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NBC Sports

Chris Hartweg — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:48:23 +0000

NBC Sports is the programming division of NBC television network, owned by the NBCUniversal Television Group division of NBCUniversal, which in turn is owned by Comcast. NBC Sports is responsible for sports broadcasts on the network and its dedicated national sports cable channels. Formerly operating as "a service of NBC News," it broadcasts a diverse array of sports events, including the Olympic Games, NFL, NASCAR, NHL, Notre Dame football, PGA Tour, NTT IndyCar Series, English Premier League and the Triple Crown. Other . . . To read the most recent two months of TMR Insider™ news and insights, simply register … Continued

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Chris Hartweg — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:57:51 +0000

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an automobile racing facility in Indianapolis, Ind., that first hosted racing in 1909. IMS was the second purpose-built, banked oval racing circuit after Brooklands and the first to be called a "speedway." The initial track in 1909 consisted of graded and packed soil covered by 2 inches of gravel, then 2 inches of limestone covered with taroid (a solution of tar and oil), then 1–2 inches (3–5 cm) of crushed stone chips also drenched with taroid, with a final topping of crushed stone. The surface left the race cars and . . . To read … Continued

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NTT IndyCar Series

Chris Hartweg — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:51:00 +0000

The NTT IndyCar Series is the top level open-wheel racing league in North America, and is sanctioned by IndyCar. The current series began in 1996 as the Indy Racing League (IRL), created by Tony George, then owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, following a split with Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), which had been the sanctioning body of the IndyCar Series since 1979. The newly created IRL took full control over the

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Socios.com

Chris Hartweg — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:37:43 +0000

Founded in 2018, Malta-based Socios.com is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide sports organizations with the tools to engage with and monetize their global fanbases. The current primary product is an app for sports and esports, where, through fan tokens held on blockchain, fans can acquire voting rights or other methods of input and engagement with their favorite teams. Socios.com, operated by Socios Services Ltd., brands itself as "the all-in-one influence and rewards blockchain app for sports fans across the world" and has multiple office locations around the world . . . To read the most … Continued

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adidas AG

Chris Hartweg — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:53:02 +0000

(See the adidas America profile for North American specifics.) Adidas AG (stylized with lowercase a adidas since 1949) is a multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Ger. The company's U.S.-based unit is adidas America. Adidas primarily designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world (No. 1: Nike). The company was started by Adolf Dassler . . . To read the most recent two months of TMR Insider™ news and insights, simply register for FREE Rookie membership. Rookies can view select TMR Insider™ content as well … Continued

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DraftKings

Chris Sanft — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:45:15 +0000

DraftKings is a Boston-based daily fantasy sports (DFS) contest provider established in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matthew Kalish and Paul Liberman originally operating out of Liberman's house. By late 2016, DraftKings had become the largest DFS company in the U.S. and remains No. 1 in the U.S. today. DraftKings' DFS product is available in 8 countries with 15 distinct sports categories. Following their three-way merger with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: DEAC), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, and SBTech,

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BMW of North America

Chris Sanft — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:00:32 +0000

BMW has sponsored the PGA Tour BMW Championship since 2007. The 2019 event at Medinah Country Club in suburban Chicago will be their final year as title sponsor. BMW USA will remain active in golf, but focus on their 2020 Ryder Cup sponsorship. That event will be played at Whistling Straits Golf Club in Kohler, Wisc. News & notes Oct 26, 2021: BMW announces two separate agreements to become the official luxury automotive . . . To read the most recent two months of TMR Insider™ news and insights, simply register for FREE Rookie membership. Rookies can view select TMR … Continued

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ESPN

Chris Sanft — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:52:41 +0000

ESPN Inc. is a sports media company based in Bristol, Conn. founded in 1979 by former WHA Hartford Whalers communications director Bill Rasmussen. ESPN went on the air Sep 7, 1979, starting with 625 cable affiliates carrying the channel in 1 million households (out of 20 million U.S. cable households). By 1983, ESPN was the largest U.S. cable channel with 28.5 million households. ABC bought 14 percent of ESPN in Jan 1984 and then acquired controlling interest in Jun 1984. ABC merged with Capital . . . To read the most recent two months of TMR Insider™ news and insights, … Continued

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Camping World Holdings

Chris Hartweg — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:08:34 +0000

Camping World Holdings, headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill., (NYSE: CWH) is the parent company of multiple outdoor, camping and recreational vehicle (RV) retailers. CWH is the largest outdoor and camping retailer in the U.S., offering an extensive assortment of recreational vehicles for sale or rental; RV and camping gear; RV maintenance and repair; and a broad range of services, protection plans, products and resources. CWH brands: Camping World Gander Outdoors

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Fenway Sports Group

Chris Hartweg — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:42:25 +0000

Fenway Sports Group, LLC, is the parent company of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox and Premier League side Liverpool Football Club. FSG was founded in 2001 as New England Sports Ventures (NESV) when John Henry joined forces with Tom Werner, Les Otten, The New York Times Company and other investors . . . To read the most recent two months of TMR Insider™ news and insights, simply register for FREE Rookie membership. Rookies can view select TMR Insider™ content as well as our most recently published Fan Cost Index® report. Already a member? Sign In HERE. If you need … Continued

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