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GoldenKnightsNFT

Vegas Golden Knights Launch Series of NFTs

The Vegas Golden Knights have launched their first series of collectible NFTs (nonfungible tokens) with eight up for auction that will have premium physical redeemables tied to them as well. There are eight NFTs in the inaugural batch with seven featured on Crypto.com/NFT in an auction-based format for a limited time of only 48 hours, […]

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eNascarMiami
Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 FedEx Toyota and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 8 FilterTime Chevrolet lead a pack of cars during the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Dixie Vodka 150 at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

NASCAR, iRacing.com Announce Official Partnership

NASCAR and iRacing.com have agreed to a new partnership that will grant the developer of PC-based racing simulations the title of “official simulation partner of NASCAR,” elevating a relationship that had been classified previously as a licensing deal. The partnership will allow the two groups to work closer on promoting various eNASCAR series that live […]

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WorldTriathlon

World Triathlon Partners With OnePlan to Streamline Event Planning

World Triathlon has teamed up with the event planning platform OnePlan, designing a tool to help local organizing committees and simplify the staging of the world’s biggest triathlon races as part of its mission to reduce event costs and open triathlon-hosting opportunities to more cities and countries around the world. The planning tool can be […]

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VisitFortWorth

Visit Fort Worth Partnering with ITS TripEvents

Visit Fort Worth has announced a partnership with ITS, a travel technology company, that will help travelers reconnect with events. The partnership makes Visit Fort Worth the first destination marketing organization to feature the TripEvents product in promotions for events that include the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge, USA Gymnastics events and the Bassmaster Classic. Visit […]

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DevilsNFT

Hockey Dives Into NFT Collectibles Partnerships

The New Jersey Devils and Fanaply have announced a digital collectibles partnership, allowing Fanaply to host, mint, sell and distribute Devils’ licensed NFTs that include moments throughout the franchise’s history. The partnership’s first collection will include an “NJD EST 1982” NFT coin, which will be available as a 1/1 collectible and sold in auction-style format. […]

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i6tix

Company Brings New Ticket and Souvenir Options to Event Organizers

While the age of contactless ticketing for entry to an event, amateur to professional, is needed now for obvious reasons, there is still something romantic about having a ticket to keep as a souvenir and hang on a wall or protect in a frame on your desk. A physical keepsake serves as a constant reminder […]

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Japan Tokyo 2020
The New National Stadium, a venue designed for the opening and closing ceremonies for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, is seen prominently in the Tokyo cityscape seen from an observation tower. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

NBC, Twitch Partnering on Olympic Content

NBC Olympics and Twitch are partnering to produce and deliver live content that will live on a new NBC Olympics Twitch channel leading into and throughout the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo in 2021. The effort will consist of unique programming tailored to the Twitch community including highlight studio shows, game-ified pre-Olympic activations, Olympic athlete interviews […]

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Islanders Sabres Hockey
Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel skates during the second period of a hockey game against the New York Rangers on February 15, 2021, in Buffalo, New York. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres Star Selling NFT in Collaboration with USA Hockey

Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel is launching a series of non-funigble tokens (NFT) in collaboration with USA Hockey. Hosted on OpenSea, the Jack Eichel x Fox Ellis NFT Collection Auction features 25 NFTs and runs through May 4. There will be 15 Super Rookie NFTs, nine Captain Jack NFTs and one Jack Eichel x USA […]

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Satisfyi NASCAR

NASCAR Turns to AI to Answer Fan Questions

Satisfi Labs will partner with NASCAR and its racetracks to provide an AI-powered “Answer Engine” to engage with fans throughout the season. Under terms of the deal, Satisfi Labs will provide racing and venue information to all NASCAR-owned tracks including Darlington, Daytona, Homestead, Martinsville, Phoenix, Richmond and Talladega. Through the effort, fans will be able […]

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Clear2Play
Clear2Play offers organizers a way to track COVID-19 symptoms among participants and store any waivers that need to be signed.

Clear2Play Offers Way to Track COVID-19 Compliance

Bill Kerig seems to have a knack for easing the pain points of sports organizations. In 2012, he founded RallyMe, a crowdsourcing company that aimed to help youth and amateur sports organizations as well as national governing bodies address one of their biggest needs — fundraising. Now through his new company, Clear2Play, he is addressing […]

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