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NBC SPORTS EDGE LAUNCHES 2023 ROTOWORLD FANTASY BASEBALL DRAFT GUIDE

February 2, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

Rotoworld Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide Features Most Comprehensive Player Profiles, Rankings and Projections at New, Lower Price of $19.99

New Draft Guide Bundle Options Includes Draft Guides for Baseball, Basketball and Football – Featuring Matthew Berry in His Return to Rotoworld & NBC Sports – at Big Savings

Expert Analysis and Season-Long Tools Help Guide Fans Through Their Fantasy Seasons

Stamford, Conn. (Feb. 2, 2023) – NBC Sports EDGE today launched the Rotoworld Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide in anticipation of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, featuring the most comprehensive player profiles, ranking and projections in the industry at a new, lower price of $19.99 for the season.

Also available, the Rotoworld Fantasy Draft Guide Bundle, provides access to all three guides (Baseball, Football and Basketball) at one low price of $44.99, a price comparable to buying two guides and getting one for free.

The draft guides are a cornerstone of the Rotoworld brand, which has been a leader in the fantasy industry for more than three decades. Its team of fantasy experts is lead by Matthew Berry, the original “Talented Mr. Roto” and industry pioneer who returned to NBC Sports in August 2022 as an analyst to provide his unique fantasy football and sports betting expertise.

“Every season is draft season at Rotoworld and we are excited about the launch of our Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide and new bundle,” said Mitesh Mehta, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, NBC Sports Next. “We are providing great fantasy content to help any fantasy player dominate their draft from the most trusted source in the industry.”

NBC Sports EDGE’s fantasy draft guides are uniquely tailored to each individual sport and offer everything fantasy sports players may need to guide them through their seasons, including mock drafts, player profiles, rankings, projections, tiers, and more. More information and pricing can be found on the NBC Sports EDGE website. Circling the Bases, Rotoworld’s fantasy baseball podcast, is available on all major podcast platforms.

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NBC SPORTS NEXT’S BRS GOLF ACQUIRES ALBATROS DATENSERVICE AND DIGITAL GOLF SOLUTIONS

December 1, 2022 By admin

Acquisition of Albatros Datenservice and Digital Golf Solutions Allows NBC Sports Next to Expand Golf Operations into Mainland Europe and South Africa

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Dec. 1, 2022) – BRS Golf, the world leader in tee-time management software, has acquired Europe’s foremost golf technology providers, Albatros Datenservice and Digital Golf Solutions. Today’s acquisition represents a major step in the growth strategy of BRS Golf’s parent company, NBC Sports Next, expanding its golf operations into mainland Europe and South Africa.

BRS Golf, Albatros Datenservice and Digital Golf Solutions’s closely aligned products and services, combined with a shared focus on continued product development and customer support, will bring benefits to golf course partners and golfers across all territories.

The acquisition will see the creation of an expanded Product & Technology team for NBC Sports Next’s international golf businesses, innovating for customers across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, South Africa, and Australia. As early as 2024, BRS Golf anticipates bringing Albatros technology solutions to its customers in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, providing a complete golf operations solution including reservations, point-of-sale, CRM, accountancy and hotel integrations, and competition management software with full World Handicap (WHS) integration.

BRS Golf, which was acquired by NBCUniversal in 2013, will retain its Belfast offices as the company’s international headquarters. Its core products that have been delivering for customers since 2003 will continue to be go-forward systems and a critical part of the NBC Sports Next golf portfolio.

Albatros Datenservice operates from both Karlsruhe, Germany, and Cape Town, South Africa, working with 1,500 golf clubs worldwide. Digital Golf Solutions, which distributes Albatros software solutions and operates the online tee-time platform, Mygreenfee, has offices in Paris, France. The Mygreenfee website and app closely aligns with NBC Sports Next’s tee-time booking platform, GolfNow, and allows golfers across Europe to book tee times at more than 320 course partners in France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and Sweden.

