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Slumping Sam Darnold, Jets take on Broncos on Yahoo Sports app

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At one point, Sam Darnold was considered a Trevor Lawrence level prospect.

He had just finished a strong freshman season as a redshirt at USC. At the 2017 NFL scouting combine, a year before Darnold could enter the draft, everyone praised him. Darnold had a turnover-filled second season and his stock dipped slightly, but he was still the New York Jets’ third pick in the draft. The Jets traded a lot to come up and get him.

So far this season, the Jets and Darnold are equally terrible. The Jets are 0-3 and Darnold is sinking fast. They will face the injury-riddled Denver Broncos 0-3 in Thursday Night Football, a game that can be streamed live on the Yahoo Sports app.

It is not an attractive game from a match point of view. But for the Jets, it will be another opportunity to watch Darnold and determine if he is recoverable.

Sam Darnold is off to a terrible start

Last Sunday, Darnold started the game against the Indianapolis Colts by throwing a six pick. Later in the game, he threw another one.

It’s hard to find a stat in which there is hope for Darnold. Darnold wasn’t great last season, yet he’s worse this year in completion percentage, yards per game, yards per attempt (per full yard, 6.9 to 5.9) , touchdown percentage, interception percentage and passer rating. He has three touchdowns and four interceptions, two of which were returned for scores.

Advanced stats aren’t nice either. Darnold’s Pro Football Focus rating ranks him 21st among 23 quarterbacks with at least 100 dropouts. He has the second-lowest average target depth in the NFL, which means he doesn’t push the ball down at all. In two of Football Outsiders’ key metrics, DYAR and DVOA, Darnold ranks 30th and 29th among 33 qualified quarterbacks.

By any measure, Darnold was one of the worst quarterbacks in football. That’s bad news in its critical third season.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Justin Houston (50) fires New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) for a safety. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Darnold didn’t get much help

Darnold has a reasonable apology. Top receivers Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder ran out of time. The same goes for running back Le’Veon Bell, who would also help. The Jets don’t have a great supporting cast, and the few talented players Darnold has to work with have been injured. Additionally, there are questions about coach Adam Gase and his ability to maximize the talent of his players, to say the least.

Darnold is still only 23 and has physical gifts. Maybe with better teammates and a better coach, he could still have a successful career. But the NFL is not patient. The Jets must make a decision on Darnold’s fifth-year option after this season, and every game will be crucial in determining what to do. Right now, there’s no good reason to exercise that fifth-year option, other than Darnold’s draft pedigree and the blind hope that he can grow as he gets older.

Thursday night will be another chance for Darnold to get on the right track and start changing the troubling trajectory he’s been on. Opposing quarterback Brett Rypien, the Broncos’ third starting quarterback this season. Rypien will make his first career start. He was undrafted a week ago to the Broncos practice squad and has nine career NFL passes. And the Jets can’t even be sure they have the best quarterback on the field Thursday night.

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Fantasy Sports app “WorldTeam11” is gaining popularity among the public for its unique features

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The one-of-a-kind Top Fantasy Sports app has won the hearts of its users since its launch in Pune, Maharashtra, India (NewsView) The platform is perfect for people who breathe for cricket! The incredible opportunities make it obvious for subscribers to enter the daily contests, which take place in the app. Here is an overview of what it offers! • Help as many users as possible to participate in daily fantasy sports • So far over one million users have started playing Fantasy Cricket and Kabaddi • Known for providing rich experience and great app return to high reward With every passing moment, users are added into one of the most successful sports gaming platform WorldTeam11. Users who wish to try their experience in Fantasy Cricket find it to be one of the ideal solutions for their needs. They have crossed 1 million satisfied users and vouch for more.

“In India people love cricket! WorldTeam11 gives you the platform to take the cricket craze to the next level. Our goal is to create a fantastic gaming platform that is user-friendly, more rewarding for users . This is exclusively designed for Indian ‘Made for India’ users and we are working as a team to create enjoyable experiences for all sports fans, ”said Mr. Yakub Sheikh, Founder of WorldTeam11.“ For the uninitiated, the app is fully funded by Indian investors. We are the only supporters of “Go local, Be vocal!” Following in the footsteps of our honorable Prime Minister, we are here to make our contribution to this “Atmanirbhar Bharat!”. We extend our full support and enthusiasm for the recently launched “IPL” for this 2020 season, ”added Mr. Yakub Sheikh.

The platform is open to everyone! Whether you are a free member or a valued top player, the game is for everyone. WorldTeam11 is now on the exciting road of the wave of fantastic games in India which offers attractive benefits such as users can earn instant cash bonus of Rs. 1000 * by registering in the app, the first use of the transaction will get a 50% cash bonus, and the refer and win program allows users to earn extra Rs. Bonus of 50 *. The number of fantastic sports players has increased and enthusiasts are devoting more time to virtual games every day. As one of the best fantasy sports games platform in India, WorldTeam11 has successfully grown into a strong community of over one million users.

It makes every Indian sports fan more skillful by allowing them to use their sports knowledge to make it a rewarding endeavor. Fans can create their own squad of real players from upcoming matches, score points based on their performance on the pitch, and compete with other fans. Given the rapidly growing online sports ecosystem, WorldTeam11 aims to bridge the gap between real sports and fantasy sports. Currently, WorldTeam11 hosts fantastic sports like cricket and Kabaddi. Which is played using your sports knowledge and skills, where you can choose your own team made up of real players for the sport “Cricket”. The game gives you a maximum of 100 credits to choose the best possible players. Your team earns points based on the performance of your chosen players in real matches. One of the most popular features of WorldTeam11 by its users is that there are no restrictions on player choice. Users can select any number of a batsman, bowler, wicket keeper and versatile.

