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DIRECTV and Big Knockout Boxing Deliver a High-Tech Jab

In less than a month from now, the megafight that the world has been waiting between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will finally take place. For any boxing fan, it’s been an eternity for this match to materialize. For the sport of boxing, in the same vein, it’s been an eternity–a much longer one, at […]

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A Look Across the Fantasy Football Industry Landscape Heading Into the 2014 Season

It’s that time of year again; reigning champs are shining their trophies as bragging rights are rolling off their tongues like sweet southern molasses.  Meanwhile, the rest of the league is scouting players and synonymously praying to the fantasy gods for first overall pick in the draft.  Trash talk is in the air and the edge of the couch hasn’t seen this much action since last year’s draft. Finally, it’s fantasy football season!  We’ve been waiting for this moment since last season’s late departure from the playoffs, eh hem, for some of us anyway. While fantasy football is just an extension of the real-world game, it has become an experience all its own.  Not only are companies taking notice, they...

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Analyzing Facts and Predicting the Future Between NFL and Google

(www.droid-life.com) “Collaboration, it turns out, is not a gift from the gods but a skill that requires effort and practice.” ― Douglas B. Reeves When news breaks that two industry giants are having discussions, there is never a quiet ripple effect. The explosion of coverage surrounding Google and the NFL illustrates the latest example.

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