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Toronto Sun
2 days ago
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MLB acquires stake in Jomboy Media to expand digital presence
Published Jun 10, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - The Major League Baseball logo is seen on the field before a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. Photo by Charlie Neibergall / AP Major League Baseball has agreed on a strategic partnership with Jomboy Media and will acquire a stake in the company. The two sides announced the deal on Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Jomboy Media will be used across MLB's digital channels. MLB will also help grow Jomboy Media's other shows, including Talkin' Baseball , Talkin' Yanks , and The Warehouse Games . Both sides are also expected to collaborate on IP growth and ad opportunities around MLB's key events, including the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. According to the release, Jomboy Media set revenue and profitability records last year, and had more than 93 million engagements on social media. Jomboy Media was founded by Jimmy 'Jomboy' O'Brien and Jake Storiale in 2017. 'We have long admired the passionate fandom of Jimmy O'Brien and his unique ability to connect with baseball fans,' Noah Garden, MLB deputy commissioner, business and media, said in a statement. 'This partnership will ensure that Jomboy Media will have the resources and access to MLB intellectual property necessary to help it continue to grow. We are looking forward to bringing baseball fans more entertaining content to help further expand baseball's online presence and deeper the connection between our sport and its fans.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Jomboy Media's key property is 'The Warehouse Games,' a league modeled after classic backyard games. The series has nearly 400 million all-time views. 'I continue to be amazed by what our community enables us to do through their endless support. When we started talking about baseball on the internet, it was just a fun hobby. Our community is the reason we've been able to turn this from 'just a hobby,' into something bigger than we ever could've imagined,' O'Brien said in a statement. 'Partnering with MLB marks a huge moment for Jomboy Media, and through this partnership, we'll be able to give back to our community with storytelling that's deeper than ever before.' Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Blue Jays NHL Columnists World
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
MLB acquires stake in Jomboy Media to expand digital presence
FILE - The Major League Baseball logo is seen on the field before a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file) NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has agreed on a strategic partnership with Jomboy Media and will acquire a stake in the company. The two sides announced the deal on Tuesday. Jomboy Media will be used across MLB's digital channels. MLB will also help grow Jomboy Media's other shows, including 'Talkin' Baseball,' 'Talkin' Yanks,' and 'The Warehouse Games.' Advertisement Both sides are also expected to collaborate on IP growth and ad opportunities around MLB's key events, including the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. According to the release, Jomboy Media set revenue and profitability records last year, and had more than 93 million engagements on social media. Jomboy Media was founded by Jimmy 'Jomboy' O'Brien and Jake Storiale in 2017. 'We have long admired the passionate fandom of Jimmy O'Brien and his unique ability to connect with baseball fans,' Noah Garden, MLB deputy commissioner, business and media, said in a statement. 'This partnership will ensure that Jomboy Media will have the resources and access to MLB intellectual property necessary to help it continue to grow. We are looking forward to bringing baseball fans more entertaining content to help further expand baseball's online presence and deeper the connection between our sport and its fans.' Jomboy Media's key property is 'The Warehouse Games,' a league modeled after classic backyard games. The series has nearly 400 million all-time views. Advertisement 'I continue to be amazed by what our community enables us to do through their endless support. When we started talking about baseball on the internet, it was just a fun hobby. Our community is the reason we've been able to turn this from 'just a hobby,' into something bigger than we ever could've imagined," O'Brien said in a statement. "Partnering with MLB marks a huge moment for Jomboy Media, and through this partnership, we'll be able to give back to our community with storytelling that's deeper than ever before.' ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever draw heavy betting action as WNBA season prepares to open
FILE - New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart drives to the basket past Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, center, passes upcourt during the second half of an exhibition women's basketball game against Brazil, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, center, passes upcourt during the second half of an exhibition women's basketball game against Brazil, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) FILE - New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart drives to the basket past Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, center, passes upcourt during the second half of an exhibition women's basketball game against Brazil, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark's star power and the Indiana Fever's offseason moves to bolster an already competitive roster around her is drawing strong betting interest. That was not exactly a revelation to BetMGM Sportsbook sports trader Hannah Luther. Advertisement But to the level that money has come in on Clark and the Fever? Luther was surprised, but she gets it. 'They're more of a top contender this year," she said. 'I think last season I didn't see the Fever as too much of a threat. We lowered our odds, but we were kind of happy to take money on them because we didn't really think they could beat the Liberty or the Lynx or the Aces, and I think this season we feel like there's a good possibility that they could.' Luther said Clark was probably a top-five player at the end of her rookie season last year, and the Fever also had notable players such as Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell on a team that made the playoffs. Then in the offseason, the Fever signed DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard and hired Stephanie White as coach and Amber Cox as general manager. The Fever are +300 at BetMGM to win the WNBA championship, behind defending champion New York at +225 and Las Vegas at +275. Minnesota, at +400, is the other notable contender. Advertisement The Liberty (+225) also are the favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Fever, Aces and Lynx next at +370 each. 