Combate Americas announced today that it has signed world flyweight (125 pounds) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion Daniel Barez (10-4) to an exclusive, multi-fight promotional agreement. The 30-year-old Barez of Valencia, Spain will make his debut in La Jaula, the Combate Americas cage, against Ivan Flores Hernandez (10-2-1) of Monterrey, ...
Read More »World Champion Snowboarders Marxer, Bock Featured in ‘A Land Shaped by Women’
A Land Shaped by Women is an inspirational film documenting the unique journey of world champion snowboarders Anne-Flore Marxer and Aline Bock, who leave their life of competition to explore Iceland, a country ranked first in gender equality by the United Nations for nine years in a row. Directed by Marxer ...
Read More »Sports Broadcaster Siera Santos Joins La Vida Baseball
La Vida Baseball (LVB), the nation’s leading English speaking Latino baseball digital media company, announced today that it has hired Siera Santos as on-air talent and content producer. As the first on-air talent to join the company in its third year, Santos will have a prominent role in all LVB ...
Read More »A New Bible For Sports?
People used to call The Sporting News “The Bible” for sports. While that moniker doesn’t really stick to that publication any more, a new compilation may just be that. Released this week, The Sport Business Handbook: Insights from 100+ Leaders Who Shaped 50 Years of the Industry will bring both fans and ...
Read More »NLL Announces Historic Partnership with GEICO
The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s indoor professional league, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with GEICO, the second-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States, as the official insurance designation of the NLL. As of the games on March 8th, all NLL teams’ away uniforms will have ...
Read More »mycujoo Appoints Chief Commercial Officer, Announces Landmark Brazilian Deal
mycujoo today announced the appointment of Michiel Hofstee to the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Hofstee brings over 25 years of leadership and expertise in new business development and acquisition along with relationship management with an international focus. “We’re pleased to announce Michiel as our Chief Commercial Officer,” commented Pedro Presa, ...
Read More »NLL Extends Partnership with Right To Play
The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league, today announced an extended partnership with Right To Play, a global organization dedicated to protecting, educating and empowering youth in need through play and sport, while driving lasting social change in their communities. This is the seventh consecutive year ...
Read More »WNFC and USCREEN Join Forces to Launch WNFC TV
In Honor of Women’s History Month, the WNFC is set to launch the first-ever network, dedicated to women’s tackle football. WNFC TV will be the first American sport-oriented network dedicated to women’s tackle football. The network will be owned by the WNFC and operated using USCREEN technologies. The WNFC will ...
Read More »College, NCAA Hoops Dominate February Thuuz Sports Most Exciting Rankings
Thuuz Sports, the most powerful automated video highlights production platform for worldwide sports, today announced their February Top 10 most exciting games across all broadcast sports events. While the Patriots Super Bowl win and the NBA and NHL All-Star Games missed the list, the NBA and college hoops dominated for the ...
Read More »FanBeat Tees Up With Callaway and GOLF Channel
FanBeat, the live-action gaming platform that engages sports fans during breaks in the game, is rolling out its second season of Callaway’s $1 Million FanBeat Challenge, in partnership with Callaway and GOLF Channel. Aiming to enhance the viewing experience for consumers while driving brand awareness for its sponsors, the Challenge ...
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