Discovery picks up global rights to Cyclo-cross Superprestige
Media group Discovery has bolstered its cycling portfolio after acquiring exclusive global rights to the Cyclo-cross Superprestige
DAZN appoints ex-Entain executive Turnbull to new betting, gaming role
Subscription streaming broadcaster DAZN has appointed Ian Turnbull to the newly-created position of executive vice-president of betting and gaming
RFEF ‘close’ to broadcast deal for women’s Primera División
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is said to be close to finalising an agreement for the free-to-air broadcast of matches from the Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino, the top division o…
Protocol to distribute media rights to World Boxing Championships
The Protocol Sports Marketing agency has been appointed as the exclusive media rights distributor for the International Boxing Association’s (Aiba) Men’s Boxing World Championships, which take place in …
OneSoccer secures linear TV presence in Canada with Optik TV distribution deal
OneSoccer, Mediapro’s OTT sports streaming service in Canada, is significantly expanding its reach in the country by debuting as a linear channel on Telus’ Optik TV service.
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BT Sport builds on National Futsal Series coverage with long-term deal
UK pay-television broadcaster BT Sport has stepped up its commitment to the English Football Association’s National Futsal Series by agreeing a three-year rights deal.
Viaplay set for UK and Germany, ‘may’ add sports to entertainment-focused offering
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has this morning detailed plans to step up the pace and scale of expansion plans for Viaplay by announcing that its streaming service will launch in Canada, German-speaking…
Rugby union returns to Spark Sport with URC deal
Rugby union will return to the schedules of New Zealand streaming service Spark Sport after it acquired rights to club competition the United Rugby Championship
Discovery lands CEV Champions League rights in Italy
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has announced a two-year rights deal with the Discovery Sports arm of media group Discovery for the rights in Italy to its men’s and women’s Champions League clu…
Bolsonaro approves Brazilian football rights bill
Brazilian football has officially entered into a new era as President Jair Bolsonaro signed off on a bill that significantly revamps the broadcast rights marketplace