The Maple Leafs and Raptors will see a renamed home next year, with Air Canada Centre set to become Scotiabank Arena courtesy of a a 20-year agreement between the bank and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment that kicks in on July 1. Sportsnet reports that the total value of this deal is approximately $800 million.
The LPGA and Kingsmill Resort announced a contract extension for the Kingsmill Championship with Kingsmill Resort renewing its title sponsorship for an additional three years through 2020. “We are thrilled Kingsmill Resort has extended our long-term partnership as it ensures that we will continue the rich tradition of showcasing the best golfers in the world, at one of the very best resorts in the world,” said LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan.
Performance fit system brand Boa announced plans to sponsor PHIT America, a national charity and campaign designed to fight the ‘Inactivity Pandemic.’ “Obesity and inactivity are serious issues across our country and PHIT America’s mission is important,” says Shawn Neville, CEO of Boa Technology. “We need to get Americans more active, fit, and healthier in order to help them prevent and reduce health care costs. We are excited to partner with PHIT America to influence active, healthy habits.”
NBC Sports Gold is launching an international Notre Dame Football Season Pass that allows fans in 13 countries to have access to every home game during the 2017 season. The pass, powered by NBC Sports’ Playmaker Media, will offer fans abroad coverage of Notre Dame Football home games live and on-demand, available online, as well as on mobile devices and tablets and is available in: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and UK.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach told the South China Morning Post that while the IOC is mulling a move into esports, don’t expect some of the industry’s top titles to be considered for competition. Bach noted in the interview that the org would only embrace competitive gaming as long as the games did not feature violence. “We want to promote non-discrimination, non-violence, and peace among people. This doesn’t match with video games, which are about violence, explosions and killing. And there we have to draw a clear line,” he said.
ELEAGUE locked in its faces for its upcoming ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2017, locking in Richard Lewis to host with a five-person rotation of commentators that includes Jason “Moses” O’Toole, Anders Blume, Daniel “DDK” Kapadia, Auguste “Semmler” Massonat and James Bardolph. The commentator team will serve in a hybrid caster-analyst role, offering pre- and post-match insights while also calling live in-game action In addition, Sue “Smix” Lee will be an in-arena correspondent. The Premier is set to launch with a special preview show on Friday at 10p on TBS.
Rangers/Astros on ESPN at 7p.
