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Esports Premier League 2021 teams unveiled, final leg kickstarts

Last updated : Aug 18, 2021 08:08

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Aug 16, 2021 19:08

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NEW DELHI: India’s first-ever franchise-based Esports league, the Esports Premier League (ESPL) has finalised the top eight teams as the ultimate face off in the inaugural edition of the nation-wide Esports league began Monday, August 16.

State ministers from seven regions launched their respective franchise team names, logos, and jerseys.

While the Esports industry has been in quest to gain legitimacy and recognition from the government, involvement and acceptance from the government at this level to the tournament is a giant stride for Esports industry in India.

Dec 04, 2018 19:12

Delhi Daredevils rebranded as Delhi Capitals

NEW DELHI: The Delhi franchise of Indian Premier League (IPL), unveiled its new identity Tuesday, which includes a new name, new crest, new colors and a totally new look for the upcoming season in the world’s premier T20 tournament. Delhi Daredevils are now Delhi Capitals; the new name originates from an identity that’s exclusive to Delhi - the capital of India.

Nov 26, 2018 15:11

Pro Volleyball League names franchises owners

Pro Volleyball League unveils franchises, team owners

MUMBAI: Pro Volleyball League, an initiative by Baseline Ventures India Pvt. Ltd and Volleyball Federation of India (VFI), Monday announced the six teams confirmed to participate in the inaugural edition.

Aug 14, 2018 14:08

EA Sports Madden NFL franchise crosses 130m copies sold

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts Inc has announced that, thanks to a strong opening weekend by EA Sports Madden NFL 19, the franchise has surpassed an estimated 130 million sell thru units to-date during its run. In addition, mobile Madden NFL games have climbed to nearly 73 million installs, with the forthcoming Madden NFL Overdrive set to push that number even higher when it launches on August 15.

May 05, 2018 15:05

2 TNPL franchises change owners

CHENNAI: Ahead of the third edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League, which will kick off in the first half of July, two franchise owners have exited the TNPL, selling the stakeholding in their respective teams to new management.

Mar 29, 2018 17:03

All IPL teams in sight of profitability: Dua

MUMBAI: Star India's Rs 163.475 billion ($ 2.55 billion) winning bid for IPL's global television and digital rights has boosted the confidence of team owners that that profitability is now well within reach. Each franchise can expect over Rs 2 billion from the central revenue pool from this year, in large part due to Star India’s media rights deal with the BCCI.

Mar 16, 2018 15:03

SC closes BCCI appeal options in Kochi Tuskers compensation case

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has finally run out of any more legal cards to play in its long running battle contesting the compensation awarded to the promoters of the disbanded Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for terminating their contract in 2011.

Feb 27, 2018 16:02

T20 Mumbai League hit by franchise owner pullout: Report

MUMBAI: Probability Sports, organisers of the upcoming Twenty20 Mumbai League has reportedly run into trouble with one of the six franchises having pulled out. According to officials involved in the organization of the tournament, Shree Naman Group, which had bought the Mumbai North team, has had a change of mind, Mumbai Mirror reports.

Feb 22, 2018 10:02

Baseline seals deal with VFI; targets Oct launch for volleyball league

MUMBAI: The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) Wednesday announced a ten-year partnership with sports marketing and branding firm Baseline Ventures to promote and build Indian volleyball. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the 66th Senior National Volleyball Nationals at Calicut with the core committee of the VFI in attendance.

Feb 08, 2018 11:02

All 8 franchises oppose any changes to IPL match timings

MUMBAI: And then there were eight! All eight Indian Premier League franchises have shot down the proposal put forward by new IPL broadcast rights partner Star India and endorsed by the league's governing council to change match timings for the 2018 edition of world cricket's biggest annual jamboree.

Jan 18, 2018 12:01

Mumbai franchise pulls out of PWL 3, allege cheating by organisers

MUMBAI: The owners of Pro Wrestling League franchise Mumbai Maharathi have decided to withdraw from the third edition of the PWL with immediate effect, "in reaction to cheating of by the organisers of the PWL, led by Sunil Yash Kalra, the CEO of ProSportify".

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