- IC360 partnered with Sparket, the innovative developer of a state-of-the-art gaming platform. Read here
- Lucra partnered with GOTGAME, a video-based challenge platform for skill-based competitions. Read here
- Boomerang CEO Sklyer Logsdon was on the Sports Business Leaders podcast, Logsdon discussed how he is creating brand loyalty through AI lost and found. Listen here
- ASENSEI released Issue 16 of ASENSEI INSIDE, focusing on technology’s role in merging fitness and digital health. Read here
- Lucra Sports is transforming competition by building a platform that enables peer-to-peer social and skill-based contests, making everyday interactions gamified, monetizable and social. Read here
- Play By Play Sports Broadcasting is hosting its final camp of the summer in Los Angeles this week, beginning August 4th. More info
- Wayne Kimmel interviewed Mark French, the CEO and Founder of DON'T QUIT! Sports Nutrition, on the latest episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show. Tune in and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
- Wayne Kimmel discussed selling game tickets on the blockchain in the New York Times "DealBook." Read here
- Chad Stender was a guest on the "Life in the Front Office" podcast, presented by Sports Business Ventures, Stender discussed working and investing in the sports industry. Listen Here
- James Develin, a SeventySix Capital Athlete Venture Group member, is an official Teammate of the Navy Seal Foundation, supporting the naval special warfare community and their families. Learn more here
- On the "Under the Number" podcast, Kimmel discussed the asset class of sports and investing in sports tech. Watch here
- ESPN is acquiring the NFL Redzone and other media holdings in exchange for the National Football League receiving equity in ESPN. Read here
- TNT Sports will air 19 Banana Ball Games, including their championship in October. Read here
- NBA announced a 3-year slate of regular season games being held in countries across Europe, starting this season in Berlin and London. Read here
- NHL announced a multi-year strategic partnership with DAZN, making them the exclusive provider of NHL.TV. Read here
- Walmart signed a multi-year partnership with the MLS, making them an official sponsor and partner of the league. Read here
- Brent Musburger is joining NBC's Hall of Fame Game coverage, Musburger is also receiving the 2025 Pete Rozelle Award. Read here
- Playfly Sports is managing local media sales for three MLB teams through an expanded deal extension with the league. Read here
- Genius Sports and PMG are partnering to identify innovative ways brands can leverage new sports advertising technologies. Read here
- Mike Repole, Founder of Vitaminwater and BodyArmor, is buying an ownership stake in the UFL. Read here
- 2027 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field, marking the ballpark’s fourth time hosting the Midsummer Classic. Read here
- Stanford hired former Nike CEO John Donahoe as its new Athletic Director. Read here
- Sports Business Leaders Happy Hour - August 19 in Philadelphia Learn more
- Smart Business Dealmakers Conference - September 11 in Philadelphia Learn more
- G2E - October 6-9 in Las Vegas Learn more
- Upside U.S. Sports Tech Summit - October 23 in Miami Learn more
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