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Today the National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, announces the sale of the Vancouver Stealth to Canucks Sports & Entertainment. The new Vancouver franchise will begin play during the 2018-19 season at Rogers Arena. “First and foremost, I would like to thank Denise Watkins for her many years of passion and commitment at the helm of the organization, which ...

As FOX launched its World Cup digital strategy with great fanfare, a Bay Area tech company was quietly taking another step in helping media companies, and for that matter teams and even leagues, get even smarter with things like automated highlights and excitement measurement. The company is Thuuz (short of ...

Kwesé iflix – the game-changing digital entertainment platform formed through a joint venture between Econet Media and iflix – is thrilled to announce it is making all 64 FIFA 2018 World Cup matches available to millions of football fans throughout Africa on its new mobile app. From today, users will get live ...

The action of the 118th U.S. Open Championship is coming directly to sports fans through a live viewing experience at all 38 Topgolf venues across the country on Thursday. Hosted by the USGA, Topgolf® and FOX Sports, Topgolf guests will be able to watch the competitors on TV while they hit their own ...

Professional racecar driver Danica Patrick has been chosen by Nickelodeon to receive the Legend Award at this year’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2018, the summer’s slimiest, surprise-filled sports showdown for kids. Patrick, who became the first female winner in IndyCar Series history, will receive the award in recognition of her trailblazer achievements and outstanding ...

Triple Crown winner Justify became only the 13th horse in racing history to win the coveted trifecta of spring racing when the colt captured the Belmont Stakes, following successful runs at the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness. The question for horse racing fans everywhere? Where and when will Justify race next? “Justify has ...

SiriusXM will again be the exclusive national radio broadcaster for the 118thU.S. Open Championship, offering listeners nationwide extensive coverage from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, NY. SiriusXM’s programming will feature a minimum of 32 hours of live hole-by-hole coverage across all four rounds of play – June 14th through the 17th – and ...

Online news and media portal One News Page today announces the launch of a new spotlight section dedicated to the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. The new section features live updates of news and videos published by trusted media outlets leading up to as well as during the international football ...

Acclaimed author Curt Smith chronicles the historic relationship between baseball and the U.S. presidency. Smith’s new book, The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House (University of Nebraska Press) is now available.  Described by USA Today as “the voice of authority on baseball broadcasting,” Smith draws on his background as a former White House ...

Fandom Sports Rewards World Cup-Inspired Tattoos, Body Art Big events bring out superfans, and FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, which kicks off in a couple of weeks, is the biggest of all globally. Although the U.S. failed to qualify, fans here are still engaged, especially those who follow the ...