Manchester City explores metaverse in partnership with Sony
Nov 30, 2021 22:51 pm UTC| Sports Technology Economy Business
English soccer champions Manchester City FC have engaged Japanese conglomerate Sony Corporation in a global partnership to develop new digital fan experiences, mainly on metaverse. Both parties would create a global...
UK economy could get $5.3 billion boost from hosting major sports events: report
Nov 30, 2021 22:51 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The UKs economy could get a US$5.3 billion boost through soft power, trade and investment benefit by hosting major sports events over the next decade, according to a report by Ernst Young. UK Sport and the City of...
Ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger interested in buying NBA team Phoenix Suns
Nov 30, 2021 22:46 pm UTC| Economy Business Sports
Former Disney chief executive Bob Iger expressed interest in buying the National Basketball Associations (NBA) Phoenix Suns, if the NBA franchise becomes available. The ongoing investigation of Suns incumbent majority...
Chicago Bulls icon Scottie Pippen extends foray into beverage biz with bourbon barrel-aged tea
Nov 30, 2021 18:48 pm UTC| Sports Life Economy Business
Iconic former Chicago Bulls basketball player Scottie Pippen extends his foray into the beverages business with a December 5 launch of his limited-release DIGITS Bourbon Barrel Aged Tea in partnership with Smith...
NFL opens official Roblox store
Nov 30, 2021 11:20 am UTC| Sports Economy Digital Currency
The National Football League (NFL) has opened a virtual store at Roblox, initially offering official virtual helmets for all 32 teams. The NFL hopes to take advantage of rising consumer demand for digital items that can...
Damian Lillard's sustainable Adidas Dame 8 sneakers set for release in December
Nov 29, 2021 19:52 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business Nature
Adidas would release Damian Lillards Dame 8 shoe, which is the brands first sustainable basketball sneaker, in December. The Portland Trail Blazers guard first teased the shoe during Augusts alumni exhibition game at...
Supply chain woes force Nike to limit single customer purchases of Air Force 1s
Nov 29, 2021 14:25 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business Life
Nike is reportedly limiting the amount of Air Force 1s a single customer can buy, which some theorized is due to the shipping crisis the company is going through. Last week, Nike alerted sneaker retailers that it would...
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