Have you ever wonder why your favorite brands are paying so much for media rights? If you haven't noticed, the sports industry is big business and the recent sports media rights deals have only highlighted the growing interest. What's more, if you add in the fact that scripted tv show ratings have been declining and … Continue reading Sports media rights fees continue to rise
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Phoenix Suns and WNBA Mercury up for sale amid Owner controversy
It comes as a surprise that the Phoenix Suns and WNBA Mercury owner Robert Sarver has decided to put the teams on the market. Just one week after Sarver was handed down a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine, the long time owner has decided to sell the team. Server was under investigation for … Continue reading Phoenix Suns and WNBA Mercury up for sale amid Owner controversy
Status Pro NFL VR game is next level
We all knew that virtual reality video gaming would be the next frontier for gaming. It was only a matter of time that such a game would be available for football. Maybe we expected EA sports or even the NFL to bring us such a game, but it would be Status Pro that delivered the … Continue reading Status Pro NFL VR game is next level
Formula 1 leaving the French and Belgian Grand Prix behind.
As the sports ahas gained massive popularity since with the new generation and other countries outside the normal destinations, Formula 1 leaders have had no choice but to consider the new locations. The French and Belgian Grand Prix might be the two locations having toggle up their races if they're not able to get a … Continue reading Formula 1 leaving the French and Belgian Grand Prix behind.
Apple and Major League Soccer make a deal
The cat is out the bag and Apple has locked in a 10-year deal with Major League Soccer for their broadcasting rights starting in 2023. This should come by as no surprise, many of the larger companies in the U.S. and abroad have been putting big money behind the sports industry. Apples competitor, Microsoft, went … Continue reading Apple and Major League Soccer make a deal
EA Sports College Football Game Returns
The NCAA College Football video game is making a return, only without the NCAA in the title. The new game will be EA Sports College Football 20XX. Currently, we only know that the game is making a return sometime in 2023. The game was discontinued in 2013 when the NCAA decided not to renew the … Continue reading EA Sports College Football Game Returns
LeBron James is now a billionaire
The "chosen one" is what most called LeBron James coming out of high school, but now that name has to change to "Billionaire LeBron." The 19-year NBA veteran's net worth has officially reached billionaire status. The Los Angeles Lakers leader, made $121 million in year over year earnings on and off the court. He has … Continue reading LeBron James is now a billionaire
Chris Paul’s HBCU Tip-off and HBCU Challenge is back
Chris Paul’s second annual HBCU Tip-Off and HBCU Challenge teams and dates have been set. The future Hall of Famer has become a huge supporter for HBCUs for a few years now. Last year we saw the first set of events hosted by Chris Paul, and this year looks to add some more great programs … Continue reading Chris Paul’s HBCU Tip-off and HBCU Challenge is back
Electronic Arts is looking to make a merger
The video game maker, Electronic Arts or EA for short, is looking to find the right partner to merge with moving forward. EA has been in the news as of late with the announcement of their partnership with FIFA ending after the FIFA 23 video game is released. Recent activity through out the gaming world … Continue reading Electronic Arts is looking to make a merger