Over-the-top digital platform 120 Sports along with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Silver Chalice are combining as equity partners around a multi-platform sports network, it was recently announced. The new initiative will be a combination of linear broadcast and digital. Additionally, the new network will leverage Sinclair’s American Sports Network’s (ASN) distribution, Silver Chalice’s Campus Insiders’ live collegiate games […]
While he is prepping for a challenging game against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson picked up the distinct honor from 120 Sports and MVPindex as the most valued athlete on social media in 2016. New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was second, and Houston Texans star defensive lineman J.J. […]
The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Jason Coyle Company: 120 Sports Position: President As the President at 120 Sports, a live streaming over-the-top platform, Jason Coyle […]
Over-the-top digital network 120 Sports aired the first episode of ‘The Rally’ on Twitter on Wednesday. It is the first daily interactive highlights show exclusively on the social media platform. Its partnership with 120 Sports is all part of Twitter’s continued push into live streaming sports content and disrupting the traditional sports viewing experience. No longer is the second […]
BAMTech, a software development company created by MLBAM, was developed about a year ago and has already been making some big moves. A few weeks ago, Disney purchased a one-third share of BAMTech, which gives BAMTech the opportunity to provide video and digital content for Disney, ABC and ESPN. Now, the company will team up with […]