Analysis
Mediapro signs early deals in quest for quick cash
Pre-emptive offers from agencies "too good to turn down".
News in brief, issue 15:1
Uefa over half way there on centralisation plan ... F1 renews in key markets ... EAA drops its fee for 2012 ... AFA TV plans ‘not viable’ ... Taylor exit doesn’t hurt PDC
No holds barred for ‘new’ EBU
European Broadcasting Union looking at motorsports and combat sports among others in commercially-driven reshape of sports rights portfolio.
Mediaset hails new Uefa deal but laments Sky Italia’s ‘act of war’
Berlusconi-owned Mediaset renews Champions and Europa League rights but rival Sky is posing an ever-greater threat.
League TV plan gets green light, but can it work?
Regulator approves French league channel but critics say subscriber projections are "crazy".
World Rally swaps income for greater exposure on ESPN
North One closes in on UK deal with big coverage boost.
Broadcasters set to take hit on Blatter’s world club vision?
Surprise finalist deflates World Club Cup audience expectations, raising questions over value of competition for broadcasters.
Uefa moves a big step closer to centralising rights
Letter of intent lays down in-principle agreement on centralisation structure.
IMG-Reliance take long-term punt on Indian growth
Improving dismal national team and overhauling domestic league at heart of joint-venture's plans.
News in brief, issue 14:23
Ficot to quit Sportfive for personal reasons ... NBA 'good business' for MCS ... Italian FA set to survive Rai cuts ... Chello's Sport1 Golf eyes expansion
Bonnier-Telenor threat to MTG
Bonnier predicted to take TV2 Norway stake and ramp up co-operation with Telenor.
News Corp and Al Jazeera provide Uefa with perfect start
Increases in Champions League rights fees in US and Caribbean, Italy and Middle East.
Danish clubs want competition rules relaxed
Danish football league seeking to sell top-tier league media rights to one broadcaster
Swingeing cuts ‘could have been worse’ for league
Danish handball leagues and national teams hit by rights fee and free-to-air coverage cuts.
Team ready to defy antitrust if Sky makes best offer
Italian antitrust authority threat to be ignored if Sky makes good enough offer.
IAAF wants better TV production for Diamond League
Production gaffes and inconsistencies tackled at Monaco meeting of meets, IMG and IAAF.
ATP Masters stokes ESPN competition
First serious UK rights battle between ESPN and BSkyB.
Premier League may cut live games shown in Europe
Defeat in European Court of Justice case on foreign smartcards would prompt defensive move by league.