Premier League earns strong increase in SuperSport renewal
SuperSport is understood to have paid an increase of about 30 per cent to retain its English Premier League rights in sub-Saharan Africa, beating competition from Econet and StarTimes to win in the first round of bidding.
IOC secures large uplift thanks to SuperSport and Kwesé deals
The International Olympic Committee will earn about 40 per cent more from sub-Saharan Africa compared to the previous two-Games cycle, taking advantage of Kwesé Sports’ strong desire for Olympic association, TV Sports Markets understands.
Kwesé picks up EFL rights, but deal value hit by early EPL sale
Kwesé Sports is understood to be close to a deal for English Football League rights with Pitch International, but has not met the agency’s original asking price.
Fiba projecting huge increase in global media-rights revenue
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) is set to more than double its annual media-rights income compared to the previous cycle, boosted by a lucrative deal in China and strong increases in key markets.
SuperSport terminates NPFL deal and seeks currency switch
SuperSport’s termination of its Nigeria Professional Football League deal due to a breach of contract may not be as final as the broadcaster’s withdrawal in Kenya, TV Sports Markets understands.
Joshua v Klitschko title fight likely to earn record ppv revenue
Saturday’s world heavyweight title bout between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is expected to earn between $33m (€31m) and $37m in global media-rights and pay-per-view revenue, TV Sports Markets understands.
OSN picks up new properties as beIN consolidates its position
OSN’s acquisitions of rights to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship represent a more aggressive strategy from the pay-television operator, but doesn’t herald the beginning of fierce competition for top-tier rights with beIN Media Group.
Polsat comes out of nowhere to take Champions League rights
Polsat has shocked the Polish sports-rights market by acquiring Uefa Champions League rights, paying a huge premium to wrest them from long-term incumbent NC Plus.
Fifa agrees additional World Cup deals with StarTimes and SABC
The addition of StarTimes to Fifa’s set of 2018 World Cup broadcasters in sub-Saharan Africa has significantly increased the governing body’s income from the region.
Fight Globe seeks to “own the niche” as bigger agencies circle
The Fight Globe agency, founded in 2012 by Sabine Kesseler and Nino Ockhuysen, is attempting to bridge the gap between broadcasters and combat sports promotions.