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Mumbai Indians set to debut in MLC with Big Apple franchise

Last updated : Mar 20, 2023 20:03

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Mar 20, 2023 15:03

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NEW YORK: And that makes it 4! Mumbai Indians, owned by Reliance Industries Ltd, is expanding into the United States with a Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise – MI New York.

The team is set to compete in the inaugural season of MLC this July following the completion of necessary customary due diligence; negotiation, and execution of definitive binding agreements, and receipt of required corporate, regulatory and third-party approvals and compliances.

Mar 17, 2023 19:03

GMR to run Major League Cricket team; Nadella among investors

The GMR Group (co-owners of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals) will "help build and operate" the Seattle Orcas team in the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) T20 league in the US, scheduled to launch in July, it was announced Thursday.

Mar 17, 2023 15:03

PHL organiser secures S Asia commercial rights for handball

MUMBAI: The inaugural Premier Handball League (PHL) – already sanctioned by the Handball Association India, the national sports federation for the sport, affiliated with the International Handball Federation (IHF) and the Asian Handball Federation (AHF), is on the horizon.

Mar 10, 2023 16:03

WME fully acquires basketball representation firm BDA

BEVERLY HILLS, CA: WME, a subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., Thursday announced it has signed a deal to acquire basketball representation firm BDA Sports Management. 

Mar 10, 2023 16:03

Sports Illustrated parent launches new esports vertical

NEW YORK: The Arena Group and Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group Thursday announced the launch of Esports Illustrated, a new media platform dedicated to providing exclusive, in-depth coverage of esports with analysis, player and team interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of major competitive gaming events.

Mar 10, 2023 15:03

Fantasy Akhada raises $11m in fresh funding round

NEW DELHI: Super Six Sports Gaming (SSSG), parent company of daily fantasy sports platform Fantasy Akhada, has raised $11 million in a fresh round of funding.

Mar 08, 2023 18:03

CVC inks strategic partnership with WTA, takes minority stake

The Women’s Tennis Association has entered into a commercial rights partnership with CVC Capital Partners that also entails the private equity giant taking a minority stake in the WTA. While financial details were not revealed, Sky News reports that CVC would be paying $150 million for a 20% stake in the WTA, with the firm set to establish a new company to oversee broadcasting and marketing operations.

Mar 07, 2023 17:03

Queensland Cricket looks to commercial partnerships in India

Queensland Cricket (QC) will this week take the first step to establishing close ties with cricket and commercial partners in India as a group of senior leaders embark on a fact-finding mission to the global cricket mecca.

Mar 02, 2023 19:03

Rihanna’s PUMA x Fenty is returning

Sportswear company PUMA Wednesday announced a new collaboration with global music and fashion icon Rihanna. “She’s back,” was the simple one line message confirming the return of Rihanna's Fenty x Puma collaboration. The Barbadian-born superstar is fresh in the public mind following her smash hit half-time performance at the Super Bowl, her first live show in over seven years.

Mar 02, 2023 18:03

Super Bowl reached 200m US viewers: NFL-Nielsen survey

A survey commissioned by the NFL has declared that approximately 200 million viewers - 60% of all people in the United States - watched Super Bowl LVII on February 12. The approximated number is based on a custom survey in collaboration with Nielsen to compliment Nielsen's audience measurement data to better understand how many may have watched the game, particularly in group settings.

Mar 01, 2023 17:03

Deakin strengthens ties with Royals to promote sport edu in India

NEW DELHI: Deakin University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Royals, formalising the next phase of the long-standing partnership between the two organisations.

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