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SportsPro SmartSeries - Smart investment

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SportsPro SmartSeries - Smart investment

Investment is the lifeblood of any business and in sport, the movement of money has reflected profound shifts in everything from geographical power bases to consumer behaviour. The way big and small funds work in sport has changed, too, settling into the rhythms and demands of the industry.

by Eoin Connolly

Where the sports industry goes next

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Atletico Madrid enter esports via Movistar Riders deal

Team to compete in La Liga’s new FIFA 20 eLaLiga tournament.

by Pearce Bates

02

Nascar taps Verizon for connectivity boost at 12 racetracks

Telco to bring 5G and Wi-Fi services to stock car series’ race venues.

by Sam Carp

03

Sacramento Kings agree Intel deal for R&D site at Golden 1 Center

Tech partnership sees True View introduced at venue next season.

by Tom Bassam

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Overtime’s Evade acquisition creates new Fornite division

Overtime Gaming to create social content featuring expanded esports player roster.

by Steven Impey

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Barcelona won’t play ‘violent’ esports, says president Bartomeu

Strategy titles like League of Legends may be part of Chinese esports push.

by Ed Dixon

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NBA adds PointsBet win probability metric to digital platforms

Australian sportsbook becomes basketball league’s 11th authorised betting operator.

by Steven Impey