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DraftKings in betting, ent deal with US sports bars major

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Jul 30, 2021 18:07

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BOSTON: DraftKings Inc. and entertainment concept, Sports & Social, have announced a strategic relationship to create upscale Sports & Social/DraftKings sports bars across the US, beginning in the Nashville and Detroit markets, pending regulatory approvals.

The collaboration brings together Sports & Social’s market leadership in operating dining and entertainment venues with DraftKings’ sports gaming platforms. Together, the integration forms one of the new offerings in sports betting and entertainment for DraftKings and Sports & Social fans across the US.

Jul 22, 2021 18:07

Ire against East Bengal club officials to fore as fans clash

THE ANGER THAT HAS STEADILY BEEN BUILDING UP against the legacy officials of SC East Bengal over their refusal to sign the final agreement that would officially transfer operational and executive power to the 100-year-old club's investor Shree Cement unravelled into open confrontation on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2021 19:07

TNPL mandates Sportradar to monitor betting activity

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has entered into a three-season agreement with sports integrity solutions provider Sportradar. The league had run into controversy after the 2019 edition concluded when allegations of match-fixing in the tournament surfaced.

Jul 20, 2021 18:07

Former RR stakeholder, held in porn case, launches comms agency

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Jul 20, 2021 18:07

SPN secures HC order restraining Tokyo 2020 telecast piracy

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court Monday restrained the unauthorised broadcast of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics by several rogue websites, multi-system operators and local cable operators.

Jul 13, 2021 19:07

Ganguly moves Bombay HC seeking arbitral award enforcement

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Jul 08, 2021 20:07

Manu Sawhney leaves ICC 'with immediate effect'

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council Thursday announced that chief executive Manu Sawhney will leave the organisation with immediate effect. Geoff Allardice will continue as acting CEO supported by the leadership team working closely with the ICC board. The development comes months after Sawhney was suspended after an internal review, which was conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Jul 03, 2021 11:07

IOC eases restrictions on protests at Tokyo 2020

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is loosening its restrictions on protests and rules against "athlete expression" for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Participants at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will have more opportunities for expressing themselves but would be disqualified or stripped of medals if they engage in social activism in areas and manners other than those permitted.

Jun 30, 2021 19:06

HC deems NTO 2.0 constitutional, voids 2nd part of TRAI order

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Jun 25, 2021 16:06

Sportradar launches product to drive rights-holders' betting revenue

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BCCI panel to decide relief for losses to domestic cricketers

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