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Virtual Golfers Can Now Qualify to Attend the U.S. Open

The USGA and Topgolf launched a competition last week giving players of the World Golf Tour game a chance to compete for an invite to the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, Calif. The online competition is called the 2018 Virtual U.S. Open and contestants can win USGA store credit, free membership, and VIP tickets […]

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Oath Expands Mobile Content With Three New Yahoo Sports Shows

Three new original shows are coming to the Yahoo Sports app. Oath, Verizon’s media content engine powered by the AOL and Yahoo brands, announced this week that it is adding 10 new shows, including three Yahoo Sports shows, to its slate of mobile content. The sports-related content will be hosted by retired athletes, including two-time Olympic […]

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Quest For The Stanley Cup Returns to ESPN+

The third installment of the docuseries Quest For The Stanley Cup is set to launch this afternoon on ESPN+ and then on the NHL’s YouTube channel later this evening. New episodes of the seven-part series will be released every Friday from now through the final games in early June. First up, Knights forward James Neal […]

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WNBA Renews Twitter Streaming Partnership

The WNBA is reupping its streaming partnership with Twitter for a second season. The league announced plans this week to livestream 20 games on the social media app over the 2018 regular season. The first four of those games will be streamed on Sunday, May 20, during the league’s opening weekend. Coverage will tip off […]

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Hulu Will Insert More Ads Into Live Sports Coverage

This month, Hulu will begin offering dynamically-inserted advertising within its live television product, which includes sports. The streaming company announced Wednesday that advertisers will be able to more easily reach younger demographics, many that count themselves as cord cutters, who rely on Hulu’s $39.99 monthly Live TV service to watch live TV shows, news, and […]

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