CMS Release 3.255.0

Introducing redesigned Single Event widgets for all major sports, improved editorial lists navigation, and enhanced content filtering controls.

We're excited to announce the release of Sportal365 CMS Version 3.255.0, featuring brand new Single Event widgets for all major sports and significant improvements to content management and filtering capabilities.

 

🚀 Note: To experience the full benefits of CMS Version 3.255.0, please proceed with a logout and login.

 

⚠️ Important: To use all the new widget improvements and features, please ensure your website's widget version is updated to 14.2.1.

 

For Editors:

Major New Features:

Brand New Single Event Widgets: New detailed Single Event blockies are now available for:

  • Football Single Event Detailed
  • Basketball Single Event Detailed
  • Ice Hockey Single Event Detailed
  • Tennis Single Event Detailed
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Universal Components (All Sports):

  • Team/Player selection with logos and search capability
  • Match selection with radio button interface and tabs (Upcoming/Past/Interrupted matches)
  • Odds configuration with display toggle and bookmaker selection
  • Global settings with refresh time input and fallback options

Sport-Specific Features:

  • Football: "Display main events" and "Display penalties" toggles
  • Basketball/Ice Hockey: "Display scoreboard" toggle with period/quarter breakdown
  • Tennis: Standard configuration options

Enhanced Content Management:

Editorial Lists Navigation Improvement:

  • Problem Solved: Clicking list names no longer misleads editors to configuration screens
  • New Behavior: List names now open "Edit Content" screen for more intuitive workflow

Content Status Filtering Enhancement:

  • Major Feature: Inactive articles removed from content block selections by default
  • Smart Filtering: Show only articles with 'status = active' to reduce clutter
  • Added Status Dropdown: Choose between different statuses for Article, Video, and Gallery content
  • Enhanced Areas: Filtering improved across Article/Video/Gallery creation, Related Content sidebar, and Live Blog
  • Display Content Status: New status column added to editorial lists
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Match Center Widget Enhancement:

  • New "Show penalties" checkbox in V2 match center blocky configuration
  • Default: Enabled by default for new instances
  • Functionality: Controls penalty shootout table visibility in football matches

Additional Improvements:

  • Image Origin Support: Added image origin information to API responses for all image types
  • Feature Control: Image Description Auto-Population now disabled by default (available upon client request)

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed image ratio dropdown disappearing after clicking "Add watermark" checkbox
  • Resolved Ice Hockey scoreboard preview display issues
  • Fixed "Minified React error #185" in Tennis widgets
  • Corrected Basketball Single Event scoreboard preview mode
  • Fixed "Display Penalties" option defaulting incorrectly in Football widgets

For Developers:

API Enhancements:

  • Enhanced image origin information across all image types in API responses
  • Improved content filtering logic with status-based selections

🚀 Note: To experience the full benefits of CMS Version 3.255.0, please proceed with a logout and login.

 

⚠️ Widget Update Reminder: Ensure your website's widget version is updated to 14.2.1 to access all new widget features.

 

We encourage you to explore the new Single Event widgets and enhanced content filtering capabilities. These improvements are designed to provide more detailed sports coverage options while streamlining your content management workflow.

As always, your feedback helps us continue improving the Sportal365 platform.

 

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to creating outstanding sports content with Sportal365.