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Boston Red Sox Games Can Now Be Streamed Through NESN

Boston Red Sox fans in New England will finally be able to watch Mookie Betts hit home runs from their smartphones. The New England Sports Network (NESN) announced Tuesday it will begin to provide fans live in-market streaming of all NESN-televised regular season Red Sox games through the new NESNgo app and NESNgo.com, after a technical […]

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Kentucky Derby’s Official Wagering Partner Leverages Artificial Intelligence For Streamlined Communications

The largest online wagering platform for horse racing in the U.S. is now leveraging artificial intelligence and its biggest test to date will be the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. TwinSpires.com, which is the Derby’s Official Wagering Partner and wholly owned subsidiary of Churchill Downs, recently started leveraging the Emarsys artificial intelligence-enabled […]

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‘Digital-First’ National Lacrosse League Changing Game With UHWK POV Player Camera

The National Lacrosse League may just be a nine-team league that pales in popularity and stardom to the likes of the NFL and NBA, but Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz thinks it’s the “best kept secret in professional sports.” “We’re all about digital-first and really exposing our great product out to the masses,” he said. “The content, the athletes, are world class. […]

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KFC To Launch Football Video Game On Instagram

With the College Football Playoff Championship game on Jan. 11 and the NFL playoffs around the corner, KFC is hoping to capture consumers’ attention on social as they tune in for the most important matchups of the season. Next week on Jan 4., KFC will launch its Kentucky Fried Football Challenge on Instagram. The branded football […]

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Video Platform PADLOKT Gives Fans Unique Paid Access To Athletes

Australian video streaming platform PADLOKT is now giving fans unique paid access to celebrities and athletes online in a controlled environment. Through a live, two-way chat, fans can participate in an interactive discussion with professional athletes, which include Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, Green Bay Packer wide receive Randall Cobb and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross, all of […]

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