ESPN’s digital and social media platforms in both English and Spanish. “ESPN is one […]
NEW YORK — As cord cutting hits ESPN, the network is making a big push to seek out fans where they already congregate, producing content tailored specifically for Snapchat and streaming. For some of ESPN’s veteran hosts, this shift requires some adaptation. For newer faces, the format feels more natural. Scott Van Pelt, who joined the […]
