Broad global reach for DFB-Pokal as FAST channel rolled out in multiple markets
The German Football Association (DFB) is to launch a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel in the next few months, which will carry men's and women's domestic club competitions, as well as some…
Oranje stay on NOS screens with Women’s Nations League, World Cup qualifiers to 2026
Dutch public-service broadcaster NOS has retained its position as the home of the women's national team, after securing rights to the inaugural Uefa Women's Nations League and Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Serie A teams up with government to sell ‘best of Italy’ during international broadcasts
Lega Serie A has stepped up its internationalisation plans by teaming up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Maeci) and the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) on a project promoting…
Cordella takes top NBC Sports job, replacing Bevacqua
NBCUniversal has ended its search for a new president of its NBC Sports operation, promoting veteran executive Rick Cordella rather than choosing an outside hire
Close to 11m switch to France 2 for latest France RWC win
France 2, the flagship channel of public-service broadcaster France Télévisions, drew an average audience of 10.73 million viewers for the national team's latest Rugby World Cup match last night (Thursday).
Canal Plus makes pre-emptive strike with Premier League renewal in midst of Ligue 1 tender
Pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has hailed the importance of the English Premier League to its audience, after retaining exclusive rights in France just as domestic rights to Ligue 1 are on the market
USA Network ousts Fox to win back rights to WWE’s Smackdown
World Wrestling Entertainment's showpiece Friday Night Smackdown programming is to move from Fox back to USA Network after a five-year exclusive rights deal was struck with NBCUniversal
Primeira Liga gets Brazil exposure on ESPN platforms
Disney has picked up exclusive rights in Brazil to the Primeira Liga, the top Portuguese football league
Spanish regulator OKs Saudi purchase of Telefónica stake
Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has given the green light to Saudi Arabia’s STC Group's acquisition of a 9.9 per cent stake in telecoms operator Telefónica for €2.1bn ($2.25bn).
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SailGP to stream event live on TikTok with dedicated feed
SailGP, the annual sailing series, is to stream its first event live on TikTok this weekend, as it continues to push the boundaries on production and bringing its content to new audiences