WorldTeam11’s future plan – WorldTeam11 will add more options, including football, quizzing and sports news portal by 2021. The platform aims to create one of the largest sports communities fantastic in India with a special emphasis on supporting the growth of fan culture. in India, creating a positive impact on virtual game platforms. Worldteam11 video link: www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=SeqsAXLt_-g&feature=youtu.be About WorldTeam11 WorldTeam11 Fantasy Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2018 by Mr. Yakub Sheikh, WorldTeam11 being one of the biggest fantasy sports games platform! We have proudly added thousands of users with each passing day and have grown into a strong community of over a million users. WorldTeam11 gives cricket fans enough opportunities to play and win several fantastic cricket games. So what are you waiting for! Platform Highlights: • Users can select any number of batsman, bowler, wicket-keeper, all-rounder.

• Enjoy attractive perks • Be part of multiple racing contents (3k + contests) • Win lucrative prizes, daily cash • Be part of the growing list of over 9,000 winners You can be next! Fasten your seat belt and start winning by playing! www.worldteam11.com. Image 1: WorldTeam11 App Video: WorldTeam11 The largest platform for fantasy sports games

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The fantasy sports app “WorldTeam11” is gaining popularity among the public for its unique features

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ANI |
Update:
Sep 30, 2020 4:45 PM STI

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI / NewsView): The platform is perfect for cricket fans! The incredible opportunities make it obvious for subscribers to enter the daily contests, which take place in the app.
Here is an overview of what it offers!
* Help wider users to participate in daily fantastic sports
* So far over 1 million users have started playing Fantasy Cricket and Kabaddi
* Known for providing rich experience and high reward return app
With every passing moment, users are added to one of the most successful sports gaming platforms, WorldTeam11. Users who wish to try their experience in Fantasy Cricket find it to be one of the ideal solutions for their needs. They have crossed 1 million satisfied users and vouch for more.
“In India people love cricket! WorldTeam11 gives you the platform to take the cricket craze to the next level. Our goal is to create a fantastic gaming platform that is user-friendly, more rewarding for users This is exclusively designed for Indian ‘Made for India’ users and we are working as a team to create enjoyable experiences for all sports fans, ”said Yakub Sheikh, Founder of WorldTeam11.
“For the uninitiated, the app is fully funded by Indian investors. We are the only supporters of“ Go local, Be vocal! ”Following in the footsteps of our honorable Prime Minister, we are here to make our contribution to this “Atmanirbhar Bharat! “We extend our full support and enthusiasm for the recently launched ‘IPL’ for this 2020 season,” added Yakub Sheikh.
The platform is open to everyone! Whether you are a free member or a valued top player, the game is for everyone.
WorldTeam11 is now on the exciting course of the wave of fantastic games in India which offers attractive benefits such as users can earn instant cash bonus of Rs 1000 * by registering in the app, the first time using the transaction will get a 50 percent cash bonus, and the Refer & Earn program allows users to earn an additional bonus of Rs 50 *. The number of fantastic sports players has increased and enthusiasts are devoting more time to virtual games every day. As one of the best fantasy sports games platform in India, WorldTeam11 has successfully grown into a strong community of over one million users.
It makes every Indian sports fan more skillful by allowing them to use their sports knowledge to make it a rewarding endeavor. Fans can create their own squad of real players from upcoming matches, score points based on their performance on the pitch, and compete with other fans. Given the rapidly growing online sports ecosystem, WorldTeam11 aims to bridge the gap between real sports and fantasy sports.
Currently, WorldTeam11 hosts fantastic sports like cricket and Kabaddi. Which is played using your sports knowledge and skills, where you can choose your own team made up of real players for the sport “Cricket”. The game gives you a maximum of 100 credits to choose the best possible players. Your team earns points based on the performance of your chosen players in real matches. One of the most popular features of WorldTeam11 by its users is that there are no restrictions on player choice. Users can select any number of a batsman, bowler, wicket keeper and versatile.
WorldTeam11’s future plan – WorldTeam11 will add more options, including football, quiz and sports news portal by 2021. The platform aims to create one of the largest sports communities fantastic in India with a special emphasis on supporting the growth of fan culture. in India, creating a positive impact on virtual game platforms.
World Team11
WorldTeam11 Fantasy Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018 by Yakub Sheikh, WorldTeam11 being one of the biggest fantasy sports games platform! We have proudly added thousands of users with each passing day and have grown into a strong community of over a million users. WorldTeam11 gives cricket fans enough opportunities to play and win several fantastic cricket games. So what are you waiting for!
Strengths of the platform:
* Users can select any number from a batsman, bowler, wicket-keeper, all-rounder.
* Benefit from attractive advantages
* Be part of multiple running content (3k plus contests)
* Earn lucrative prizes, daily cash
* Be in the growing list of over 9,000 winners
You can be next! Fasten your seat belt and start winning by playing! www.worldteam11.com

This story is provided by NewsView. ANI will not be responsible for the content of this article in any way. (ANI / NewsView)

Chiefs visit Ravens in massive clash on Yahoo Sports app

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Not all prime-time NFL games are created the same.

