Photo by Brian Jones on Unsplash BIZ DAZN 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 History Founded 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: 467 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Nicholas Durst Nicholas 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_Durst Latest posts by Nicholas Durst (see all) You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) - April 29, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) - April 27, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) - April 23, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 110: New York Giants’ Insider Paul Dottino (Audio/Video) - April 21, 2021 Related TopicsChangeUp On DAZNDAZNPax HoldingsSporting Newssports business Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season by Jason Cordner | posted on March 16, 2021 More in BIZ You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... How the You Know I’m Right Podcast Reached 100 Episodes On March 29, 2021, the You Know I’m Right Podcast published it’s 100th episode... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th 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)