The Microsoft-owned Xbox gaming platform has been named the official partner of England's national football teams. The multi-year partnership covers the Lionesses team, the eLions esports team, and the Three Lions team, as well as Wembley Stadium. Xbox has committed to a grassroots gaming campaign with The Football Association (FA), creating exciting experiences for football … [Read more...] about Xbox Named Gaming Partner For English Football Teams
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ESPN In Talks For $3 Billion Sports Betting Deal
The Disney-owned sports broadcaster ESPN is looking at licensing its brand to major sports betting companies, with a price tag of at least $3 billion. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, ESPN has already held talks with operators like the online gambling company DraftKings and casino operator Caesars Entertainment, among others. ESPN already has marketing … [Read more...] about ESPN In Talks For $3 Billion Sports Betting Deal
Brevettar Announces Superstar Agreement With Trends International
The sports licensing agency Brevettar, says it's signed a multi-year agreement with Trends International, LLC, a leading publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, calendars, stickers and social stationery products. Through the new deal, Trends will offer fans collector’s edition calendars and posters featuring superstar athletes Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Tiger … [Read more...] about Brevettar Announces Superstar Agreement With Trends International
Topps Loses MLB License To Fanatics
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a major upset, Major League Baseball has dropped Topps from its trading card roster, and has given the lucrative licensing agreement to sports merchandise giant Fanatics. The change will take place over time, due to the nature of the contracts. The Topps contract for player images expires in 2022, which the players’ union controls, while … [Read more...] about Topps Loses MLB License To Fanatics
NHL To Allow Sponsor Patches On Jerseys
The world's fastest sport may become the world's fastest billboard, as the National Hockey League is looking to boost its sponsorship revenue by allowing sponsorship patches on team jerseys, starting in 2022. The Associated Press broke the news, saying the league's Board of Governors had unanimously approved the move. The strategy shift is not a total surprise, as the NHL added … [Read more...] about NHL To Allow Sponsor Patches On Jerseys
Oooh Yeeaaah! Kool-Aid McKinstry Lands NIL Deal With Kool-Aid
It may be the best fit for an NIL deal since the NCAA changed its rules to allow college athletes to earn money from their Name, Image, and Likeness. Alabama star cornerback Ga'Quincy McKinstry, better known as Kool-Aid McKinstry, is now working with the Heinz Kraft-owned property Kool-Aid. McKinstry and Kool-Aid announced the partnership Tuesday on Twitter, with the brand … [Read more...] about Oooh Yeeaaah! Kool-Aid McKinstry Lands NIL Deal With Kool-Aid
Hoonigan Racing Brand Adds New Licensees
The racing brand Hoonigan says it has signed three new licensing partners for its brand of vehicular insanity. One of the leading automotive lifestyle brands and a major automotive influencer on YouTube, Hoonigan has launched programs with Hopkins Manufacturing for automotive accessories, Kustom Yard for select apparel and accessories, and Thunder Tiger for remote control … [Read more...] about Hoonigan Racing Brand Adds New Licensees
The Top 50 NFL Player Sales List
It should come as no surprise that, after leading Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl title, quarterback Tom Brady is again leading in NFL player retail sales heading into the new season. The NFLPA Top 50 Player Sales List is the only verified list of retail sales by player, and this month's quarterly sales rankings features a mix of new and familiar faces, including perennial … [Read more...] about The Top 50 NFL Player Sales List
Panini and OneTeam To Include NCAA Athletes On Trading Cards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Recent rule changes at the NCAA are sparking a boom in licensing opportunities, among them a new deal that will allow Panini America to issue trading cards featuring college athletes. The NCAA announced on July 1 that it would allow college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, or NIL. As a result, Panini America says it has … [Read more...] about Panini and OneTeam To Include NCAA Athletes On Trading Cards
NCAA’s New Rule Creating Student Millionaires
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone involved in collegiate sport knew immediately that the NCAA's policy change regarding Name, Image and Likeness endorsements was a big deal. For the first time, the NCAA will now allow athletes to earn money from their involvement in collegiate sports, and this week the case of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young has … [Read more...] about NCAA’s New Rule Creating Student Millionaires