Genius Sports Group appoints Turner veteran Levy as chairman
Experienced US sports media industry executive David Levy has been appointed the new chairman of sports data company Genius Sports Group
MLR unveils The Rugby Network streaming service
Major League Rugby has partnered with global rugby union content platform RugbyPass to create the free streaming and digital content service The Rugby Network ahead of the 2021 season.
NHL, ESPN ‘believed to have reached’ seven-year US media-rights deal
The National Hockey League and ESPN are reportedly close to agreeing a seven-year media rights deal in the United States
NBCUniversal poised to push for higher USA Network subscription fees due to sports influx
NBCUniversal is poised to charge pay-TV providers higher subscription fees for USA Network due to an influx of premium live sports content to the general entertainment cable channel in the coming years
ESPN demonstrates Bundesliga commitment with extensive Der Klassiker coverage
ESPN is demonstrating its commitment to the Bundesliga with extensive coverage of the high-profile Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund match this weekend, highlighted by "Der Klassiker" being aired on the…
Dish Network, DraftKings unveil integrated sports betting platform
US satellite TV provider Dish Network and prominent gaming operator DraftKings have announced a strategic agreement which will enable viewers to place bets with DraftKings directly from their television s…
Triller continues expansion by winning rights to Lopez-Kambosos world title fight
Upstart social media company Triller made another major move to shake up the professional boxing landscape by securing the rights to promote Teofimo Lopez's upcoming world lightweight title defense against …
NHL Lake Tahoe games prove ratings success despite weather-induced delays
The National Hockey League's outdoor games in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, proved a ratings success despite both of the weekend's games suffering severe delays due to poor ice conditions in the intense sunshine
NBCUniversal to broadcast record Paralympics coverage from Tokyo, including primetime
NBCUniversal has announced it will broadcast a record 1,200 hours from the Tokyo Paralympics this summer, including inaugural primetime coverage on the main NBC network.
Paramount+ lands Concacaf rights deal as part of expanded soccer coverage
ViacomCBS's streaming service Paramount+ has announced a series of new soccer rights to coincide with an expansive debut of the rebranded digital platform