Category: Sports

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Exclusive: One Championship CEO explains what’s next after steep layoffs

Even firms with multibillion-dollar valuations like One Championship are doing layoffs amid Covid-19. Despite this setback, its founder remains optimistic….

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NFL-AWS partnership hopes to reduce head injuries with machine learning – TechCrunch

Today at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell joined AWS CEO Andy Jassy onstage to announce a…

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New York’s ERA invests in esports org Gen.G – TechCrunch

Esports are the wild wild West right now. There’s clearly a huge potential for the industry to become incredibly lucrative,…

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YouTube founder secretly building sports fan game GreenPark – TechCrunch

Chad Hurley is hunting for what comes after fantasy sports. He envisions a new way for fans to play by…

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Nike has picked up Russell Wilson’s Tally/TraceMe in a rare acquisition – TechCrunch

Nike has long been synonymous with premium sneakers and other sports gear, but now it seems that the company could…

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Here’s where investors are placing their bets – TechCrunch

Michael Proman Contributor Sports have always been the ultimate unifier — transcending geographic borders, rising above partisan politics and enabling…

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NFL QB Andrew Luck is retiring and hey, let’s focus on the nice stuff

Andrew Luck, the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft and star quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, announced his retirement…

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Fantasy football startup Sleeper nabs VC funding to take on ESPN – TechCrunch

Sleeper is looking to take on fantasy league apps from major players like ESPN and has amassed venture funding from…

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Roku expands its free, live TV selection with 5 more channels, including fubo’s Sports Network – TechCrunch

The Roku Channel continues to expand beyond ad-supported movies and premium subscriptions, with today’s announcement of the addition of several…

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Simone Biles just made history (yes, again) with yet another awesome new move

On Friday, Simone Biles casually made history with a never-before-seen-move — a double-twisting somersault dismount off the balance beam —…