Photo by Brian Jones on Unsplash BIZDAZN Is Selling Sporting News DAZN is selling Sporting News, the United States’ oldest sports publication to Pax Holdings, a Hong Kong-based investment firm. by Nicholas Durst December 15, 2020 DAZN is selling Sporting News, the United States’ oldest sports publication to Pax Holdings, a Hong Kong-based investment firm.DAZN, primarily known for its sports streaming service, took over Sporting News in 2013. The publication went digital-only in 2012.Pax Holdings’ gaming expertise could be married to the SN brand as sports betting becomes legalized in the U.S. Hall and other Pax partners have been involved with online gaming since 2001, and have experience in sports betting, poker and virtual sports. Pax Holdings’ is acquiring 100% of Sporting News’ U.S. operation as well as its localized editions in Canada, Australia, and Japan.Sporting News Has Long HistoryFounded in 1886, it Sporting News became known as the “Bible of Baseball.” It dropped “The” from its name in 2002, then went digital-only in 2012. Sporting News shuffled through multiple corporate owners over the last few decades.DAZN first took over Sporting News through the Perform Group in 2013.Like most media companies, DAZN’s sports streaming service was hammered by the coronavirus-caused sports shutdown this year.DAZN was the first media group in the U.S. to tell sports leagues it would not pay rights fees for canceled or suspended games. It also canceled “ChangeUp,” an MLB whip-around show that never took off. Post Views: 105The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsNicholas DurstNicholas Durst is a sports media professional who has worked as an on-air personality and producer with the Brooklyn Cyclones, Bleacher Report, MSG Networks, WFAN Radio and MTV. He has experience in TV, radio, social/digital media, short-form and live video across sports and entertainment. He is also a NCAA Division II broadcaster for CSI SportsNet. Nicholas hosts You Know I'm Right, right here on InTheZone.io. Follow him on twitter @Nick_DurstLatest posts by Nicholas Durst (see all) You Know I’m Right, Episode 110: New York Giants’ Insider Paul Dottino (Audio/Video) - April 21, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) - April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 108: WFAN’s Sweeny Murti (Audio/Video) - April 16, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) - April 14, 2021 Related TopicsChangeUp On DAZNDAZNPax HoldingsSporting Newssports business Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Dave Sims Reflects on Successful Career in Sports (Video) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on April 12, 2021 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 Next Level Indoor Golf (Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 1, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 101: Z100’s David Brody (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 31, 2021More in BIZ You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video)On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 108: WFAN’s Sweeny Murti (Audio/Video)On the 108th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video)On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video)On the 106th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... These Are The Breaks: Breakdancing Set To Debut On The Olympic Stage In 2024 You Know I’m Right, Episode 63: Miami Marlins Play-By-Play Announcer Paul Severino (Audio)