LEXINGTON, Ky. – With the launch of the free UK Sports Network Apple TV app, Kentucky fans will now be able to access on-demand video content about the Wildcats in an unprecedented way.
The groundbreaking app will feature high-definition on-demand video content from the UK Sports Network and Kentucky Wildcats TV. Content immediately available includes game highlights, press conferences, hype videos, special features, and archived live-stream events from all 22 sports. The app is the first individual university athletics app offering 100 percent free content on Apple TV. It was developed in conjunction with SportsLabs, a leading sports technology and media company and UK Athletics’ official digital partner. The UK Sports Network is powered by JMI Sports, the official multi-media rights partner of UK Athletics.
Fans can purchase an Apple TV by visiting their local Apple Store, through an authorized Apple retailer or online at www.apple.com/tv/. Apple TV users can access the free app by opening the App Store on your Apple TV to browse. Search for UK Sports Network and select the app. Then select Get for the app to be added to your Apple TV.
About JMI Sports
JMI Sports is a full-service collegiate marketing firm providing the highest quality management of athletics multimedia rights and breaking new ground in the creation of Total Campus Marketing programs, maximizing the economic potential of universities. Clients include University of Kentucky, Arizona State University, University of Pennsylvania and the Ivy League. JMI Sports is also a highly regarded project manager for the development of collegiate and professional sports facilities. JMI Sports was founded in 2006 by CEO Erik Judson, and technology entrepreneur John Moores, former owner of the San Diego Padres.
About SportsLabs
SportsLabs (www.sportslabs.com) is a leading sports technology provider. At the core of the SportsLabs’ technology is its proprietary Advanced Media Platform (AMP), which streams more audio/video content to more platforms than any other college sports provider. AMP for Sports can ingest any content across sports, social and media and delivers it directly to fans on any digital device or platform in the market including responsive web sites, mobile and tablet applications and connected TV applications. SportsLabs is a Silver Chalice company, the high-growth venture arm of the Chicago White Sox.
