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Some Cleveland Cavaliers Fans Received ‘Faulty’ Virtual Championship Rings

The Cleveland Cavaliers gave away Nike-branded silicone bands that were designed to activate a “first-of-its-kind championship ring augmented reality experience” through the team’s app so that fans attending the season opener could virtually wear the rings. “WELCOME BACK, CHAMP!” read the message accompanying the free silicone bands for fans attending Tuesday’s game that celebrated the […]

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Vine All-Stars In Sports Community Mourn Impending Loss

Vine, the social platform best known for six-second NBA highlight reels and crushing UFC finishes, is shutting down its operation in the upcoming months. Vine announced Thursday it would soon be discontinuing its mobile app but maintaining the website. The news came in conjunction with Twitter laying off nine percent of its workforce (350 employees) despite […]

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DISH Becomes First Pay-TV Provider To Offer NBA TEAM PASS

DISH announced Tuesday, on the first day of the NBA season, that it became the first pay-TV provider to offer NBA TEAM PASS, which allows fans to watch live out-of-market games from one team. When the NBA announced the individual team package for last season, it was initially available only to broadband and mobile subscribers on […]

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