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Chris McMullan
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Chris is a sports journalist and editor of Digital Sport - follow him on Twitter @CJMcMullan_

Tour de France organisers use Strava to help plan the route

Strava was set up to help amateur cyclists flourish. Now its effects are being felt right at the top of the sport.

How digital media allowed West Ham to own the content around their new signing

How the signing of Jack Wilshere allowed West Ham’s digital team to create tonnes of content across all mediums.

Clashing with the World Cup: Wimbledon and the Tour de France take different approaches

Wimbledon and the Tour de France take different approaches to dealing with the World Cup.

West Ham and Newcastle use World Cup rest day to steal football’s spotlight

As the World Cup’s lull gives clubs the opportunity to take the limelight again, Newcastle and West Ham duly oblige.

Nike show why the biggest brands don’t have to scramble for World Cup limelight

Nike’s World Cup 2018 social media presence has been a winner despite its low-key approach.

How the FA ensure a likeable England team is presented in its best light

Wembley is not totally empty on a World Cup matchday – it’s here that the FA’s digital team are presenting England in its best light.

Facebook win media rights Premier League football in Southeast Asia

Facebook and Amazon are gobbling up rights to the biggest sporting events – soon we’ll see just how good their broadcasts are.

For casual observers and ardent fans alike: Previewing the Tour de France on Twitter

How the official Twitter account of the Tour de France has to keep ardent fans and casual observers alike happy for the next three weeks.

MotoGP and Grabyo show the effects of a considered social media video strategy

MotoGP’s success with Grabyo and social media video shows rightsholders must understand there are two prongs of attack.

Facebook Watch signs up for boxing as Golden Boy Promotions looks for reach

Another day, another coup for Facebook – certainly when it comes to live-streaming sport. The social media platform has penned a deal with Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions