DP World Tour’s Crypto Prize Fund & Disney’s ESPN App Expansion: Innovation in Golf and Media

DP World Tour tees up crypto era – Insider Sport *

Introducing cryptocurrency into golf signals sports finance innovation.

Golf, Cryptocurrency, Innovation

Disney CEO Bob Iger Floats Adding Sports From Other Networks to ESPN App – Front Office Sports *

Explore how ESPN bolsters its sports content library.

Media Rights, ESPN, Streaming

NFL grabs 10% stake of Disney's ESPN in complex play – Mumbrella

NFL's stake in ESPN reshapes sports media landscape.

NFL, ESPN, Media

Next Beckham? MLS Signs International Superstar Son Heung-min – Front Office Sports

A major coup for MLS marketing and sponsorship.

Soccer, MLS, Sponsorship

ESPN Extends NFL Draft Deal, Adds Content for DTC – Sports Business Journal 

Strategic content expansion to enhance ESPN's direct offerings.

NFL Draft, ESPN, Media Deals

WWE outpaces UFC in revenue in TKO Q2 results – Insider Sport *

WWE surpasses UFC, highlighting media rights' power.

WWE, UFC, Financial results

Cincinnati Open unveils $260m transformation as 2025 tournament begins – Insider Sport

Major investment enhancing facilities and fan experience.

Tennis, Investment, Fan Experience

AEG and American Express Expand Global Partnership and Team Deals – Sportico

Strategic partnership boosts fan experiences and sponsorship value.

Sponsorship, Marketing, Business

Embracing digital transformation in college sports, David Payne – Sports Geek Throwback *

Explore digital strategies revolutionising college sports.

Digital Transformation, College Sports, Technology

Podcast Advertising and Social Media Synergy – SoundsProfitable

Combining podcast and social ads boosts marketing impact.

Advertising, Social Media, Marketing

MKTG Expands 24-Year Partnership With Cricket Australia – Bandt

Long-term sponsorship strategy evolution in cricket market.

Sponsorship, Marketing, Cricket

Super Bowl Touches Down On Disney+ As ESPN Acquires NFL Network & Key Media Assets – Bandt

Significant acquisitions reshaping NFL broadcasting future.

Media, Sports Business, NFL

US Open Breaks Prize Money Record, Still Leads All Grand Slams – Front Office Sports

Increased prize money reflects tennis' economic evolution.

Tennis, Prize Money, US Open

AI-powered stats platform Superstat launches with AFL as beta market – LinkedIn

Leveraging AI for advanced sports analytics in AFL.

AI, Data Analytics, Sports Tech

Ukrainian Tennis Star Blames Sports Bettors for Death Threats – Front Office Sports

Diving into sports betting impact on athlete safety.

Tennis, Sports Betting, Athlete Safety