US Open unveils behind-the-scenes streaming channel
The United States Tennis Association has unveiled a new US Open streaming channel, which is designed to enable fans to experience what happens off the court at the tennis grand slam
Twitch named exclusive live streaming partner of USA Basketball
Twitch has been named the exclusive live streaming partner of USA Basketball, in a deal announced by the governing body and the National Basketball Association.
ESPN+ to acquire Bundesliga rights from 2020 – report
Direct-to-consumer streaming service ESPN+ is close to adding the Bundesliga to its array of global soccer rights in the United States, according to the New York Post
NBCUniversal and Twitter agree to content partnership for Tokyo Olympics
NBCUniversal and Twitter are partnering for the 2020Â Tokyo Olympics to show limited live event coverage, highlights, and a daily studio show on the @NBCOlympics handle during the Summer Games.
Big Ten Network shifts streaming content to Fox Sports app
The Big Ten Network (BTN) is shutting down its BTN2Go OTT platform and will move all its network content to the Fox Sports app, including games, studio shows and original programming
OneSoccer acquires Canadian broadcast rights to LigaMX
OneSoccer, the Canadian OTT sports streaming platform, has acquired a package of broadcast rights to LigaMX
TikTok’s growth pushes platform into key engagement role for sports properties
As TikTok has grown into one of the world's most popular social-media apps during the past year, the short-form video-sharing platform has become an important tool for sports rights-holders to expand and engage their fanbases.Â
North American broadcast partners announced for inaugural MLS-Liga MX Leagues Cup
Major League Soccer and Liga MX have announced the broadcast partners for the inaugural Leagues Cup, a new mid-season competition featuring teams from both leagues which begins on July 23
DAZN could bid for NFL Sunday Ticket package
DAZN, the over-the-top video service operated by digital sports media company Perform, has set its sights on securing live National Football League rights in the United States
Zion Williamson’s Pelicans debut sets NBA Summer League TV ratings record
Zion Williamson's highly-anticipated debut for the New Orleans Pelicans on July 5 set a record for the highest-rated NBA Summer League game ever