Several SB Nation blogs getting shut down at the end of September
Some of SBN's college blogs are getting the axe prior to the start of college football season.
Online Outlets News
Amazon analyst Andrew Whitworth blasts Pro Football Talk, says the ‘many calls’ he got were only from reporters
"@ProFootballTalk has gotten another story wrong and failed to take any responsibility!"
Shannon Terry and On3 file lawsuit against former Ohio State writer
"I look forward to having this matter decided by a court of law."
Jomboy Media announces ex-Greenfly and MLBAM exec Andrew Patterson as CEO
"Jomboy Media has already built something special, using the brand’s unique and authentic voice to connect the next generation of fans to baseball and beyond. I’m thrilled to be joining this group of creative, talented people and helping to guide Jomboy Media into its next phase as a bonafide power player in the sports and entertainment media space."
Playmaker Capital buys World Soccer Talk
“Soccer is on the rise in the U.S. and Canada, and Playmaker is focused on becoming the preeminent voice for the sport across the Americas, from the top of Canada to the bottom of Argentina.”
Just Women’s Sports announces media partnership with NWSL, including highlights and championship activations
Just Women's Sports already had a significant women's soccer presence on both the content and ownership sides, and this deal with the NWSL should boost their content side further.
USA Today Sports Media Group GM Chris Pirrone joins Arena as SVP and GM of Sports Illustrated Media Group
"We are thrilled to have Chris lead the next wave of innovation at Sports Illustrated and The Arena Group’s sports vertical."
FiveThirtyEight’s Warriors prediction is already horrible
538 has continuously thought the idea of the Golden State Warriors winning the championship is a long shot, which is a bit perplexing.
Penn National is shuttering theScore Bet in the U.S., shifting its focus there to Barstool Sportsbook
"Key to our strategy is integrating theScore media app with Barstool Sportsbook, which we’re currently working towards."
ESPN reportedly spiked a 2016 ESPN The Magazine article on the Warriors over “incendiary” Mark Jackson content
"The problem with the feature was simple: the Mark Jackson content was just too incendiary."
Jomboy Media announces they’ve raised another $5 million, with CAA, NEA, WWE, Dwyane Wade, Karl-Anthony Towns, C.C. Sabathia, and more involved
"The new funding will be used to fuel growth into all major North American sports, as well as development of original content for television and streaming platforms, new IP for Jomboy Media’s growing array of channels, podcasts, live events around tentpole sporting events and the acquisition of marquee talent to live under the Jomboy Media umbrella."
New details emerge on Olin Kreutz allegedly assaulting CHGO colleague Adam Hoge during staff meeting (UPDATE)
Adam Hoge came to CHGO from NBC Chicago and co-hosts a Bears podcast for The Athletic.
Mike Golic Jr. officially signs with DraftKings, announces daily “GoJo” podcast with former teammate Brandon Newman
Golic Jr. and former Notre Dame teammate Brandon Newman will do a one-hour video podcast for DraftKings weekdays beginning May 2.
