Nine sets out plans for record Paralympic Games coverage
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine has outlined plans for what it claims will be the most comprehensive coverage of a Paralympic Games ever screened in the country, as it takes over the rights from rival Seven.
W-Sport launches in Luxembourg
Women’s sport channel W-Sport has further extended its European footprint by agreeing a carriage deal with telco and mail company Post Luxembourg.
Sportitalia to broadcast inaugural Kings World Cup
Multi-sport broadcaster Sportitalia has acquired rights to the Kings World Cup, the new seven-a-side football competition being launched by sports and media group Kosmos.
DAZN adds raft of channels through Amagi pact
DAZN has extended its relationship with media technology company Amagi by agreeing a deal that will see the addition of 10 new channels to its free sports offer.
US Open men’s final to receive ABC showcase
ESPN has announced that the ABC network will broadcast the US Open men’s singles final for the first time during this year’s edition of the grand slam tennis tournament.
WBD shifts Uefa finals from YouTube to discovery+
The finals of this season’s Uefa club competitions will be streamed for free on discovery+ as Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to generate more subscriptions for the platform, with the matches to no longer be shown on YouTube.
FIGC launches OTT platform
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has launched Vivo Azzurro TV, a free OTT platform that will house content from the national teams and the grassroots game.
LaLiga claims anti-piracy win in France, teams up with MTP
LaLiga has claimed another victory in its fight against the piracy of its content after a Paris court ordered the blocking of websites and IPTV services that infringed on clubs’ broadcast rights in France, while LaLiga Studios has agreed a deal with production company MTP to develop new content.
Puls 24 returns to follow Austrian teams in ELF
Puls 4 has returned to the European League of Football (ELF), with the Austrian commercial broadcaster agreeing a multi-year rights deal.
FanDuel makes live sports claim with new FAST channel
FanDuel TV, online gaming company FanDuel’s US cable television channel, has launched a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) offering.