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
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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
XFL locks in multi-year broadcast agreement with ESPN & Disney
The XFL announced that they have secured a multi-year broadcast deal with Disney and ESPN. The deal is from 2023 through 2027 that includes exclusive broadcast rights for gameday content and tent events. Split between ABC, ESPN, and even FX, the deal extends out to digital, social, and direct to consumer platforms. As we all … Continue reading XFL locks in multi-year broadcast agreement with ESPN & Disney
University of Memphis announced a $150-200M renovation plan of Liberty Stadium
The Power 5 programs are not the only segment of college football that can renovate or build new stadiums. University of Memphis and the city of Memphis are looking to update the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Simmons Bank Stadium is home to the Memphis Tigers and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. A game that has been … Continue reading University of Memphis announced a $150-200M renovation plan of Liberty Stadium
The NBA to play in Abu Dhabi
The NBA announced today that there will be two NBA preseason games played in the United Arab Emirates between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks. The will be the first time the NBA has played in the UAE at the Etihad Arena. Although the two teams feature two big super stars in Trae Young … Continue reading The NBA to play in Abu Dhabi
Miami Grand Prix is a win for Formula 1
For a very long time, Formula 1 seemed to be a sport that wouldn't fully catch on in the United States. A market that was out of reach for many years, with Circus of Americas being the only race set in the states. However, in 2016 Liberty Media purchased Formula 1 for a whopping $4.4 … Continue reading Miami Grand Prix is a win for Formula 1