The NBA is using its digital partnership with Turner Sports to plan and launch a new NBA streaming service marketed directly to fans, in partnership with Microsoft. (more…)
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WNBA virtual draft, delay to season opener announced
The WNBA will hold a virtual draft on April 17 and delay both training camp and the season opener in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MSG board approves entertainment spinoff, suspends MSG Sphere construction
The Madison Square Garden board approved a spin-off of its entertainment business from its sports business, and announced Las Vegas’s MSG Sphere construction is suspended due to coronavirus impacts. (more…)
The cost of canceling March Madness: $375 million
We now have the cost of canceling March Madness, as the NCAA will not pay out an expected $375 million to 350 member schools after the major event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MSG Sphere at The Venetian Reaches Latest Construction Milestone
MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas continues to take shape, as the upcoming venue reached a new construction milestone this week. (more…)
No March Madness: NCAA Basketball Championships Scrapped Over Coronavirus
The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments over coronavirus concerns, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. (more…)
Springfield Thunderbirds Ink St. Louis Blues Affiliation
The Springfield Thunderbirds will become the AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, as the two teams announce a five-year agreement that begins in the 2020-21 season. The affiliation will run through the 2024-25 campaign. (more…)
MSG Moves Forward on Spin-Off of Entertainment Company
Madison Square Garden Company continues the process of spinning off an entertainment business from its sports businesses with the public release of a filing of a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). (more…)
Sacramento Kings Unveil Royalty Pass
The Sacramento Kings have unveiled a new offering with their Royalty Pass, a digital wallet and mobile in-app experience pass powered by LAVA. (more…)
Wells Fargo Center Club Level Renovations on Tap
Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center will receive Club Level renovations over this summer, marking the latest plans in a multiyear upgrade of the venue. (more…)
AHL Approves Golden Knights Purchase, Move of Rampage
The AHL Board of Governors has approved the Vegas Golden Knights‘ purchase of the San Antonio Rampage franchise, and the relocation of the team to Henderson/Las Vegas for the 2020-21 season. (more…)
Islanders to Play 2020-21 Season at Nassau Coliseum
The New York Islanders will play all 2020-21 home games at the Nassau Coliseum, bringing the team back to Long Island on a full-time basis before the opening of a new Belmont Park arena. (more…)
