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Ancestry.com Ruling Draws on EA Sports, MLB Highlights to Deny Claim
In an interesting case with sports industry ties, U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler on March 1 dismissed a lawsuit brought by two California residents against…
Major League Rugby Signs First Betting-Related Deal With Genius Sports
Major League Rugby is partnering with Genius Sports to help grow its presence in sportsbooks around the globe. In its first betting-related partnership, MLR has granted…
Snyder’s Pursuit of Critics Fails to Net Phone Records of Ex-GM’s Wife
In a ruling that draws attention to strategies employed by Daniel Snyder, majority owner of the Washington Football Team, to unveil the identities of those who badmouth…
Sporticast: Meghan Markle vs. LeBron, NBA’s Star-Studded Blockchain Council
In the latest episode of the Sporticast, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including last…
Triller Overspent on Lopez Fight, but Unique Business Model May Yield Profit
Back in late February, Triller Fight Club (TFC)—a subsidiary of the music-based social media network, Triller—won the live broadcast rights to undisputed lightweight…
Prescott’s Record-Bonus Contract Will Nearly Match Mahomes After Taxes
As reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and other media, the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have agreed to a four-year, $160 million contract. The deal…
Belichick Overpaid Bielema to Avoid Arkansas Salary Fight, Filing Says
A new court filing Monday in Bret Bielema's $7 million litigation against the Razorback Foundation contains the potential bombshell that New England Patriots head coach…
Mahomes, Osaka and Lewandowski Among Stars Advising Disruptive SPAC
A slate of high-profile pro athletes including Patrick Mahomes and Naomi Osaka have joined with a tech-focused banker to form a new special purpose acquisition company…
Kentucky Esports Tournament Draws SEC Rivals With Cash Payout Outside of NCAA Rules
The University of Kentucky and Gen.G, a global esports organization, have announced an esports tournament from March 12-14 around the games League of Legends, Valorant…
WNBA Sponsor DoorDash Announces National Campaign With LA’s Ogwumike
DoorDash has announced a new partnership with Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN commentator, in celebration of International…
MLS Taps Deltatre in Broad Tech Deal With Early Focus on Website, Apps
Major League Soccer has spent the last decade handling almost all of its digital technology with an in-house group of developers. Now it's partnering with Deltatre to…
Brine Exits Men’s Lacrosse as Owner New Balance Pivots to Female Market
Sports equipment brand Brine will no longer manufacture men's lacrosse gear, exiting the men's market and rebranding itself exclusively as a women's equipment…