Brian Smith, Co-Founder of BRS Golf and Head of International Growth & Acquisition for NBC Sports Next Golf, says: “The acquisition of Albatros and Digital Golf Solutions is an incredibly exciting development for BRS Golf. To think that the company my brother Rory and I started from home in 2003 has become a key part of the NBC Sports business, spearheading growth into new international markets, is a source of immense pride.”

Smith further commented: “The synergies between BRS Golf and Albatros, and GolfNow and Mygreenfee extend beyond products to strategy, culture, and customer experience. The acquisition is a closely aligned partnership that enhances our mission to continue to develop golf operations systems built specifically for the ever-changing golf market. It will combine the knowledge and culture of our people to continue to deliver excellence for our course partners and our golfers. Through this acquisition we plan to grow the international golf business in the years ahead, offering new products and services to current markets, as well as expanding the team in mainland Europe.”

Volker Schorp, Founder of Albatros Datenservice, and also assuming the title of International VP of Product & Technology for NBC Sports Next Golf, says: “I am proud and happy that in BRS Golf and NBC Sports Next, we have found a strong, international, and golf-savvy partner who will strengthen Albatros and the new software package “Albatros 9” and take it to the next level. Together we can accelerate development and enter new areas in addition to the existing markets in which we will expand our position.

“The integration of Albatros into an organization of this size gives us the opportunity to develop further fields of activity in addition to the already highly successful ones. In addition to golf courses, our long-standing customers also include numerous golf associations who rely on web and cloud-based solutions from Albatros in central handicap or tournament solutions in the context of the World Handicap System.”

Schorp continued: “We plan not only to maintain the locations in Karlsruhe, Paris and Cape Town, but also to expand them further to become even stronger in development, as well as in customer service and sales. Personally, I look forward to continuing to actively shape this process of growth for Albatros together with NBC Sports Next in the coming years and will, of course, continue to be personally available at Albatros for our partners and customers.”

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

About BRS Golf and GolfNow

BRS Golf is the leading provider of tee time management and online booking technology in the world. Its best-in-class tee sheet is trusted by over 3,500 golf clubs across 14 countries, and in the UK & Ireland alone, 675,000 registered members use BRS Golf to book their tee times. In additional to its powerful tee sheet and member booking technology, BRS Golf offers a range of flexible software solutions designed to help clubs manage all aspects of their facility efficiently in one place, including Membership Management, Visitor Booking, Online Payments, and integration with Golf Genius Competitions & Handicapping software.

Founded in 2003 by Northern Irish golf fanatics and IT experts Brian and Rory Smith, BRS Golf was acquired by GolfNow in June 2013. GolfNow is the world’s largest online tee time platform, offering technology, support, and marketing services to more than 9,000 golf courses in 24 countries around the world. BRS Golf and GolfNow are part of NBC Sports Next, which has offices in Orlando, Florida, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Belfast, Northern Ireland.

About Albatros Datenservice and Digital Golf Solutions

Albatros Datenservice provides technology solutions to golf clubs, mainly in Europe and South Africa, under the brand Albatros, working with 1,500 club partners in 10 countries globally. Albatros’ modular technology offers comprehensive member administration, tournament management, point-of-sale solutions and more. Digital Golf Solutions also owns the Mygreenfee tee time distribution platform. The Mygreenfee website and app allows golfers across Europe to book tee times at course partners across Europe.

Albatros is based in Karlsruhe, Germany, with an office in Cape Town, South Africa. Digital Golf Solutions is located in the suburbs of Paris, France.

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NBC SPORTS NEXT AND NFL RE-CONNECT TO SALUTE THE U.S. MILITARY COMMUNITY WITH FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE IN NOVEMBER

November 1, 2022 By admin

Campaign Will Encourage Golfers Booking Tee Times on GolfNow and TeeOff to “Round-Up” to Benefit NFL’s Salute to Service

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2022) – NBC Sports Next will reprise its 2021 “Round-Up” philanthropic campaign with the NFL this November as a continuing salute to the non-profits that support the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative for military communities in the U.S. and around the world.