'They're a lot better team,' DraftKings race and sports operations director Johnny Avello said of the Fever. 'We had them, I think, 100-1 to win it all opening last season. They took a lot of money. This year, they're taking a lot of money again. That's the one team that most people are interested in.' Dana Lane, handicapper for is bullish on Indiana, saying he believes the Fever will play the Lynx in the WNBA Finals. 'Minnesota's absolutely loaded,' Lane said. 'I think this is the year where Indiana takes that massive step forward. Now, is it too big of a step? We're going to find that out, but they're going to make a lot of noise for sure.' Advertisement Don't give him Liberty The Aces repeated just two seasons ago, but for Lane, that's the exception rather than the rule for a reason. They were the first team to go back-to-back in 21 years. New York has that chance this season to join the Aces and figures to at least be in the conversation with another loaded roster led by Breanna Stewart, who has won the MVP award twice. 'I always try to shy away from teams that won the title the year before,' Lane said. 'I just always feel like there's the element of not being as hungry.' Pulling for the field Avello probably isn't alone among oddsmakers who would prefer a team other than the Fever to hoist the trophy at the end of the season. Advertisement He said there is money coming in on Phoenix, Seattle and Dallas because bettors see value in those teams' longer odds. But even the favorites outside of Indiana would be good news for the sportsbook if one of those teams won it all. 'When you look at the whole picture, the Fever's like our only loser,' Avello said. 'Everybody else is good for us, so we're in good shape.' M-V-P! If there is heavy betting on the Fever to win it all, there certainly is a ton on Clark to capture league MVP. Last season's Rookie of the Year is the +195 favorite at BetMGM to unseat Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson as MVP, but just barely. Wilson is +200. Advertisement 'She does bring a lot of (betting) action to the Fever,' Luther said of Clark. 'A lot of our top games last season were Fever games, but we have pretty substantial growth across all teams and all matchups, which is pretty encouraging. If something were to happen to her or people start to lose interest in her, we think there's interest in the league overall as well.' Wilson is the +200 favorite at DraftKings to win MVP, ahead of Clark at +235. Wilson is not only the reigning MVP, it's an award she has won three times. Bueckers clear favorite UConn's Paige Bueckers, drafted first overall by Dallas, is the runaway choice for Rookie of the Year, listed at BetMGM at -350. The next closest is Seattle's Dominique Malonga at +450. ___ AP WNBA:
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game draws average ESPN viewership of 1.3 million
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 million viewers on ESPN, the network announced Tuesday. The average viewership for Sunday's game was 13% higher than ESPN's 2024 regular-season average for the WNBA. The Fever-Brazil television audience peaked at 1.6 million, and the game drew a sellout crowd of 15,000 at Carver-Hawkeye, where the average paid ticket price on the resale market was $440. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, center, walks off the court after an exhibition women's basketball game against Brazil, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Clark, starting her second season with the Fever, scored 16 points in Indiana's 108-44 win. It was the NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader's second time back at Carver-Hawkeye since she left the Hawkeyes; her jersey No. 22 was retired in a ceremony after Iowa's 76-69 win over Southern California on Feb. 2. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up ___ AP WNBA:
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football support staffers
FILE - The Iowa State logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State football support staff members for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games, including men's and women's basketball games involving the Cyclones. The five were identified during a state investigation into sports wagering activities in campus athletic facilities from 2021-23. They face no criminal charges. Advertisement In a negotiated resolution finalized last week, Jace Heacock, Chase Clark, Michael Dryer, Kyle Highland and Mason Williams acknowledged they knowingly violated NCAA sports wagering bylaws and all are subject to a one-year show-cause order through April 24, 2026. Any of the five hired by another school's athletic department will be required to attend the annual NCAA Regional Rules Seminar at his own expense and serve a two-week suspension during the show-cause period. Iowa State's athletic department declined to comment on the case Friday. The NCAA classified the violations as Level II for the individuals involved, meaning the breaches could compromise the integrity of the NCAA collegiate model. Advertisement Heacock, son of defensive coordinator Jon Heacock, was a football graduate assistant in 2021 and 2022. He was hired back as director of football analytics April 24. His biography on ISU's athletic website did not mention where, or if, he worked in 2023 and 2024. He was found to have placed 787 bets totaling about $55,359. Clark, former assistant director of football equipment operations, placed 2,305 bets totaling about $18,676, including 46 bets on ISU men's and women's basketball. He now is an assistant equipment manager for the Detroit Lions. Dryer, former assistant of equipment operations, placed 1,182 bets totaling about $11,536, including 25 bets on ISU men's and women's basketball. He now works in sales for a sporting goods company. Highland, former football recruiting operations assistant, placed 509 bets totaling about $6,365, including eight bets on ISU men's and women's basketball. He now is Army's assistant director of football operations. Advertisement Williams, former associate for athletics equipment operations, placed 1,455 bets totaling about $11,679, including 12 bets on ISU men's and women's basketball. He now is head equipment manager at Valparaiso. The state Department of Criminal Investigation turned over the names of the five men to Iowa State officials as part of its investigation into underage online sports wagering at colleges in the state. Dozens of athletes at Iowa and Iowa State were caught in the sting and charged with, among other things, underage gambling and identity theft. Many of the athletes pleaded guilty and paid a fine; charges were dismissed against others. More than three dozen athletes have joined in a civil lawsuit against the DCI, alleging the agency violated their rights and smeared their reputations. ___ AP college football: and