Count the Monday night shock of this week as a premium Class A premium.

The last time a regular season game got this kind of hype, the Kansas City boss beat the Los Angeles Rams in a Monday night game that can reasonably be called the greatest regular season football game. never played.

Patrick Mahomes and his company are in the spotlight once again this week as the Chiefs take on the Baltimore Ravens in this young NFL season’s main event which can be streamed live on the Yahoo Sports app.

So many distinctions

The NFL schedule has blessed us with a titanic Week 3 game (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

It’s a contest pitting the best regular season team from last year against the reigning Super Bowl champions. This is a clash between 2019 League MVP Lamar Jackson and Super Bowl Mahomes MVP. That same quarterback duel is a clash between the league’s last two MVPs and arguably the two brightest young stars in the NFL.

Of course, Mahomes and Jackson won’t face each other. They will face opposing defenses who finished last season among the NFL’s top 10 scorers. Both defenses are among the top 10 in the league to start 2020.

It’s a meeting that most neutral observers would like to see again in the AFC championship game.

For now we’ll have to settle for slightly lower stakes as the 2-0 pair of teams prepare early for playoff positioning. And it will be fine.

Can the Ravens get revenge, get up early?

The last time these two met was week 3 last season. Mahomes had just completed a stunning 50 touchdown MVP campaign in his first season as a starter that ended an offside penalty from Dee Ford before a trip to the Super Bowl. He was a known commodity.

Jackson, not so much. The second-year quarterback showed promise in seven starts in 2018 as a rookie and succeeded Joe Flacco to lead the Ravens to a playoff berth. He was only beginning to tease the electricity that would unleash the league’s biggest offense.

The Chiefs got off to a good start that day, scoring 23 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a 23-6 halftime lead. The Ravens fired back as a late Jackson touchdown reduced Kansas City’s lead to 33-28 with 2:01 to go.

But Mahomes didn’t return the ball to Jackson as the Chiefs ran out of time to hand the Ravens the first of their two regular-season losses in 2019. Mahomes also beat Jackson in the scoring area, shooting for 374 yards and three touchdowns. without turnover. Jackson’s only score that day was his late touchdown to the ground.

On Monday we’ll see a fully trained Jackson show MVP form again after a pair of dominating wins over the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. Mahomes, of course, is still Mahomes as the Chiefs toppled the Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. Both players are armed with a stable of versatile offensive weapons.

And these defenses? They are still strong.

This one is going to be fun.

Buckle up.

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Raiders begin Las Vegas era against Saints on Yahoo Sports app

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At the start of 2020, the Las Vegas Raiders could never have envisaged this type of opening night.

Finally, the Raiders have a beautiful modern stadium and a permanent residence. The Allegiant Stadium, just across the Las Vegas Strip, costs around $2 billion and fits right in with the grand and flashy buildings that Vegas is famous for. Monday night was to be a celebration of a new era, kicking off against the New Orleans Saints, a game that can be streamed live on the Yahoo Sports app.

And they’ll try to make it a special night. In an empty stadium.

Allegiant Stadium will host its first game Monday night when the Raiders host the Saints. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Las Vegas hosts the Raiders

We all know the circumstances. COVID-19 has brought us an era of NFL without fans in most venues.

In any NFL city, that’s odd. In Las Vegas, there are layers that other franchises don’t have to think about. How do you market a team in a new city when the city can’t come to games? The Raiders announced that there would be no fans all season. They always try to make Monday night special, even if it will be weird.

It’s 2020 in a nutshell that the Raiders are trying to connect with a new market, which has backed the NHL’s Golden Knights to an impressive degree, and they have to do it with The Killers playing empty seats.

“I love this city, moved here after the season and fell in love with it,” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said, according to the team’s website. “We wish our city here of Las Vegas, we wish they could experience it here with us, I’m sure they’ll be somewhere. I’m sure there’ll be a certain street or strip where they will be on our fans will be at.”

Raiders looking to go 2-0

One thing that could put everyone on the same page is winning. Even when no one is there, nothing brings a city together better than a winning team.

The Raiders are 1-0. They beat the Carolina Panthers 34-30 in Week 1. Their exciting players like Josh Jacobs and Henry Ruggs III looked good. This week will be more difficult, against a Saints team that has been one of the best in the NFL for a few years. Las Vegas won’t have the crowd support of the Raiders in person, but it looks like the team feels the importance of the game to its new local fans.

“Obviously it means a lot, not just to us but to our fans in this community,” Jacobs said, according to the team’s website. “Obviously we want to win, especially since it’s our first time at this stadium, so it’s going to be huge.”

The Raiders will try to make it a big event. “Monday Night Football” will give Las Vegas a big stage. Players want to win for their new fans. The Killers, who are from Vegas and opened the T-Mobile Arena not far from Allegiant Stadium, will help get things started. It will be a big game against a Saints team that is expected to compete for a Super Bowl this season. The NFL is buying into the Las Vegas market, with the draft and the Pro Bowl on the way and a Super Bowl expected to follow one day. It’s also a big day for the league.

The only thing missing will be the fans who have been eagerly waiting for their new team to play the NFL’s first game in Las Vegas.

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KhelChamps, Fantasy Sports App, Home to IPL Fantasy League and more

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Mumbai, India, September 14, 2020 / PRNewswire / – The wait for the IPL is about to end, as the top T20 league is ready to start from the 19e September. Cricket fans are ready to enjoy the IPL and will be eager to play in the IPL Fantasy League.

