Sports Business News

i1 Biometrics has partnered with Louisiana State University on an engineering and football research Beta program to measure head impact.

GEICO has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, the world championship of bass fishing.

The PGA of America board voted to remove Ted Bishop, its president, from office for insensitive gender-based statements on social media.

The 2014 USA Pro Challenge brought an estimated economic impact to Colorado of $130 million, according to a study by Sponsorship Science.

Matthew Payne, former executive director for the Austin Sports Commission, is the new executive director of Denver Sports.

B.A.S.S. has expanded the Bassmaster High School Series for 2015 and increased ways studentss can qualify for the National Championship.

Racquetball great Cliff Swain, who recently introduced his own racquet line, has joined Ashaway Racket Strings' roster of sponsored players.

Tavistock Development Co. announced the addition of Taj Adhav and Melanie Sylvan, who will work on the new tennis facility in Lake Nona, FL.

The NFL and Sportlobster say the sports social network is an official sponsor of the International Series, NFL UK and NFL UK Fan Forums.

NAIA will partner with College of the Ozarks to host the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championships in MO.