VTB United League to use WSC Sports’ automated highlights technology
Israel-based automated highlights company WSC Sports has expanded its presence in Russia through an agreement with the VTB United League basketball competition
IndyCar renews raft of international TV deals ahead of new season
The IndyCar motor racing series has renewed and expanded agreements with a number of its international broadcasters ahead of the start of its 2021 season
Recast appoints commercial director Cook to drive UK growth
Recast, the new UK-based direct-to-consumer video platform, has appointed James Cook as its commercial director
Fifa issues media rights ITTs in 2023 Women’s World Cup host countries
Fifa has opened two invitations to tender for the media rights in Australia and New Zealand to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the two countries.
Penn Relays secures FloSports digital rights deal through 2025
The Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, has struck a five-year digital rights deal with streaming service FloSports through 2025.
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LaLiga steps up Twitch association with Basque derby live stream
LaLiga, the organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has claimed a first by announcing tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao will be …
Saudi Sports Company acquires AFC media rights
Saudi Arabian state-owned media company Saudi Sports Company has acquired media rights for Asian Football Confederation competitions in the 2021-24 cycle
Infront lands bulk of Serie A international rights
The Infront agency has acquired the international media rights for Italian football's Serie A in most markets around the world for the next three seasons, from 2021-22 to 2023-24, after receiving the unanimous…
Rebranded Combate extends Univision deal, WWE renews with USA Network
US Spanish-language media company Univision Communications has agreed a five-year extension to its rights deal with Combate Americas, with the mixed martial arts promotion rebranding to Combate Global…
ServusTV dislodges ORF with exclusive European Championships rights deal
ServusTV, the commercial free-to-air broadcaster in German-speaking countries, has made arguably its most high-profile rights acquisition to date in Austria in an exclusive deal for Uefa European Championship…
Polsat finalises Champions League renewal
Polish commercial and pay-television broadcaster Polsat has renewed its agreement for rights to football’s Uefa Champions League from 2021-22 to 2023-24.