KhelChamps – the place to be during this IPL

KhelChamps App, a fantasy sports app, covers a wide range of matches across the world, including the IPL fantasy league. So, fantastic players can participate in several IPL contests during this IPL, have fun and win real money. In addition to fantasy cricket, one can also enjoy the best of fantasy football and fantastic kabaddi.

What makes the KhelChamps app special?

The KhelChamps app offers smooth navigation, ease of building a fantastic team, quick withdrawals, multiple and varied fantastic contests, amazing bonuses, and the list goes on and on. In addition to playing on the app, fantasy players can also enjoy the IPL fantasy league on the computer.

New fantasy players are welcomed with open arms and get 100% welcome bonus up to Rs. 20,000 and 200% up to Rs. 2020.

Refer a friend offer helps fantastic players earn 100% match bonus up to Rs. 1000, while presenting their friends with a fantastic platform of fantastic sports.

While the IPL starts on the 19the In September, it will be the same for the fantastic league IPL on KhelChamps. The ultimate chance to win massive cash prizes will present itself; only those who enjoy IPL and fantasy cricket will fully benefit from it.

KhelChamps invites all fans of fantasy cricket to ride the exciting wave of the IPL fantasy league at IPL 2020.

About KhelChamps

KhelChamps is an online gaming brand that offers fantastic app-based sports. KhelChamps aims to provide a unique and user-friendly gaming experience for gamers to enjoy anytime and anywhere. In a fantasy game, a player creates teams and joins competitions based on live sports matches and wins based on the real-time performance of the selected players. KhelChamps is an opportunity to enjoy the unquantified excitement of a LIVE match during, before and after the match.

Website: https://www.khelchamps.com/
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To register, go to: https://www.khelchamps.com/

About the Khel group

Khel Group is a popular games company that offers rummy and fantasy games. They attract game enthusiasts of all ages with top level skill-based online games. They believe in transparency, high quality, privacy and a reliable user experience.

Khel Group offers its players the best of fantasy cricket, fantasy football and fantasy kabaddi. Several high-end tournaments, bilateral series and other matches around the world are covered. Players can participate in contests with their fantastic sports team.

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Parent company of Indian fantasy sports app Dream11 raises $ 225 million for valuation of over $ 2.5 billion – TechCrunch

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Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports app Dream11, has secured $ 225 million in a new round of funding as the Mumbai-based company builds what it calls a “stubble sports technology company end “in the cricket-loving nation, which is also the second largest internet market in the world.

Tiger Global Management, TPG Tech Adjacencies (TTAD), ChrysCapital and Footpath Ventures have funded $ 225 million in Dream Sports through primary and secondary investments, the 12-year-old Indian company said.

The new round values ​​Dream Sports at more than $ 2.5 billion, two people familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Dream11 has raised around $ 325 million to date.

Dream11 has capitalized on the popularity of cricket, a game that has garnered a lot of attention from several major companies, including Disney and Facebook. Dream11 explores the fantasy part of it, allowing players to choose their best players for an upcoming match. They can win cash prizes based on the performance of their selected team.

This year, Dream11 is also the title sponsor of the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, one of the most popular sporting events in the world. The startup won the rights, previously held by Chinese smartphone supplier Vivo, by offering $ 30 million. Vivo had to abruptly withdraw from sponsorship amid geopolitical tensions between the two nuclear-weapon nations.

The new IPL season kicks off later this week after months of delay due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“The sports sector has great potential for growth in India. There is a significant opportunity to improve the fan experience and we are excited to partner with Dream Sports to leverage technology in a way that deepens the connection between Indian fans and the sports they love, ”said Akshay Tanna, managing director of TPG, in a statement.

In recent years, Dream Sports has expanded to other categories such as merchandise. Harsh Jain, CEO and co-founder of Dream Sports, said in a statement today that the startup has amassed more than 100 million users. (The Dream11 app isn’t on the Google Play Store, and the startup relies on people who use their mobile website or load their Android app on their phones.)

“As a local Indian company, we are proud to continue to add value to our 10 million Indian sports fans, investors, employees and the entire sports ecosystem in India. Over the past couple of years, we’ve moved beyond fantasy sports to offer sports content, merchandise, streaming, experiences, and there’s a lot more to come. Our vision is to “make sport better” for India and Indian fans through technology and sport innovation, ”he added.

Avendus Capital acted as financial advisor to Dream Sports in connection with the transaction.

Dream11 is not the only company to carve out a niche in the fantasy sports space in India. Internet-backed Premier League Sequoia Capital India and Times is also a major player, which has expanded to traditional mobile games in recent months. ShareChat, backed by Twitter, also quietly started experimenting with fantastic sports earlier this year.

But fantasy sports still face regulatory hurdles in parts of India. Several Indian states, including Assam, Odisha, Sikkim and Telangana, have banned fantasy sports betting.

“It also doesn’t help the things that the fantasy sports industry’s attempts at legitimacy involve trying to be seen as video games – a quick glance at a panel of speakers for any event from. Indian video game developer is proof of that – rather than riding on its own merits, ”Rishi Alwani, longtime Indian game market analyst and publisher of the Mako Reactor media outlet, said in a previous interview with TechCrunch.

