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Picklebay, which lays claim to being the country’s first "comprehensive pickleball platform", has announced its launch. 

Per an official release, with their online platform having the most courts listed in India in the six cities from where they are currently live – namely Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, Picklebay is set to transform how India plays pickleball, making the sport more accessible, competitive, and engaging.

Apr 05, 2025 08:04
As part of the NFL's Global Markets Program, the San Francisco 49ers has expanded to its third international market, solidifying the franchise's reputation as one of the "most recognizable sports brands in the world".
Apr 04, 2025 20:04
Rugby India has announced the launch of the Rugby Premier League, the world’s first franchise-based Rugby 7s league.  GMR Sports, co-owner of IPL team Delhi Capitals, is bankrolling RPL as the organising and commercial partner for RPL.  The tournament will take place in Mumbai at the Andheri Sports Complex (Mumbai Football Arena, MFA) from June 1 to June 15.
Apr 02, 2025 20:04
Unilever has announced a multi-tournament partnership with World Rugby as an Official Supporter, integrating its leading personal care brands and reinforcing its long-term commitment to sport and women’s sport in particular.
Apr 02, 2025 18:04
UFC has announced a multiyear partnership with Meta to leverage its leading technologies to deliver "unprecedented" engagement with hundreds of millions of UFC fans around the world.
Apr 02, 2025 16:04
The second season of the GlobalSports Pro & Challenger Pickleball League has been announced.  Building on the success of its inaugural season in February, the league is set to bring together the finest pickleball talent, with players selected through an auction-based drafting format.
Apr 01, 2025 15:04
Fast rising Indian chess star and International Chess Master Vantika Agrawal has signed with IOS Sports and Entertainment.  The 2024 Arjuna Awardee, Vantika has consistently showcased remarkable performances across international tournaments. Her achievements include two 2024 Chess Olympiad gold medals - one in individual and one in team category and a 2022 Asian Games silver medal. 
Apr 01, 2025 14:04
Global Acquisitions Corporation has announced a name change to "Agassi Sports Entertainment Corp". The name change reflects the company's strategic focus on building a sports entertainment and media company, initially concentrating on racquet sports with tennis legend Andre Agassi, a significant shareholder.
Apr 01, 2025 11:04
The Global Fight League (GFL), a newly formed, team-based MMA promotion, has announced a pair of inaugural events in May. Per ESPN, GFL will hold its first two events on back-to-back nights starting May 24 in Los Angeles. Fighters from all six of the new MMA promotion's franchises will compete across 10 weight classes over the two-night schedule.
Mar 31, 2025 20:03
The JSW Indian Open in Mumbai, which concluded on 28 March, with Anahat Singh being crowned as the champion in women’s draw, has set the ball rolling as an exciting few years are coming up for the squash in India.
Mar 25, 2025 20:03
Prime Volleyball League (PVL) is all set to return for its fourth instalment, kicking off electrifying volleyball action from October 2.  After three seasons of high octane matches with the best of international and Indian stars, the fourth season promises to be bigger and better, delivering world-class volleyball action to fans across the nation.