Analysis
News in brief, issue 14:22
Eurosport wary of WTA future ahead of talks ... Serie A looks for Greek partner ... "Historic day" for NASL ... Real Madrid TV expansion
Channel 5 set to splurge on sport
Football and cricket rights the targets for UK commercial broadcaster under new ownership.
Opportunity knocks for ESPN as UK marketplace opens up
ESPN faces choice of competing aggressively with, or continuing to play second fiddle to, BSkyB, with several major UK rights coming on market.
Rossi switch set to boost MotoGP – but will it last?
Dorna Sports MD Manel Arroyo speaks exclusively to TV Sports Markets about audiences, distribution strategy, new media and the future of the series with Rossi's retirement looming.
Crunch talks for Belgian clubs ahead of tender
Clubs not yet fully committed to collective selling, and media revenue split and league format also up for discussion.
Eredivisie looks to Europe for growth
FA Cup and England deal the first victory of overseas football strategy for Eredivisie Live.
Own channel back on table as SPL weighs options
Pessimism about competitiveness of UK pay-TV market forces Scottish league to again consider launching own channel.
CAA against IMG in scramble for Indian rights
Ten-year Zee deal stands in way of agencies seeking to exploit football's increasing popularity in India.
News in brief, Issue 14:21
Rai crisis raises doubts over future of Rai Trade ... ITV gambles on England ... Tough times for handball ... Crafty Fox waits for rights
Uefa stuck with BBC-ITV for Euro
Uefa looks to conclude Euro 2012 talks with BBC and ITV, accepting that there will be no changes to UK listed events legislation before 2012.
Antitrust ‘warning’ to Uefa and Lega: Don’t sell all rights to Sky
Lawyers say investigation by Italian antitrust authority into Sky Italia World Cup deals amounts to warning to other rights-holders not to sell exclusive rights to Sky.
Scrapping of free-to-air match key to sharing proposal
La Liga clubs' revenue-sharing agreement dependent on boosting rights income.
Muller steps aside as SBS focuses on entertainment
Euro football qualifiers and darts set to be latest casualties of brutal Dutch market.
Packer on board in time for major industry transition
Jury out on whether Packer's return will be good or bad for competition in the rights market.
Will Murdoch v Berlusconi mean payday for Platini?
Vibrant pay-TV market draws Uefa to Italy to kick off Champions League, Europa League renewals.
Skiing will weather spending freezes, says Infront
Ski federations and the Infront agency are renewing deals with public-service broadcasters gripped by recession.
News in brief, Issue 14:20
Brazilian clubs seeking $1.2bn in next TV deal ... NBA on Orange and Sky ... NFL happy despite pay-TV drop ... Froch fight on Primetime TV
Ufa handball gamble to pay off?
Germany fails to deliver a big fee but a break-even is thought possible on Ufa's World Championships investment.