Yahoo Sports app launches Watch Together feature for NFL

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HBCU Legacy Bowl signs player and ball tracking agreement with Zebra

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Zebra Technologies has signed a multi-year agreement to provide its sensor-based ball and player tracking system to the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a college football all-star game for the top 100 NFL Draft-eligible players from colleges and universities historically. black. Zebra will also be make a donation at the Black College Football Hall of Fame, which is located inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

This year’s first HBCU Legacy Bowl will be played Feb. 19 at Tulane University (broadcast live by NFL Network, 4 p.m. ET), though Zebra’s technology won’t be implemented until the 2023 game. Zebra places RFID chips in players’ shoulder pads and in the ball itself to track player and ball movement data in real time. The company’s tracking technology has been deployed in NFL games since 2014.

“The capabilities of our RFID sports tracking system will help showcase the talent of student athletes in a unique way., as well as providing the data and performance metrics necessary for NFL coaches, scouts and general managers to assess potential NFL talent,” said Bill Burns, director of products and solutions at Zebra Technologies, in a statement. .

HBCU Legacy Bowl players will also wear Zebra’s sensors during practices leading up to at the top at the Game 2023. Zebra has had a ball and player tracking agreement with the Senior Bowl of college football since 2018, and recently extended this agreement until 2024.

Yahoo Sports App Launches Watch Together Feature For The NFL

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Digital Technology Veteran Executive & Serial Entrepreneur David Nugent co-founded its fifth sports services company, Next League, calling its core offering “thought leadership as a service”.

New York-based Next League takes a “for us, by us” approach to its membership where customers will not just consume, but also participate in the newsletters, podcasts, events and white papers the company produces. Initial customers include NASCAR and several more to be announced in the coming weeks. With over 20 employees to start with, the idea is to create thought leadership that can benefit the broader sports, media, entertainment and wellness industries.

“What we’ve discovered over the years is that as we host client summits and other events where they can be together, they gain the most from getting along,” said Nugent, who is the CEO of Next League.

The opportunity, Nugent said, is to guide teams and leagues through the digital transformation presented by Web3. Blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrencies and the metaverse are proliferating in the industry, and Next League is hoping to be a consulting firm that can provide the right context and strategy for the implementation of these as well as ‘other growing sectors such as sports betting.

“I’ve been through Web 1 and Web 2, and now we’re entering Web 3, which is infinitely more confusing, if not nothing else, at least at this point,” he said. Nugent: “We’re not selling a product or a platform, it’s more about, ‘How do we help them think through these processes and then put together the best technologies for them to achieve their goals? “”

Most importantly, Nugent helped run Omnigon Communications in 2008, with a focus on shaping digital content, building an audience and building loyalty. Infront acquired this business in ’16 and renamed the digital sports marketing company to iX.co, where Nugent worked as commercial manager until April. During a hiatus last summer, Nugent began to think about building successful service organizations and turned these notes into a book, emphasizing leadership and culture. His partner at Omnigon and iX.co, Mike Grushin, had created his own youth development project called Fearless +.

Nugent: “As we talked about where these two things overlap, we realized, ‘Wow, if we created a culture based on mentorship, thought leadership, ethics and trust and that we could also deliver the kinds of results that we have decades of experience, we could not only attract a group of customers interested in these things, but a really good team of people because a service company is really just that. ‘a human endeavor, isn’t it? Your ability to attract and retain talent and build the right kind of culture is everything in a business like this. “

Their bet with Next League is that the void is not just the know-how of applying technology to sports and media, but also guiding the industry with experience and a thoughtful perspective – and to create a positive social impact where they can.

Derrick Henry and Titans take on Broncos on Yahoo Sports app

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Innovations in sport are good, but it’s hard to let go of the way things were done before.

It’s pretty well known now that baseball pitchers are more effective their first two times in the lineup and that using relievers after that is smart, although we still yearn for the days when the starter threw a full 120 game. throws. In basketball we want to see 7-footers bump into the paint, no matter how many stats say corner 3 is a much more efficient shot.

And we want a running back who doesn’t leave the pitch and can carry the ball over and over again, punishing the defense every time.

In the era of running back committees, Tennessee Titans full-back Derrick Henry is standing out. He’s a throwback and the 2019 NFL champion will likely have a lot of work to do as the season begins Monday night against the Denver Broncos, a game that can be streamed live on the Yahoo Sports app.

You won’t see a lot of backs this weekend that look or play like Henry. This is not a bad thing.

Derrick Henry is a running back star

It will always be mind blowing that the Titans have had Henry for nearly three full seasons and never tried him out as a true star comeback.

Henry was a 247-pound specimen coming out of college. He won a Heisman Trophy in Alabama and was a second round pick. Still, the Titans got him on a committee with DeMarco Murray and then Dion Lewis to start his career. At the end of 2018, Henry had a huge game against the Jacksonville Jaguars that included a 99-yard touchdown run. The light finally turned on for the Titans’ coaching staff, and they began to use him as a real workaholic.

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Henry didn’t look back. He finished strong in 2018 and 2019. In an eight-game streak leading up to the AFC Championship game last season, Henry totaled 1,273 yards. He’s had at least 180 rushing yards in three straight games – one in Week 17 that landed a playoff berth for the Titans and then two playoff wins.

