Sports news and trends

Dick’s: Customers Will ‘Lean Into’ Sports Despite Uncertainty
Earnings // March 11, 2025

Facing economic uncertainty, Dick’s Sporting Goods is certain its customers will still turn to sports. The retailer on Tuesday (March 11) released quarterly earnings showing a 6.4% increase in comparable sales, a company record. “The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never...

Crypto Firms Scoring More Sport Sponsorships Amid Industry Revival
Cryptocurrency // February 23, 2025

Cryptocurrency companies have reportedly reentered the sporting world amid a new resurgence in their industry. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Feb. 23), crypto firms are increasing their investments and sponsorships of sporting teams, in hopes of tapping into enthusiasm for the sector brought...

Nice Spread: AI Is Coming for the Guac This Super Bowl Sunday
artificial intelligence // January 18, 2025

Every single American holiday is about the spread. Your mom’s Thanksgiving dinner sets the standard, but don’t discount the Super Bowl. This clash of pigskin-wielding titans is our first exercise in excess each calendar year. And artificial intelligence (AI) has decided it wants a share...

Crypto.com Debuts Sports Event Trading Product
Cryptocurrency // December 23, 2024

Crypto.com has introduced what it calls the first-ever sports event trading product. The new offering, dubbed “Sports” and announced Monday (Dec. 23) in an email to PYMNTS, lets American users of Crypto.com and the Crypto.com app nationwide to take part in and trade their own...

Interviews & Exclusives
From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics

July 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational efficiency. Guided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Olympic AI Agenda, AI initiatives will encompass protecting athletes from online threats, enriching broadcast experiences with dynamic multilingual highlights and […]

Fast Action: Tennessee Sportsbook Bets Service Quality On Instant Payments

February 02, 2021
Michael Jordan is mostly known for one thing: basketball. And as he once said about hoops, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” But perhaps his best...

Gaming The Odds Of The (Post Pandemic) Return Of Sports

April 21, 2020
The stands are almost empty. The die-hardest of the die-hard fans are sitting 12 feet apart, observing the mandatory three-chair spacing rule. The roar of the crowd piped in to amp up...

Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide

February 28, 2020
The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a...

Quick Reads
Dick’s: Customers Will ‘Lean Into’ Sports Despite Uncertainty

March 11, 2025
Facing economic uncertainty, Dick’s Sporting Goods is certain its customers will still turn to sports. The retailer on Tuesday (March 11) released quarterly earnings showing a 6.4% increase in comparable sales, a company record. “The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events […]

Crypto Firms Scoring More Sport Sponsorships Amid Industry Revival

February 23, 2025
Cryptocurrency companies have reportedly reentered the sporting world amid a new resurgence in their industry. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Feb. 23), crypto firms are increasing their investments...

Crypto.com Debuts Sports Event Trading Product

December 23, 2024
Crypto.com has introduced what it calls the first-ever sports event trading product. The new offering, dubbed “Sports” and announced Monday (Dec. 23) in an email to PYMNTS, lets American users...

Reddit Inks Pro Sports Deal to Draw in More Ad Revenue

July 22, 2024
Looking to boost ad revenue, Reddit has signed deals with several pro sports leagues. The social media platform announced Monday (July 22) it had struck agreements with the NFL, MBA, Major League Baseball, NASCAR...