International Business Times Announces New User-Generated Sports Platform, SportsNet

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Business Times (IBTimes), a global business media group, today unveiled the beta version of SportsNet, an online platform for sports fans and enthusiasts around the world to contribute and share content on any sports-related topic. With football season around the corner and baseball playoffs ramping up, SportsNet will allow users to engage and interact on a global level, while sharing their passion for their favorite sports and teams.

Through user-generated articles, photos and commentary, SportsNet provides a first-hand account of the exciting world of sports through the eyes of enthusiasts around the world. It focuses on providing sports coverage to a larger audience, where readers and fans can engage and follow sports news from around the world. SportsNet is unique in that it is inherently global and therefore differentiated from traditional sports coverage.

"IBTimes has set the bar for bringing business news to a global audience, and we're committed to bringing the same international scale to the online sports arena," said Etienne Uzac, co-founder and CEO of International Business Times. "People are passionate about sports, and different sports dominate the conversation in different parts of the world. SportsNet will bring these conversations to one place online, bridging the gap between fans on a global scale."

All content on SportsNet is user-generated and first approved by IBTimes' select editors. Curated and edited by a knowledgeable editorial team, writers have the opportunity to grow a 'fan base' on SportsNet, as those that attract many readers will be promoted to a 'featured' status with leads to potential paid opportunities.

"Giving readers a platform to contribute to the conversation and develop a global audience is what makes SportsNet special," said Johnathan Davis, co-founder and CCO of International Business Times. "There's no better way to start a discussion about the team or sport you love than through a global sports platform like SportsNet."

For more information on SportsNet, visit www.ibtimes.com/sportsnet.

About International Business Times
International Business Times (IBTimes) is a growing digital global news publication that delivers international business news to an audience of over 10 million people every month worldwide through its network of digital publishing platforms. IBTimes provides comprehensive content around the most important business, economic and political stories from around the world, while also adhering to other niche areas that interest global readers. It is produced in 10 country editions in 7 different languages, offering in-depth coverage that is relevant and specific to each global market. IBTimes is currently the largest business unit of IBT Media. For more information on International Business Times, visit: http://www.ibtimes.com/ or Follow IBTimes on Twitter at: @IBTimes

SOURCE International Business Times