Analysis
AFC to tap into agency market but winner faces challenge
SM-Liiga takes advantage as Telia makes first move into sport
Premier League earns strong increase in SuperSport renewal
Perform becomes NFL partner in its third major international deal
Canal Plus pays up for F1, misses out on Champions League rights
IOC secures large uplift thanks to SuperSport and Kwesé deals
Kwesé picks up EFL rights, but deal value hit by early EPL sale
Lagardère adds to Asian rights portfolio with Thai FA deal
Lagardère Sports last month agreed to distribute international media rights to events organised by the Football Association of Thailand.
Fiba projecting huge increase in global media-rights revenue
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) is set to more than double its annual media-rights income compared to the previous cycle, boosted by a lucrative deal in China and strong increases in key markets.
SuperSport terminates NPFL deal and seeks currency switch
SuperSport’s termination of its Nigeria Professional Football League deal due to a breach of contract may not be as final as the broadcaster’s withdrawal in Kenya, TV Sports Markets understands.
NBA achieves free-to-air, digital coverage in Indonesia with EMTK
Watching Brief (Vol.155) UK Television Audiences Monday 24th April to Sunday 30th April
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Joshua v Klitschko title fight likely to earn record ppv revenue
Pitch faces IMG battle to renew Six Nations international rights
Competition heats up in France with three big tenders out
OSN picks up new properties as beIN consolidates its position
OSN’s acquisitions of rights to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship represent a more aggressive strategy from the pay-television operator, but doesn’t herald the beginning of fierce competition for top-tier rights with beIN Media Group.
Augusta renews with BBC but takes its time with Sky talks
The BBC has held on to its Masters golf rights, confounding speculation it was going to be displaced by an aggressive Sky bid for exclusive rights. Sky must now decide whether it makes sense to continue sharing the event with the BBC and, if so, at what price.