The Titans gave Henry the franchise tag, then rewarded him with a four-year, $ 50 million contract. This is happening at a time when running backs have been devalued and lucrative extensions usually don’t work. But now that Henry has got his big paycheck, the Titans could use it more than ever.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is seeking his second straight NFL title this season. (AP Photo / Mark Humphrey)

Henry likes a high volume of litters

Henry is taller than a lot of defenders trying to take him down, so he doesn’t seem to care about the workload.

“If the back is effective in getting these (extra) portages, then I think it’s about taking care of his body,” Henry said, according to the Tennessean. “It’s up to you to take care of your body and know what you need to do to prepare for these transports. “

The Titans have a heavy game-action offense that gave Ryan Tannehill a year-long career. They will lead the ball with Henry, control the clock and rely on their defense, who has overdue the addition of free agent Jadeveon Clowney. Most teams in 2020 are moving away from this style of play, but it works for the Titans.

“We might not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but we’re pretty confident in who we are,” offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said via the Tennessean.

The Titans lost in the AFC title game last season and are hoping to take it to the next level. This process begins Monday, with their old-fashioned backs carrying most of the weight on their shoulders.

Verizon Adds NFL Co-Watch Streams to Yahoo Sports App

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  • Interactive feature in its debut with the opening of the 2020/21 NFL season
  • Yahoo Sports also integrates AR replays in Game Center
  • Verizon puts live NFL content in Yahoo Mail users’ inboxes

U.S. telecommunications giant Verizon has expanded its National Football League (NFL) content offering to include an interactive co-viewing experience that allows groups of fans to watch live games together through its Yahoo Sports app.

New Watch Together viewing option will allow up to four users, one host and three guests, to communicate via a synchronized live video feed to their mobile devices and will debut at the opening of the Chiefs’ 2020/21 season of Kansas City against the Houston Texans on September 10.

In addition to the co-viewing experience, Yahoo Sports enhances its Game Center experience by incorporating an augmented reality (AR) feature that allows users to watch graphical reruns of major NFL games in near real time, including Player Tracking Next Gen Stats Data.

Live NFL mobile-only content from Yahoo Sports includes in-market and domestic games through the regular and post-season, as well as the Super Bowl. In addition to the Yahoo Sports app, Yahoo Fantasy Sports app, and AOL app, Yahoo Mail users will also have access to live NFL content. A brand new Videos tab on the Yahoo Mail iOS and Android app will deliver Verizon’s NFL feeds through user inboxes.

In addition to Verizon Media’s mobile properties, local and prime-time live games will also be available for free on NFL mobile properties, including the NFL app and the NFL Fantasy app, as well as websites and franchise mobile applications for their respective games.

Verizon’s addition of Watch Together is free and follows similar concepts introduced by UK broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport when live Premier League football resumed after the lockdown.

“Watch Together is the result of the innovative spirit of Verizon Media and the NFL to deliver next-generation experiences that build connection and community,” said Guru Gowrappan, CEO of Verizon Media.

“By leveraging Verizon Media’s ecosystem, technology and streaming capabilities, we have the unique ability to create powerful and immersive entertainment experiences of the future like no other. ”

The start of the season also sees Amazon Web Services – which provides its Next Gen stats to the NFL as part of a deal signed in 2017 – introduce new information for use by teams, players, broadcasters and fans. .

New innovations include: expected runoff sites; route classification, which identifies players’ routes in real time; expected points; probability of winning; expected yards after capture; and the probability of field goal.

U.S. telecommunications giant Verizon has expanded its National Football League (NFL) content offering to include an interactive co-viewing experience that allows groups of fans to watch live games together through its Yahoo Sports app.

New Watch Together viewing option will allow up to four users, one host and three guests, to communicate via a synchronized live video feed to their mobile devices and will debut at the opening of the Chiefs’ 2020/21 season of Kansas City against the Houston Texans on September 10.

In addition to the co-viewing experience, Yahoo Sports enhances its Game Center experience by incorporating an augmented reality (AR) feature that allows users to watch graphical reruns of major NFL games in near real time, including Player Tracking Next Gen Stats Data.

Yahoo Sports’ mobile-only live NFL content includes in-market and domestic games during the regular and post-season, as well as the Super Bowl. In addition to the Yahoo Sports app, Yahoo Fantasy Sports app, and AOL app, Yahoo Mail users will also have access to live NFL content. A brand new Videos tab on the Yahoo Mail iOS and Android app will deliver Verizon’s NFL feeds through user inboxes.

In addition to Verizon Media’s mobile properties, local and prime-time live games will also be available for free on NFL mobile properties, including the NFL app and the NFL Fantasy app, as well as websites and franchise mobile applications for their respective games.

Verizon’s addition of Watch Together is free and follows similar concepts introduced by UK broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport when live Premier League football resumed after the lockdown.

“Watch Together is the result of the innovative spirit of Verizon Media and the NFL to deliver next-generation experiences that build connection and community,” said Guru Gowrappan, CEO of Verizon Media.

“By leveraging Verizon Media’s ecosystem, technology and streaming capabilities, we have the unique ability to create powerful and immersive entertainment experiences of the future like no other. ”

The start of the season also sees Amazon Web Services – which provides its Next Gen stats to the NFL as part of a deal signed in 2017 – introduce new information for use by teams, players, broadcasters and fans. .

New innovations include: expected runoff sites; route classification, which identifies players’ routes in real time; expected points; probability of winning; expected yards after capture; and the probability of field goal.

