Op-ed: The NFL and private equity -- modest liquidity, or the start of a new normal?
In a landmark move six weeks ago, the NFL created rules allowing private equity firms to make heavily circumscribed minority invests in its franchises, a move designed to escalate already sky-high team valuations, while recognizing the shrinking number of new, traditional-style owners with the resources to buy into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs. And the first deal under the new rules surfaced last week, with Ares Management believed nearing a deal to invest in Stephen Ross’ Miami Dolphins (and related assets).
Florida Panthers Launch ‘Panthers Plus’ In Conjunction with ViewLift and Scripps Sports
The Florida Panthers, ViewLift and Scripps Sports announced today that ‘Panthers Plus,’ an all-new mobile application and the official streaming home of the club, is now available on web browser, iOS, AppleTV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Caliente TV to Stream UEFA Champions League, French Ligue 1, Liga MX, and More to Mexican Fans with ViewLift
Caliente TV, Mexico's leading sports media platform has retained global digital services provider ViewLift to create and develop a direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, bringing live premier sports content directly to Mexican fans' devices.
Caliente TV streaming European soccer in Mexico with assist from Viewlift
UEFA Champions League matches will have a new home in Mexico on a nascent streaming service when the league phase of the European club competition begins next week. Grupo Caliente, one of Mexico’s largest sports betting operators and the owner of two Liga MX clubs, last month debuted an over-the-top streaming platform powered by N.Y.-based ViewLift featuring a range of live sporting events, including top-tier European soccer, as well as 10 hours a day of original studio programming.
College Sports Have Revenue Options Amid NCAA Settlements
The $2.8 billion NCAA lawsuit settlement over athlete pay is shaking up college sports programs nationwide as schools face looming pro-rata settlement payouts of millions of dollars each for former athletes, then up to $22 million more in annual forward obligations.