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OHSAA Extends Partnership with Hometown for Digital Ticketing

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ohio High School Athletic Association and Hometown have announced an extension of their partnership that makes Hometown the official ticketing partner of the OHSAA through 2031. With its headquarters in Columbus, Hometown is an all-in-one digital platform for ticketing, fundraising and event management for over 700 OHSAA member schools. The renewed agreement reflects the success of Hometown’s Box Office platform and marks a new chapter of innovation followin...
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GK Digital Ventures to Launch “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit” Adjacent to FIFA Club World Cup™ Final

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GK Digital Ventures to Launch “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit” adjacent to FIFA Club World Cup™ Final...
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Humana Recognizes 10 Inspiring Athletes Who Are Redefining What It Means to Age

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana recognizes 10 inspiring National Senior Games athletes who are redefining what it means to age....
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Hagens Berman Responds to Appeals to NCAA College Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Settlement

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following final approval of a settlement with the NCAA regarding athlete name, image and likeness (NIL), Hagens Berman responded to the first appeal....
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Blue Star Innovation Partners and PSG Complete Sale of PlayMetrics to Genstar-backed Stack Sports

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Star Innovation Partners (“BSIP”), a growth equity investment firm built by founders, for founders, and PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to capitalize on transformational growth today announced the firms have completed the sale of PlayMetrics, a leading club management software provider for youth sports teams and leagues, to Stack Sports, a Genstar Capital-backed global p...
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The National Football League Expands and Extends Strategic Partnership with Genius Sports in Multi-Year Deal

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Football League (“NFL”) and Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) have agreed to a multi-year extension and expansion of their existing strategic technology partnership to power the next generation of NFL fan experiences through official data and video distribution. Genius Sports will remain the NFL’s exclusive distributor of real-time, official play-by-play statistics, proprietary Next Gen Stats (“NGS”) data and the League’s offici...
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Visa, Street Soccer USA and Bank of America Join Forces to Expand Access to Soccer in Communities Across the United States

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa, Street Soccer USA and Bank of America create soccer parks in six U.S. cities to unite communities through sport and opportunity....
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Affinity Interactive Announces Sale of DRF Bets to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Interactive (the “Company”), the parent company of Daily Racing Form (DRF) announced today the successful sale of its advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platform, DRF Bets, to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, a division of 1/ST, and the parent company of online betting brands 1/ST BET and Xpressbet. Effective Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Xpressbet will assume full ownership and operational control of the platform, rebranding the product as 1/ST BET PRO. Affinity Interactive and 1/ST...
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Joe Hand Promotions and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Extension to Deliver Year-Round Live Sports to Commercial Venues

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joe Hand Promotions (JHP), the nation’s largest and most experienced distributor of premium live sports television to commercial establishments, and ESPN jointly today announced a multi-year extension of their agreement for ESPN+ for Business, enlisting JHP to continue to provide an unparalleled lineup of live sports programming to bars, restaurants, casinos, and other commercial venues nationwide. This renewed agreement covers seven (7) exclusive sports channels...
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Osos Monterrey Makes Debut As a Team with LIGHT Helmets As First Official Partner

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LIGHT Helmets, the maker of the lightest and most innovative protective sports headgear, announced its expansion across North America by partnering with Osos Monterrey to enhance player safety and performance in the Liga de Fútbol Americano (LFA). The 2025 LFA season kicked off May 3, marking the first season of the franchise under the ownership of NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil and NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, who acquired the team earlier this year. The Osos Monterrey will...