RTVE claims world first with UHD offering, renews Extreme E deal
Spanish public-service broadcaster RTVE has begun broadcasting its La 1 programming in ultra-high definition.
Boxxer lands sub-Saharan African coverage with StarTimes
UK boxing promoter Boxxer has agreed a rights deal in sub-Saharan Africa with pay-television broadcaster StarTimes.
LNB to trial in-game bodycam footage
Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB), organising body of French men’s top-tier basketball competition LNB Pro A, has announced plans for two players to wear bodycams during this weekend’s match between Paris and Saint-Quentin.
O2 TV extends with Ladies European Tour
Czech pay-television broadcaster O2 TV has extended its rights deal with golf’s Ladies European Tour (LET) until 2026.
BBC to show live Super League matches in landmark three-year deal
Super League, the top tier of rugby league in the UK, will receive live coverage on the BBC for the first time after the public-service broadcaster struck a new three-year deal with Rugby League Commercial, the league’s commercial rights-holder.
World Table Tennis expands distribution deal with Story10
World Table Tennis, the commercial arm of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), has renewed and expanded its agreement with sports video production and distribution agency Story10 as it looks to promote the sport in key territories and engage new audiences.
DAZN nets rights to French basketball qualifiers
Multi-platform broadcaster DAZN has agreed a rights deal in France with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) for games involving the French national team.
Stadion expands tech presence with Sotic acquisition
London-based Stadion has today (Wednesday) announced the acquisition of fellow digital sports agency Sotic Limited.
NOS maintains MXGP commitment
Dutch public-service broadcaster NOS has agreed a one-season extension to its long-running coverage of the MXGP - FIM Motocross World Championship.
MultiChoice rejects Canal Plus takeover approach
Pan-African media group MultiChoice, owner of pay-television broadcaster SuperSport and pay-television operator DStv, has rejected a full takeover offer from Canal Plus, the France-based pay-television broadcaster, stating it “significantly undervalues” the group and its future prospects.