Sports Business Journal

Tennis Channel has placed Jeff Blackburn at the head of its streaming strategy, a move reported by Sports Business Journal. Blackburn, a former Amazon executive with experience in sports rights and video, is tasked with steering the network's shift toward direct-to-consumer streaming as tennis broadcasting moves increasingly to digital platforms.

Sports organisations are investing heavily in esports, according to Sports Business Journal coverage examining when teams bet big on competitive gaming. The discussion centres on franchise owners and traditional sports clubs expanding into esports leagues, a move that carries both growth potential and financial risk as the industry matures.