Throughout November, NBC Sports Next – through its Better Together initiative – will help raise funds for the NFL’s year-round effort to honor, empower and connect the nation’s service members, veterans, and their families.

A significant element of the campaign will include a “Round-Up” initiative on both GolfNow and TeeOff tee-time booking websites. GolfNow and TeeOff comprise the largest online tee-time marketplace in golf and the industry’s leading providers of golf course operations software and services to more than 9,000 courses worldwide. Anyone booking tee times on GolfNow or TeeOff in November will be provided the opportunity to round up the total cost of the reservation to an even-dollar figure. For example, if the cost of a tee time totals $34.65, the golfer can elect to round up the cost to $35, donating the additional $0.35 to the NFL’s Salute to Service. The campaign raised $100,000 for Salute to Service in 2021.

“A key area of our Better Together initiative is forming partnerships and programs that create more opportunity and access in our communities, so we’re honored to work with the NFL as a way to help and thank our military,” said Jerramy Hainline, SVP, Fandango Ticketing & GolfNow, NBCUniversal. “We also want to thank all the generous golfers who will choose to round up for this great cause when booking on GolfNow and TeeOff in November.”

“We’re thankful to continue working with NBC Sports Next in support of the league’s Salute to Service initiative,” said Anna Isaacson, the NFL’s Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility. “The generous donations provided through the ‘Round-Up’ campaign throughout the month of November will help to make a positive impact for the military and veteran communities that our nonprofit partners serve.”

The campaign will be promoted across NBC Sports platforms on air, online and via social media. The NFL and the five non-profit Salute to Service partners benefiting from the initiative – Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) – also will support the campaign.

GolfPass, the leading digital membership managed by NBC Sports Next for the golf-obsessed, also honors the military service community with an ongoing membership discount of 20 percent. More information can be found at www.golfpass.com/military.

About NBC Sports Next

NBC Sports Next is a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports Next, known for its sports technology product innovation, equips more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, a youth sports club, league and team management platform; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; TourneyMachine, tournament management solutions for youth sports; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. NBC Sports Next is fueled by its mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology to provide the ultimate in immersive experiences.

About the NFL’s Salute to Service

Salute to Service is the NFL’s year-long initiative to honor, empower and connect our nation’s service members, veterans and their families. Since 2011, this effort has raised more than $58 million for the NFL’s Salute to Service partners, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), Pat Tillman Foundations (PTF), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). For more information on Salute to Service, visit NFL.com/Salute.

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NBC SPORTS NEXT ADDS CHOICE HOTELS® BRANDS AS PREFERRED HOTELS FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND GOLF

October 18, 2022 By admin

STAMFORD, Conn. (Oct. 6, 2022) – NBC Sports and Choice Hotels International Inc. have established a new collaboration, naming Choice Hotels brands as “Preferred Hotels of NBC Sports Next,” the technology and innovation subdivision of NBC Sports.

Targeted around traveling sports enthusiasts, the collaboration will integrate the Choice Hotels brands across the NBC Sports Next portfolio of brands, which includes Youth & Recreational Sports and Golf. The digital businesses within NBC SportsNext operate across multiple industries and equip more than 30 million people with more than 25 sports solutions products. Choice Hotels recently completed its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas giving the portfolio 22 brands totaling 7,500 hotels in 46 countries and territories, making it one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world.

“Travel has a natural connection to youth club sports and golf, making this collaboration a great fit for both companies,” said Mitesh Mehta, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, NBC Sports Next. “Families involved in youth sports typically spend more annually on travel than on equipment, lessons or registration fees, and we all know that golfers are on a continual quest to find the next great golf course. The common denominator in all of this are hotels.”

NBC Sports Next brands prominent in the Choice Hotels collaboration include SportsEngine, the youth sports industry’s leading league- and team-management software, currently used by more than 16 million coaches and athletes; GolfNow, the leading online tee-time marketplace; and GolfPass, golf’s most comprehensive digital membership program. Among its list of benefits, GolfPass offers some of the most comprehensive golf travel content. Additionally, coaches, parents and golfers alike, will be able to book stays at Choice Hotels brands directly from the various NBC Sports Next platforms.

