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Once again, Verizon will offer free live streams of local and primetime NFL games through its Yahoo Sports mobile app. But there’s a twist for the 2020-2021 season: The app will offer built-in video chat so you can watch together with up to three friends. … [Read more...] about Yahoo Sports will stream free NFL games with a side of video chat

"Due to a conflict in dates of the schedule of Hockey India League 2018 and a major international tournament, which was likely to restrict the participation of international players, it was decided that the best solution was to postpone the conduct of the sixth season of the league," Ahmad said. … [Read more...] about No Hockey India Leauge next year, postponed to 2019

The International Hockey Federation and the Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra welcomed this initiative by the government, appreciating its efforts in upgrading the stadiums before the upcoming World Cup. He further requested the government to set up high-performance centres for athletes so that we get more medals in Olympics. … [Read more...] about Boost to Indian hockey: Odisha government to sponsor national hockey teams

“Everyone is now understanding the fan-centric perspective that we’ve adopted from the start,” says Kirkham. “Before it maybe needed a bit more hand-holding, explaining why we thought that approach was worthwhile. Now everyone and their dog is coming to us asking for it, and there are a number of potential reasons for that. We’re at a time where there are significant problems in and around the game. As we lead up to the next World Cup in Russia, you’ve got a country that isn’t exactly feted and celebrated at the moment, and you’ve got a problematic association with FIFA thanks to the corruption scandals. So for a brand, what’s left? If you get on the side of the fans, well, then you’re on a winning side.” … [Read more...] about How Copa90 Is Using Snapchat, WhatsApp, And More To Be A Next-Gen Sports Media Brand

"As a company we have had a very long association with IPL. I am delighted that now, with the launch of Vi, we are carrying this legacy forward. Our association with Dream11 IPL 2020 will provide Vi, instant connect with millions of viewers, and I am confident that this will not only help build awareness of Vi but also help in building relevance and customer confidence," Vi Chief Digital Transformation and Brand Officer Kavita Nair said. … [Read more...] about Vodafone Idea becomes co-presenting sponsor of Dream11 IPL 2020