Eric Prisbell

PickUp taps into social media debate to fuel growth

Sports offers an endless stream of frequently discussed topics on social media. PickUp, a 2-year-old technology platform, allows fans to do more than just post about it — they can accumulate points toward prizes if they answer free-to-play prop questions on those subjects correctly.

NFT commemorates Staubach-Pearson Hail Mary

The last-second pass from Cowboys QB Roger Staubach to Drew Pearson in 1975 launched the term "Hail Mary" into the sports vernacular, and a new partnership between Ellipsis Digital, Staubach and Pearson will now offer a unique offering in the NFT space to memorialize the iconic play. On Aug. 21, Her...

New Olympic sports-themed World 1 League launches today

World 1 League, a new professional league founded by nine Olympians and backed by Mark Cuban and Jim Swartz, is launching today. It will aim to find the greatest athletes in individual, Olympic-style sports via social media challenges and live stadium events. World 1 League plans to crown champions ...

Denver’s Star Turn

Af ter Major League Baseball pulled its All-Star Game from Atlanta on April 2 in response to a new Georgia voting law, Commissioner Rob Manfred had a consistent message for his employees: Despite a ticking clock, All-Star week — wherever it occurred — would still include the full assortment of festi...

Fox broadcasting MLB All-Star Game in 4K HDR for first time

For the first time ever, the MLB All-Star Game will be offered in 4K HDR when Fox broadcasts the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. "The beauty of what we are doing is being able to provide the best images of what is happening to the viewers at home, whether you have 4K HDR or not," Fox Sports VP/Field O...

Candy.com to host auction for Dodgers NFT

Candy Digital and MLB today are announcing the first official World Series NFT, a '20 Dodgers Championship ring. The 1-of-1 NFT will be auctioned off online as part of a package that also includes a physical '20 Dodgers World Series ring and a VIP first-pitch experience at Dodger Stadium, including ...

MLB, Candy launching officially licensed NFT

MLB and digital collectibles company Candy Digital today are unveiling the league's first officially licensed NFT, which commemorates Lou Gehrig’s “Luckiest Man” speech. The NFT features video excerpts of the iconic speech and a three-dimensional bust of Gehrig in an iron finish, representing his le...

TOCA Football eyes growth phase after latest funding round

California-based TOCA Football, a soccer-focused sports and entertainment company, is announcing the completion of its Series E funding round of $40M.

Marlins partner with Cardless on new credit card

The Marlins have partnered with financial tech firm Cardless to launch a team-branded credit card. Cardless helps brands deliver custom co-branded card products, and this is its first such deal with an MLB franchise.

Forty Under 40: Will Ahmed

Will Ahmed was the contrarian.