Boyd Gaming Launches All-New B Connected Sports App in Nevada

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Casino operator Boyd Gaming has announced the launch of a new mobile sports betting application in the state of Nevada.

Just in time for the start of the professional football season, Boyd Gaming today announced the launch of its all-new mobile betting experience for Nevada sports bettors: B Connected Sports.

The name is the same as Boyd Gaming’s previous mobile app, but the betting experience has received a significant upgrade, courtesy of IGT’s PlaySports technology solution. With B Connected Sports, Boyd Gaming can now offer Nevada bettors one of the widest selections of pre-game and in-game betting options in the state, with sports including football, basketball , baseball, hockey, tennis, golf, motor racing, darts. and rugby, both from the United States and overseas.

“Mobile and in-game sports betting are more popular than ever, so the new and improved B Connected Sports app comes at the perfect time,” said Bob Scucci, Vice President of Racing and Sports Operations for Boyd Gaming. “With B Connected Sports, we have created a mobile experience that is both easy to use and unmatched in its selection of betting options, making it one of the most robust sports betting products in the state of Nevada. .”

The app offers dozens of proposition betting options for each sporting event. In-play betting is also available for major sporting events with a comprehensive betting menu, giving sports fans more ways to take part in the latest in-game action, while receiving instant score updates.

B Connected Sports has also improved its appearance with a clean and modern design that allows users to easily navigate the platform, while enjoying more betting options. The app’s user-friendly platform provides customers with even more convenience with fast sports betting odds updates as well as immediate payout information for every bet option.

In the near future, horse racing betting will be available through the new B Connected Sports app, pending regulatory approval. B Connected Sports users can still place bets on horse racing through the old B Connected Sports app.

The all-new B Connected Sports app is available for free download on iOS and Android devices.

Boyd Gaming Unveils New Mobile Sports App

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Casinos are always cobbling together ideas to improve their properties and improve the customer experience.

It’s no surprise, then, that Boyd Gaming chose to improve the look and feel of its B Connected mobile sports app.

Boyd has teamed up with IGT, which offers its PlaySports technology, to give the B Connected app a new look, just in time for the NFL season.

Boyd didn’t want to change the brand recognition, just the product itself. And the changes are noticeable. The menu is larger with prop bets and in-game betting opportunities. Graphics are sharper and easier to read with faster score updates. Overall, the app is easier to navigate and use.

“Mobile and in-game sports betting are more popular than ever, so the new and improved B Connected Sports app is timely,” said Bob Scucci, vice president of running and sports operations at Boyd Gaming. “With B Connected Sports, we have created a mobile experience that is both easy to use and unmatched in its selection of betting options, making it one of the most robust sports betting products in the State of Nevada. . “

Scucci said the app’s new look has been in the works for some time.

“We started planning for this in January,” Scucci said. “But then the (coronavirus) pandemic hit and we were on hiatus for a few months. But getting that out in time for football is remarkable and that was our goal. “

Scucci said that not only is the look attractive, but the larger menu and the ability to make in-game matches and bets are made easier with the new app.

“The user interface is great and the graphics are great,” he said. “But I like the extended menu the best. We can offer sports that we couldn’t do before, like rugby and darts.

Although B Connected has had a sports betting app for some time, it has an opportunity not only to retain its existing customer base, but also to market new customers.

“If you already have an account with us, your balance has been transferred to the new app,” said Scucci. “You may need to enter and update some of your personal information, but for all intents and purposes you are good to go and use the new app. “

The rollout of the new B Connected sports app was the first in a phased plan. When Phase 2 launches in November, look for special promotions and sign-up incentives, as well as a potential unique wallet for horse racing and sports.

“The target is for November, but part of it depends on state regulators,” Scucci said. “But we did a smooth rollout so that we could be ready for the start of football, which we were able to do. The folks at IGT and our folks have done a great job preparing us.

IGT recently announced a partnership with FanDuel, which currently does not do business in Nevada but also has a relationship with Boyd Gaming. Could the IGT-Boyd deal allow Boyd and FanDuel to join forces in the Silver State?

“FanDuel is one of our partners and we are always looking to do things with them,” said Scucci. “At this time, there are no plans to do business with FanDuel in Nevada. But it’s always open to change.

Despite the fact that sports betting is limited to the number of patrons that can congregate at Boyd properties, and anywhere in Las Vegas for that matter, Scucci expects the bets on the app to be huge for the NFL.

“I expect this to be our biggest NFL season in terms of in-app betting,” he said. “With the betting in the game and the ease of doing it, I think it’s going to be really big.

“That’s why we wanted to be ready to launch the new app. The timing couldn’t be better.

Chiefs begin title defense against Texans on Yahoo Sports app

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It seems impossible to believe, but there was a time when the New England Patriots weren’t hated by everyone.

It was 2002, the Patriots had a huge Super Bowl upset against the St. Louis Rams, everyone loved that they were featured as a team and Robert Kraft’s “We’re All Patriots” didn’t seem to be trolling yet. . Tom Brady hadn’t married a model and wasn’t yet a villain outside of New England. It was a fun story, a sixth-round pick turned Super Bowl MVP.

Right now, it’s hard to hate the Kansas City Chiefs, who won Super Bowl LIV and started their title defense Thursday night against the Houston Texans, a game that can be a game that can be streamed in live on the Yahoo Sports app. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes might be the most loving superstar the NFL has had in a long time. Unlike most football managers, Andy Reid is quite normal and likeable. Kansas City hadn’t won a title in 50 years and unless you live in Denver or Oakland, you probably haven’t held ill will towards the Chiefs in decades.