“Choice Hotels is continually looking to expand our platform in ways that resonate with our guests, strategy, and values. As part of those continuing efforts, we are excited to announce the collaboration with NBC Sports Next’s Youth Sports and Golf divisions to ensure we are there to greet guests wherever the action may take them,” said Robert McDowell, Chief Commercial Officer, Choice Hotels. “The anticipated growth of youth sports in the coming years and recent surge in golf participation aligns directly with our market-leading position in leisure travel. We are confident this will generate value for our respective customers and provide attractive opportunities for our most loyal Choice Privileges members. The seamless integration within the Choice Hotels ecosystem, including Choice Privileges, will allow the families of athletes and golfers to book with confidence, receive great value and award-winning rewards and be met with our promise of feeling welcome, wanted, and respected.”

About NBC Sports Next

About Choice Hotels^®

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. Choice recently acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands, more than 600 hotels, and approximately 67,000 rooms in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada to its portfolio. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels, and nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice^® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges^® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

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NBC SPORTS NEXT AND PREMIER LEAGUE PARTNER TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO YOUNG AMERICAN SOCCER PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

October 13, 2022 By admin

Kids Encouraged to Showcase Their Skills Via Social Media for an Opportunity to be Featured on Premier League Mornings on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Oct. 13, 2022) – NBC Sports Next and its industry-leading youth sports technology brand, SportsEngine, are partnering with the Premier League on a program designed to increase soccer knowledge and improve skills among young soccer players in the United States.

The “Premier League – Next Generation, presented by SportsEngine” promotion is open to every family that signs up a young athlete for soccer using SportsEngine. Currently, SportsEngine partners with more than 4,000 soccer clubs serving nearly 2 million players throughout the U.S. After signing up, each family will receive exclusive content from SportsEngine and the Premier League, highlighted by a welcome video from members of the NBC Sports’ Premier League Mornings team, including host Rebecca Lowe and analysts Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard. Subsequent videos sent to families from the broadcast team concentrate on tips and demonstrations covering skills, such as passing, defending, shooting and dribbling, as well as advice related to other topics like nutrition and safety.

“We’re excited to launch this initiative with SportsEngine as an opportunity to provide young football players in the United States with useful information and tips to help develop their skills,” said Paul Molnar, Chief Media Officer at the Premier League. “SportsEngine has a great platform and position as a technology leader in youth sports in the U.S., which provides a brilliant and engaging way for us to reach our younger fan base.”

“The popularity of the Premier League in American homes continues to grow every day,” said Brett MacKinnon, Senior Vice President & General Manger, Youth & Recreational Sports, NBC Sports Next. “Combining our resources through this initiative creates provides a supportive runway for the next wave of athletes, and an engaging way for young soccer players their families to learn more about the sport and how it’s played.”

Kids also are invited to show off their newly gained skills on social media, using the hashtag #MYPLMORNING and tagging @NBCSPORTSSOCCER and @SPORTSENGINE, for a chance to have their video featured on Premier League Mornings on NBC, USA Network and Peacock.

SportEngine also is conducting a consumer sweepstakes encouraging parents to post a team photo or video of their child playing soccer on Instagram – using the hashtag #MyPLMorning and #MyPLMorningSweeptakes, and tagging and following @NBCSportsEngine and @NBCSportsSoccer – to be entered for chance at a VIP experience at the Premier League Mornings Live event in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 15-16, 2022.

Supplementing the on-air promotion, SportsEngine has produced a soccer “New to Sport Guide” for parents, which provides advice and information about soccer fundamentals, team set-up, rules, positional strategies, terms and definitions, apparel and equipment, ways to play, where to play, and soccer’s governing bodies. The guide and additional learning content will be promoted on air, on SportsEngine’s website and through social media posts.

