Buzzer, a mobile platform for live sports personalization and discovery, raises **$20 million in Series A funding**. Sapphire Sport and Canaan Partners lead the round, joined by a group of high-profile investors including athletes like LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker, and Wayne Gretzky. The financing supports Buzzer’s expansion in connecting users with tailored sports experiences.

Jun 2021PR NewswireNews article

Riot Games issues a one-year ultimatum to Cloud9, Team Liquid, and Golden Guardians (backed by the Golden State Warriors) to resolve ownership conflicts of interest in the North American League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS). The ultimatum requires teams to address disputes by November 2018, as reported by SportsBusiness Journal and ESPN. The move follows unresolved disputes over team ownership and operational control.

Nov 2017Esports InsiderNews article

Riot Games grants the Golden State Warriors, Cloud9, and Team Liquid one year to address ownership conflicts between the three organizations. The move follows a report by *SportsBusiness Journal* and confirmation by ESPN. The resolution aims to clarify overlapping ownership stakes in professional *League of Legends* teams.

Nov 2017ESPN.comNews article

Golden State Warriors’ GSW Sports Ventures, led by assistant GM Kirk Lacob, explores investments in Silicon Valley technology. The venture arm focuses on partnerships for basketball operations and broader sports-related innovations. Lacob now oversees these initiatives as vice president of GSW Sports Ventures.

Nov 2016Sports Business JournalNews article