But the leaders think they’re set up for a dynasty, and everyone turns on a dynasty after a while.

Patrick Mahomes is a big face in the NFL

Mahomes is pretty much the perfect superstar. He didn’t come from a college program that makes anyone’s blood boil and go to an NFL team that anyone has bad feelings about. He amazes us with his ridiculous arm, has a funny story of being the son of a former Major League Baseball pitcher, has an engaging personality, a signature look, and can laugh at himself.

If you hate Mahomes, you just don’t like the sport very much.

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At 24, it looks like the NFL world will be his for the next decade or more. He is perhaps the best start for a player in NFL history, already putting himself on the list of 13 players who have a regular season MVP and a Super Bowl MVP. All other players who have made it are either in the Hall of Fame or in a lock to get there.

If he continues to be this big, people will get tired of him. This is happening, especially in the age of social media. His $503 million contract will draw closer scrutiny. His game will be set apart, as he ages reliving how great a player is. The endless praise for Mahomes – it’s not like there’s much negative to say at this point – will be on everyone’s lips. Consider Brett Favre’s career arc.

Everyone loves Mahomes now. If he continues to be this good and the Chiefs win seven championships, that will change. We all know it will.

Patrick Mahomes lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chefs had a season of storytelling

The Chiefs were a big story. They fell painfully short after the 2018 season, losing to the hated Patriots in overtime of the AFC Championship Game. The loss added to the misery of one of the NFL’s big fanbases. Then in 2019 they had huge breaks, from Mahomes’ knee injury in Denver not being too serious to a Miami Dolphins giveaway win over the Patriots in Week 17 to come back in the first round. They had incredible wins in all three playoff games, including the Super Bowl. The championship meant more to Kansas City than any other NFL city.

The good feelings will continue on Thursday. It will be strange for the Chiefs to celebrate their title in a nearly empty Arrowhead Stadium, but it’s 2020. They’ll have what should be a high-scoring game against the Texans, anyone with Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill or Clyde Edwards-Helaire on their fantastic teams will rejoice. Mahomes will do at least one piece that will go viral on social media by the end of the night.

It may be the franchise that will stay in everyone’s good graces forever, no matter how much they earn. Mahomes could be that universally beloved superstar whose legend remains strong long after his retirement, the NFL version of Michael Jordan. That seems unlikely, if they run the NFL the way they want. Fans outside of Kansas City will eventually turn against them. Ask the Patriots.

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Boyd Gaming Launches All-New B Connected Sports App

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Boyd Gaming has announced the launch of its all-new mobile betting experience for sports bettors in Nevada: B Connected Sports.

The name is the same as Boyd Gaming’s previous mobile app, but the betting experience has been significantly improved.

With B Connected Sports, Boyd Gaming can now offer Nevada bettors one of the widest selections of pre-game and gaming betting options in the state, with sports like soccer, basketball. , baseball, hockey, tennis, golf, auto racing, darts and rugby, both in the United States and abroad.

The app offers dozens of proposal betting options for each sporting event. In-game betting is also available for major sporting events with a comprehensive betting menu, giving sports fans more ways to participate in the most recent in-game action, while receiving instant score updates. .

In the near future, horse racing betting will be available through the new B Connected Sports app, pending regulatory approval. Users can still place horse bets through the old B Connected Sports app.

The all-new app is available for free download on iOS and Android devices.

For more information, visit your favorite Boyd Gaming bookmaker or click here.

Wynn Sports app launched in Colorado, Indiana

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The Wynn Sports app is coming to Colorado and Indiana as Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games expand their previous partnership agreement. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

Develop an existing partnership

Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games Corporation extend their existing partnership agreement by launching the Wynn Sports app in Colorado and Indiana. The service provider will power digital sports betting offerings in both states as Wynn expands its sports betting reach in the United States.

accessible on iOS or Android devices as well as on the brand’s website

The extension of the partnership comes just over a month after the launch of the Wynn Sports app in New Jersey. Scientific Games provides sports betting and iGaming platforms for the app. The offer is accessible on iOS or Android devices as well as on the brand’s website.

Wynn Sports app in Colorado and Indiana

Scientific Games will power the Wynn Sports app in both states, using the OpenSports solution. The OpenSports product is modular and flexible, providing operators with customization solutions. Wynn Sports will also use the OpenPlatform product, a player account management system.

deliver unmissable sports betting and iGaming experiences

Group CEO, Digital for Scientific Games, Jordan Levin, said the company is excited to work with Wynn Resorts as the partnership grows. “We look forward to expanding entertainment opportunities and bringing must-have sports betting and iGaming experiences to players in these states,” he said.

Enter new markets

As Wynn Sports moves into Colorado and Indiana, it enters relatively new betting markets. Colorado launched sports betting in May, even though most sports have been canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the lack of sports, the state has had a fairly successful start to its sports betting industry.

The first month of legalized sports betting saw players wagering over $25.6 million. Table tennis received the most bets with $6.6 million. MMA fighting, baseball, football, and golf were also popular sports among players.

The sports betting industry in Indiana is a bit more established. Sportsbooks started offering betting in September 2019. Online sportsbooks have been gaining momentum in recent months, with Unibet joining the fray after gaining approval in late July 2020.