PBS
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
As our South Korean friends can confirm, video games can most definitely be a spectator sport. But will they ever catch on in a huge way in the good ol' U.S. of A?
TED Talks
Harsha Bhogle: The rise of cricket, the rise of India
The tale of a major global cultural phenomenon: Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle describes the spectacular arrival of fast-paced 20-20 cricket as it parallels the rise of modern India. He traces the game from its sleepy English roots to...
Financial Times
Sports NFTs: collectors, players and leagues cash in on the action
The market for sports NFTs is set to reach two billion dollars in 2022, according to analysis by Deloitte. Early collectors, sports stars and even the leagues stand to gain. But average consumers could lose money if the bubble bursts on...
Financial Times
How India can revolutionise women's cricket
FT Scoreboard - The IPL transformed cricket from a game struggling to find a future to one of the most valuable sporting assets in the world. But while top men's players have become millionaires, women players have struggled to make ends...
Mr. Beat
Why We Can Now Bet on Sports | Murphy v. NCAA
In episode 49 of Supreme Court Briefs, New Jersey tries to legalize sports betting, so NCAA and four professional sports leagues sue them.
Curated Video
The Development and Uses of Robots
This video explores the fascinating world of robots, discussing their history, current applications, and future potential. From autonomous machines to humanoid androids, it highlights how robots are already being used in various...
Curated Video
A1 English Listening Practice - Soccer
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of soccer. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the screen to...
Curated Video
The Negro League Baseball: Shattering Segregation
Like much of American in the early 19th century, sports were segregated. But with the newly established Negro Baseball League, African American baseball players overcame racial segregation to claim the national pastime as their own.
Curated Video
Competitive Team Sports
This video discusses the benefits of participating in team sports, both physically and socially. It explores how team sports help develop skills, motivation, and camaraderie, while also providing exercise for the whole body. It also...
Curated Video
Raptors center permanently banned from NBA for betting activities
The league said unusual gambling activity involving Raptors center Jontay Porter was brought to the NBA's attention following a March 20 game.
The Recount
The Deshaun Watson Allegations Won’t Change Pro Sports
Two high profile athletes, the NFL’s Deshaun Watson and MLB’s Trevor Bauer, are under investigation by their respective leagues over disturbing allegations of sexual assault. Currently, Watson is free to engage in team activities with...
Bloomberg
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern on Sports Rights and Jay-Z NFL Deal
Aug.29 -- National Basketball Association Commissioner Emeritus David Stern discusses the fight for television sports rights and Jay-Z's controversial NFL deal. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu, Ed Hammond and Caroline Hyde on...
Bloomberg
Leigh Steinberg Talks Mega-Contracts, NIL & the Betting Boom
On "Bloomberg: The Lineup", Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz and Damian Sassower talk to legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg about mega-contracts in the NFL, NIL and players as brand ambassadors for gaming companies.
The Recount
The Deshaun Watson Allegations Won’t Change Pro Sports
Two high profile athletes, the NFL’s Deshaun Watson and MLB’s Trevor Bauer, are under investigation by their respective leagues over disturbing allegations of sexual assault. Currently, Watson is free to engage in team activities with...
Bloomberg
Sports Team Investing 'Quite Safe,' Says PJT Partners' Cornwell
Sep.11 -- Don Cornwell, a partner at PJT Partners, discusses the National Basketball Association’s plan to create an investment vehicle that would buy minority shares of its teams. He spoke on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close" on Sept. 10.
Bloomberg
FIFA Faces Coca-Cola Scrutiny on Unpublished Probe
Nov. 24 -- FIFA is facing pressure from Coca-Cola about the unreleased report of the probe of World Cup games awarded to Russia and Qatar. Bloomberg's Hans Nichols looks at the potential impact of action against FIFA by other sponsors...
Curated Video
Some Sports Restarted This Weekend, Most With Empty Stadiums
Germany's Bundesliga league and NASCAR returned this weekend, along with a charity golf tournament in Florida.
Bloomberg
David Stern: NBA Is Beginning Its Digital Revolution
May 3 -- NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern talks with Scarlet Fu about digital streaming of NBA programming and the continued growth in the worth of NBA media rights. He speaks from the Milken Institute Global Conference on...
Curated Video
Some Sports Restarted This Weekend, Most With Empty Stadiums
Germany's Bundesliga league and NASCAR returned this weekend, along with a charity golf tournament in Florida.
Bloomberg
Patricof: Soccer Is the Sport of the Future
Jon Patricof, Athletes Unlimited CEO & co-founder, discusses the increasing popularity of soccer in the US. He speaks on Bloomberg's 'The Close.'
Bloomberg
DraftKings CEO Robins on Rights Deal
Nov.07 -- Fantasy sports giant DraftKings will live-stream top-level European professional basketball this winter, joining Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo, and a slew of smaller online platforms in vying for the attention of cord-cutting sports...
Curated Video
Should Athletes Get Preferential Turnaround Times For COVID-19 Tests?
When it comes to getting COVID-19 test, it pays to be an athlete. But the head of a major laboratory is defending his company's approach.
Bloomberg
Endeavor's Patrick Whitesell on the Future of Entertainment
Jun.20 -- Endeavor Executive Chairman Patrick Whitesell speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin at the Bloomberg Breakaway CEO Summit opening night dinner in New York.
Curated Video
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of virus pandemic
This year's European Championship soccer tournament has been postponed for one year, upending a tradition dominates European life for a full month every four years.