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Craig Hanson

Editor-in-Chief

Craig Hanson is the Editor-in-Chief at Sporticos. Since graduating from Leeds Trinity University with a BA Hons degree in journalism in 2011, he has contributed to various online and print media projects. As a huge football fan and keen traveller, one of his favourite hobbies is watching live football in stadiums in different countries. After producing content for Sporticos for years, Craig is now responsible for curating the direction and tone of our news content and serves as the driving force behind our mission to bring our readers the very best in sports broadcasting news.

Wrexham owners continue to invest significantly in the EFL club

For the average person, investment may come in the form of trading stocks or shares, purchasing property or having a flutter on some of the top crypto sports betting sites, but for Hollywood A-List actor Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (formerly McElhenney), it means pumping millions of pounds into Wrexham.Wrexham are making waves in the Championship this summer with a series of high-profile signings. The club's aggressive spending strategy, which has seen it shell out over £20 million on new players,...

LaLiga releases statement about the growing threat of piracy

LaLiga has launched a new campaign against pirated football streams, warning fans about the potential dangers of illegal streaming platforms.This move comes just days after the league announced that a domestic match would be played abroad for the first time.In a statement, LaLiga highlighted the growing threat that illegal streaming platforms pose to fans' digital security. According to recent studies cited by the league, many of these sites are operated by organised criminal networks. Once acce...

Casino sponsorship on the rise in football and other top sports

In recent years, the intersection of sports and the gambling industry, particularly through casino sponsorship, has become increasingly prominent.Once a controversial pairing, the partnership between casinos and sports organisations has evolved into a mainstream phenomenon, providing substantial financial support, enhancing fan engagement, and influencing the commercial landscape of global athletics.Financial backbone of sports organisationsCasino sponsorships play a pivotal role in the financia...

Sports marketing and sponsorship: How fan habits and media rights are evolving in 2025

Brands that sponsor people's favourite competitions appeal more to football fans. The media rights ecosystem now extends beyond traditional broadcasting. The value of global sports media rights is expected to reach $60 billion by 2025. This means clubs and leagues must adapt to new viewing habits. Interestingly, 70% of sports fans prefer watching on mobile devices, while 55% choose streaming services. These numbers highlight a fundamental change in football content delivery requirements.Marketer...

Bookies' favourites to win the 2025-26 League Two title

The English Football League (EFL) League Two 2025-26 season is set to be an exciting one, with several teams vying for the title. Fans are rushing to find a solid bet b2b platform on which to make their own predictions.There are some high-profile managers in the league this year. There has been some phenomenal business done in the transfer market. Some top talent has joined the league.It's a difficult one to call, and the title should be very tightly contested in 2025-26.Let's take a closer look...