Press Releases
28 October 2020
VNN, America's largest and fastest growing high school sports communication platform has acquired Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN), the WI-based media company and publisher of wissports.net, the number one resource for high school sports information and content in the state of Wisconsin. The deal creates a new model of vertically-integrated coverage for the state's 85,000 student athletes and their 514 high schools from school to area to state to nation. High-profile m
Read more...27 October 2020
Genius Sports Group Limited, the leading provider of sports data and technology powering the sports, betting and media ecosystem, and dMY Technology Group, Inc. II (NYSE: DMYD) ("dMY II"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement") pursuant to which GSG and dMY II will combine. As a result of the business combination, GSG and dMY II sharehold
Read more...27 October 2020
Oct. 26, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that it has invalidated a rule adopted by World Athletics (formerly "IAAF") - the international sports federation that governs athletics - which placed the burden of proof on disabled athletes by forcing them to demonstrate that their prosthetics do not provide them an overall advantage over trained athletes. This is a very important victory for all disabled athletes, as the panel found it illegal and a discriminatory viola
Read more...24 October 2020
Stack Sports and Battlefy are Partnering up to provide sports organizations an all-in-one technology solution for esports tournament and event management. This partnership brings together the platinum standards of technology in sports and esports, to help organizations deliver professional and safe programs to kids around the world. Battlefy is home to over 230 thousand independently operated esports tournaments and leagues across the globe. Their platform makes it easy for anyone t
Read more...23 October 2020
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. announced the launch of its Virtual Basketball game in Greece, which is now available across the entire OPAP retail estate of approximately 3,700 venues. V-Play Basketball, which includes Euro League and Greek League Basketball, joins V-Play Soccer 3.0 and Matchday as the third channel of Virtual Sports within OPAP betting shops. "We are excited to add another channel within OPAP's betting shops in Greece," said Brooks Pierce, Preside
Read more...23 October 2020
SportsTechX announced the launch of their latest initiative, Hello SportsTech, a consumer-focused platform with a mission to highlight innovative solutions for tech-savvy consumers hoping to upgrade their sports and fitness experiences. Hello SportsTech launched with the release of its first five detailed tech reviews of the m-station football rebounder from Munin Sports, the AI-powered basketball app from HomeCourt, the indoor running device by MoonRun, the MyKicks augmented footba
Read more...22 October 2020
The Sonoma Soccer Complex in Santa Rosa, California, joins an elite list of only 16 North American synthetic turf pitches that have received FIFA certification. The Sonoma Soccer Complex is home to the Santa Rosa United Soccer Club, a premier youth soccer organization. “We are most pleased to have been able to develop these superior quality fields and are looking forward to the high level of play” said John Quinn, President, Sonoma Soccer Complex. Hellas Constr
Read more...22 October 2020
5G is your field pass at the World Series! Today, T-Mobile , Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players, Inc announced they’re putting fans onto the field alongside the world’s best players as they gear up for the 116th Fall Classic, bringing people closer than ever to the action with T-Mobile 5G BP. With 5G-powered cameras on America’s largest 5G network, the Un-carrier and MLB will present a streaming batting practice show like nothing fans have
Read more...This year’s Major League Baseball World Series will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, putting the the sports complex’s recent installation of Shaw Sports Turf’s B1K ”Batting a Thousand” synthetic turf system in the spotlight. According to the Texas Rangers, the choice to go with Shaw Sports Turf was rooted in data and supported by extensive research as it relates to player safety. Shaw used Globe Life Park in Arlington’s current n
Read more...21 October 2020
Purchase Green Artificial Grass, a leading national artificial grass company known for its product manufacturing quality and distribution model, announced today its launch of a nationwide franchising program. “As we reflect on 2020, we’re incredibly proud of the growth we’ve accomplished during one of the most challenging years our company, and industry has experienced,” said Tony Vena, CEO of Purchase Green. “We want to thank our parent company at Cont
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