About NBC Sports Next

NBC Sports Next is a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports Next, known for its sports technology product innovation, equips more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, a youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. NBC Sports Next is fueled by its mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology to provide the ultimate in immersive experiences.

About Premier League

The Premier League produces some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the U.K. and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 800 million homes and is broadcast in 188 countries.

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RORY McILROY & NBC SPORTS NEXT HELP GIVE BACK TO GOLF WITH SECOND $1 MILLION DONATION TO YOUTH ON COURSE

October 13, 2022 By admin

NBC Sports Next’s Better Together Initiative Continues to Create More Access for Underserved Groups and Diverse Start-Ups

PALM BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2022) – While thanking the generous community of golfers who have chosen to “round up” their purchases through NBC Sports Next’s GolfNow tee-time service, Rory McIlroy today presented a second check for $1 million to Youth on Course, helping the organization continue its mission to create more affordable and equal access to golf.

The check presentation represented the second $1 million donation facilitated by NBC Sports Next to YOC – the first taking place with the help of McIlroy in September 2021. Accepting the check was Youth on Course CEO Adam Heieck, who joined McIlroy to cheer on donors beginning their marathon round of golf at the Palm Beach Par 3 golf course in Florida, one of 10 “Premier 100 Hole Hike” fund-raising locations across the U.S. These annual charity events challenge participants to raise $10,000 or more to support YOC.

McIlroy also was on hand to host an instruction clinic, which included 16 local YOC members and host Martin Hall. The Rory Pop-Up Clinic from the event will be available to stream on GolfPass, beginning Monday, Oct. 17. McIlroy is co-founder of GolfPass.

The day’s activities also were being captured by Vox Media Studios, producers behind the highly anticipated Netflix documentary series that will follow the lives and stories of top professional golfers through an entire competitive season.

“We’re incredibly honored to have the support of NBC Sports Next and grateful to the millions of GolfNow users who have chosen to round up over the past two years,” Heieck said. “These contributions are helping to increase our impact and creating transformative change in the lives of our members.”

The $2 million total contribution marked another major milestone in the 21 months since NBC Sports Next and Youth on Course announced a major partnership with the goal of helping to ensure the vitality of golf for kids across the U.S. through the innovative technology of GolfNow and unmatched content provided by GolfPass. Through NBC Sports Next’s Better Together initiative, the donated funds resulted from generous GolfNow golfers who elected to help expand YOC’s national footprint when booking a round of golf.

A key element of the partnership includes the GolfNow “Round-Up” campaign, which offers anyone booking a tee time online via GolfNow or the GolfNow app to round up the total cost of the reservation to an even-dollar figure.

Since the “Round-Up” campaign began, there have been nearly 6 million contributions, raising the $2 million from an average contribution of $0.36. The contribution represents enough money to subsidize approximately 285,000 rounds of golf for YOC members.

“We’re extremely proud of our partnership with Youth on Course and doubly so of the millions of GolfNow golfers who have generously contributed to our efforts to create more access to our great sport,” said Jerramy Hainline, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Golf, NBC Sports Next. “This round-up campaign is a great example of the many supplemental ways we are innovating with our industry-leading technology.”

Other key elements of the NBC Sports Next-Youth on Course partnership have included:

- A 2022 GolfPass sweepstakes providing the winner and guest the opportunity to win a trip to Indio, Calif., to participate in a 100 Hole Hike event, alongside celebrity instructors Devan Bonebrake and Nathalie Sheehan.
- Development by GolfNow of a custom YOC booking engine, providing YOC members to book their rounds of golf through the YOC app.
- Complimentary GolfPass video subscription for all YOC members, giving more than 130,000 young people access to hundreds of hours of high-quality instruction and entertainment programming on demand.
- $80,000 in scholarship awards from GolfNow and GolfPass, which have been given to outstanding YOC members pursuing a college education.

