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2022 Qatar World Cup start date changed, confirms FIFA
The Bureau of FIFA Council unanimously decided that the tournament will begin on November 20, a day earlier than the originally planned date of November 21. Senegal vs.…
Sports
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eSports
FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming sign sponsorship deals with Nissan
Popular eSports organizations FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming have both sponsorship deals with automaker Nissan. The automaker becomes the latest car company to enter in the esports arena…
Business
Ice Cube and LL Cool J secure several billion dollar commitments to buy sports TV stations
Pressure from the Justice Department has forced Disney to sell off portions of their sports TV channels portfolio because of their monopolistic hold and the fact that they…
Gaming
Fornite is putting up another $100 million in prize money
Epic Games, the creator of popular Battle Royale game Fornite, is putting in another $100 million in prize money for competitive tournaments throughout 2019. Last year, Epic Games…
Business
NBA game recaps are making their way to Facebook Watch
Report Summary: NBA signs a two-year lucrative streaming deal with Facebook. The social media giant will host watch parties for NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K…
Sports
Erin, wife of NBA coach Gregg Popovich, dies after extended illness
Erin Popovich, the wife of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, died Wednesday, the team announced in a statement. In a statement to to Bleacher Report, Spurs…
Entertainment
Twitter to host Final Four ‘watch parties’ with live analysis
According to a report from Variety, it seems that Twitter is adding March Madness Watch Parties to its sports offerings. Between offering game coverage, analysis shows and 24/7…
Entertainment
FIFA has approved the use of video referees at 2018 World Cup
Previously, video assistant referees have gotten general approval, and now it seems that FIFA Council is moving to do the same. The FIFA Council has authorized the use…
Business
‘Overwatch’ and ‘CS:GO’ will soon have eSports players associations
There are two players associations that are in the works for professional competitors who play Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, according to report from Sports Business Journal. CS:GO…
Business
Warren Buffett offers $1M a year for life for perfect NCAA bracket
It's that time of the year again where 60 college basketball teams earn bets for the NCAA March Madness tournament. If you're an employee that works for Warrant…
Business
After being released by Seahawks, Richard Sherman signs with 49ers
After being released on Friday by the Seahawks, cornerback Richard Sherman has agreed to a three-year contact with the San Francisco 49ers, reports ESPN. Free-giant cornerback told ESPN's…
Entertainment
Facebook gets exclusives rights to 25 MLB games this season
This MLB season, Facebook will get exclusive rights to stream afternoon MLB games, starting with the first game on April 4th between Philadelphia Phillies and the New York…
Entertainment
Hulu’s Live TV service gets game start notifications for March Madness and more 60 FPS channels
When Hulu first previewed its live TV service, one of the more important features missing was mobile notifications. In the demo previously showcased, a user would get an…
Google
MLB’s streaming service is coming to YouTube TV
For you baseball fans out there that are looking to find a way out of your cable TV bill, you may finally have an answer and reason to…
Sports
NBA is exploring ways to directly connect with elite high school players
NBA commissioner Adam Silver on multiple occasions has said that the league's one-and-done rule isn't working much for the league anymore, the NCAA or any other affiliates. It…