URC continues upward trajectory across broadcast, digital
The United Rugby Championship (URC) has set new broadcast records for its 2023-24 season, with the multi-territory club competition also stating it remains the rugby competition with the fastest growth rate on social media.
National League nets DAZN deal ahead of new season
Sports broadcaster DAZN has acquired domestic and international rights to the National League, which operates the fifth tier of English club football, as well as the North and South divisions.
SailGP reports engagement rise for fourth season
SailGP has reported a 48 per cent increase in its dedicated global broadcast audience for its recently completed fourth season.
TrailRunner Sports to market Southern Conference media rights
The Southern Conference has announced an expanded partnership with strategic business advisory and communications firm TrailRunner Sports, which will lead both advisory and negotiation services for its future media rights process.
Diamond claims new Comcast carriage deal is close
Diamond Sports Group, owner and operator of a host of regional sports networks (RSNs) under the Bally Sports banner in the United States, said it intends to strike a new carriage deal with Comcast “in the very near term”.
Eurosport India ramps up TNA Wrestling offering
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has expanded its rights deal with US wrestling promotion TNA Wrestling covering its Eurosport India platform.
CFG advances content ambitions with Sony tie-up
CFG, owner of Manchester City, has signalled its intention to “remain at the forefront” of football-led content production through the strategic collaboration with Sony Pictures Television.
Content, marketing deal strengthens DAZN-Kicker pact
DAZN and German sports publishing group, kicker, have strengthened their association through a long-term deal for the DACH region encompassing content and marketing rights.
WSC Sports adds BSC Young Boys to football portfolio
Reigning Swiss Super League champion, BSC Young Boys, has become the latest football club to agree a deal with AI-powered video content company WSC Sports.
Formula E purchases W Series’ IP rights
Formula E has spent £110,000 (€130,700/$142,300) to acquire the intellectual property rights to W Series, the all-female racing championship that collapsed into administration last year.