MLB Network launched as D2C offering in structure switch-up
Major League Baseball is separating its streaming offerings as it launches its flagship MLB Network channel as a direct-to-consumer service, separate from MLB.TV
ARD-ZDF deal delivers exposure boost for women’s handball
Women’s handball has been delivered a major exposure boost in Germany after public broadcasters ARD and ZDF opted to buy the rights to the women’s Euros together with the men’s competition.
Rai nabs Serie A highlights in programming shake-up
Italian public-service broadcaster Rai has acquired non-exclusive Serie A highlights rights for three years as it makes changes to its longstanding domestic football coverage
Caliente TV secures Ligue 1 rights across Latin America
France's Professional Football League (LFP) has opted for a digital-first strategy across Latin America, signing a three-season media rights deal with Mexico-based streamer Caliente TV
Foxtel strengthens golf grip with Masters renewal
Foxtel has retained its US Masters rights in Australia in a multi-year deal that solidifies its monopoly over leading golf properties.
DR’s Wimbledon deal shows enduring tennis value in Denmark
DR secured a three-year deal for its Wimbledon rights following a one-year agreement last year as Denmark continues to provide strong returns for tennis rights-holders.
Wimbledon becomes first grand slam on Tennis TV
A grand slam has been broadcast on Tennis TV for the first time after ATP Media's OTT subscription streaming service stepped in to provide coverage in New Zealand of this year's Wimbledon, which concludes on Sunday.
Euro 2024 semi-final reels in year’s top audience in France
France's narrow defeat in the semi-finals of Uefa Euro 2024 drew the strongest television audience of the year to date in the country
Paralympics, women’s sport to the fore in French listed events shake-up
Events covered by French listed rights legislation have been updated for the first time since 2004 with mandatory free-to-air access introduced for the Paralympics, women's sports and semi-finals of certain events with French participation.
Skydance finally agrees Paramount merger
After almost a year of negotiations with prospective buyers, Paramount Global has reached a deal with Skydance Media to form ‘New Paramount’ in an agreement that places the enterprise value of the merged entity at $28bn.