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247Sports is a digital media company that specializes in college sports, particularly focusing on college football and basketball recruiting. Founded in 2010 and acquired by CBS Interactive in 2015, it operates a network of team-specific websites and online communities for college sports fans. The company aims to provide continuous, team-focused content, encapsulated in its slogan, “Your team. All the time!”

The platform offers a mix of free and premium content, including VIP insider subscription services, daily newsletters, podcasts, and text alerts. Notable features include the Crystal Ball prediction engine, which forecasts recruiting outcomes, and the 247Sports Composite Rankings, a system that aggregates player evaluations. The content is produced by local experts who provide authoritative coverage of specific schools. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, 247Sports serves a passionate audience of college sports fans, high school athletes, and sports media professionals.