About NBC Sports Next

About Youth on Course

The core purpose of Youth on Course is to help young people grow and succeed both on and off the course by providing opportunities to play, learn, grow, and build relationships through affordable, inclusive access to play. More than 130,000 members have access to play nearly 2,000 golf courses for $5 or less, benefit from career opportunities through the caddie and internship program and receive college scholarships. Headquartered in Monterey, California, Youth on Course is a 501(c)3 organization that began as the charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association. Since 2006, more than two million subsidized rounds have been played by Youth on Course members and more than $2 million has been awarded in college scholarships. Across North America, Youth on Course serves all of the United States of America and parts of Canada.

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NBC Sports Next Acquires Youth Sports Video Streaming Provider, Rapid Replay

September 26, 2022 By admin

Acquisition provides video streaming capabilities for sports teams and tournament operators integrated with SportsEngine

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sept. 26, 2022) – NBC Sports Next, a division of NBC Sports and part of NBCUniversal Media, LLC, announced today the acquisition of Rapid Replay, an innovative provider of video streaming solutions.

Rapid Replay is a fast-growing provider of event streaming for youth and amateur sports. Rapid Replay simplifies video for team communities by providing an end-to-end suite of video tools for live streaming, post-production, and highlight distribution. The company works with high schools, leagues, coaches, parents, athletes, and a large network of tournament operators across the youth sports landscape.

“Today, more than ever, youth sports programs rely on video and content capabilities to create an immersive, interactive and educational experience for coaches, athletes and fans,” stated Brett MacKinnon, SVP and GM, Youth and Recreational Sports, NBC Sports Next. “We welcome Rapid Replay to the NBC Sports Next family and look forward to accelerating our video streaming capabilities as we continue our commitment to enhancing the youth sports experience.”

“We regularly assess opportunities in the market that will provide additional value for our customers and align with our mission to make big events bigger, make playing sports better and reach passionate sports fans everywhere,” stated Will McIntosh, EVP, NBC Sports Next. “Offering the capabilities of Rapid Replay adds tremendous value to our customers as demand for video streaming services for youth and amateur sports continues to grow.”

“Rapid Replay is thrilled to join the leader and home of youth sports, SportsEngine, and become part of the larger NBC Sports Next organization,” stated Nick Busto, CEO, Rapid Replay. “We look forward to providing SportsEngine customers a wide range of video solutions, while giving our existing team and customers the undeniable support of NBC Sports Next.”

NBC Sports Next is committed to a seamless transition of Rapid Replay’s customers. Rapid Replay will continue to operate independently with integration efforts planned for 2023. Upon transaction closing, NBC Sports Next will welcome employees of Rapid Replay to its ever growing team. Financial terms were not disclosed.

As an alumni of The Farm accelerator, Rapid Replay is also part of Comcast NBCUniversal’s Startup Engagement network, which is a comprehensive approach from Comcast to partner with startups to create and elevate innovative technologies that benefit the company’s customers and communities. Through these programs, entrepreneurs have access to opportunities with mentors and key decision-leaders at the biggest brands across the Comcast portfolio, like SportsEngine. This is the first portfolio company that Comcast NBCUniversal has acquired from one of its Startup Engagement accelerators.

The youth & recreational sports group of NBC Sports Next continues to find innovative partners to expand its service offerings to its community of athletes, parents, coaches and sport organization administrators. More than one million teams, clubs and leagues use SportsEngine HQ to manage their seasons, events and tournaments with registration, coach eligibility and training programs, and more. Through the time-saving and value-added features of these applications, organizations can dedicate more time to developing their athletes and furthering the love of sport.

About NBC Sports Next

NBC Sports Next is a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports Next, known for its sports technology product innovation, equips more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, a youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion, sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. NBC Sports Next is fueled by its mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology to provide the ultimate in immersive experiences.

About Rapid Replay

Rapid Replay is a leader in youth and high school streaming, providing video tools that have created nearly 1M videos to date. Rapid Replay’s end-to-end platform delivers livestreaming, automated highlights, and game film tools focused on connecting team, fan, and athlete communities. For more information, please visit: https://rapidreplay.co/.

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