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DraftKings shares plans for launch of NFT collectibles marketplace

TechCrunch

DraftKings is charging into the NFT game, announcing a marketplace aimed at curating sports and entertainment-themed digital collectibles for its audience of enthusiasts. The platform is “debuting later this summer,” and showcases another potentially lucrative expansion for the fantasy sports betting company.

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Whoop raises another $200M for its athlete-focused fitness wearable

TechCrunch

Founded in 2012, Whoop is far from a household name in the world of fitness trackers. In fact, the company has a specific offering for sports teams, as well as solutions for businesses, healthcare and government/defense. Whoop, the sports tech and analytics company that makes discreet wearables, raises $55M.

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NHL turns to venue metrics data to drive sustainability

CIO

It followed that in 2014 with the first sustainability report issued by a North American professional sports league and, in 2015, a commitment to counterbalance the league’s entire carbon footprint for three consecutive seasons. So, we use a lot of energy, a lot of resources, to play on a frozen water sheet.”

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Flowhaven raises $16M to evolve brand licensing management beyond emails and spreadsheets

TechCrunch

The new round was led by Sapphire Sport, the part of Sapphire Ventures that specializes in sports, media and lifestyle brands. Flowhaven CEO Kalle Törmä previously worked on licensing for the Angry Birds mobile game franchise while at Rovio, starting back in 2012. Existing investors Global Founders Capital and Icebreaker.vc

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Paris-based accelerator The Family sues co-founder Oussama Ammar

TechCrunch

Back in 2011, Ammar used to work for a company called Be Sport. At the time, Be Sport claimed that Ammar had been using some of the company’s funds for non-corporate expenses. The Family was originally founded in 2012 with three co-founders — Alice Zagury, Oussama Ammar and Nicolas Colin.

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Le Mans 2024

David Heinemeier Hansson

The first time I showed up on the grid at Le Mans was in 2012 -- some five years after I had first driven a real race car, and even less time since I made participating in the world's greatest endurance race the ultimate goal. But it's a weird time in sports car racing. This will be my 11th attempt. Not that I'm complaining, mind you.

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Meet Ralf, the King of Squash: 3rd Place Winner in Romania’s National Squash Federation

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Meet Ralf, Infobest’s very own squash superstar who has been making waves in the sport for several years now. Ralf’s journey with squash started in 2012 when his uncle, who is an avid squash player from the United States, visited him in Timisoara. He dedicates 2-3 sessions per week to playing the sport.

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