Americas
YES Network to launch direct-to-consumer streaming service
The YES Network has announced it is launching a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service to provide cord-cutters the ability to watch local broadcasts of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball,…
NCAA women’s basketball breaks ESPN viewership records
The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament on ESPN has set multiple records, including total minutes watched, average viewers per game, and the single-game viewership record
NFL, RedBird announce Sunday Ticket commercial venues deal
The National Football League has announced a deal with RedBird Capital Partners to form a new media platform, EverPass Media, which will hold exclusive rights to distribute out-of-market package NFL Sunday…
Veritone extends role as Augusta National’s archive partner
Augusta National, Inc. (ANI), the business arm of Augusta National Golf Club, home of US major The Masters, has extended its licensing agreement with digital asset management, licensing and metadata solutions provider Veritone.
Athletico-PR announces sponsorship deal with Esportes da Sorte
Brazilian betting company Esportes da Sorte has agreed a deal with Brazilian Série A club Athletico Paranaense to become the club’s newest primary shirt sponsor.
Paramount-owned Chilevisión acquires free-to-air rights to Paris 2024
Commercial broadcaster Chilevisión has secured exclusive free-to-air rights in Chile to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as part of a new agreement with the International Olympic Committee.
Band, Globo close Brazilian Série B deals from 2023 onward
Commercial broadcaster Band, Globo-owned pay-television broadcaster SporTV and Globo's PPV platform Premiere will all share coverage of the Brazil's second-tier football league, Série B, for at least …
NFL owners to vote on Goodell extension, flexible TNF scheduling
The annual meeting of National Football League franchise owners continues today (Monday), with an extension of league commissioner Roger Goodell's contract and flexible scheduling for Thursday Night Football…
Canadian watchdog: Rogers carriage stance ‘disadvantages’ OneSoccer
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has called on telco Rogers Communications (RCCI) and Timeless Inc
Band Série B deal ‘99.9 per cent done’; pay-TV talks continue
Brazil's Série B, one the world's most valuable second-tier football leagues, is close to confirming its domestic broadcasters from 2023 onward.
Inter Milan signs Ria Money Transfer, Afizzionados deals
Italian Serie A club Inter Milan has announced a new sponsorship deal with Ria Money Transfer, a company owned by Euronet Group that specialises in cross-border money transfers
Fubo adds MLB.TV ahead of brand relaunch
IPTV operator Fubo has announced the addition of MLB.TV to its programming line-up, which will feature the channel in time for Major League Baseball's Opening Day on March 30
Endeavor operating NWSL global OTT service, IMG lands DAZN and Tigo deals
Endeavor Streaming is working with the National Women's Soccer League to launch a free global streaming service on NWSLSoccer
Apple TV+ MLB games go behind paywall, DirecTV lands commercial premises rights
Apple TV+ doubleheader broadcasts of Friday Night Baseball will require a subscription, while DirecTV will this year air the games in commercial establishments in the United States
World Baseball Classic sets TV viewership, attendance records
The 2023 World Baseball Classic further set new records as the tournament concluded with Japan hanging on to defeat the United States 3-2 in the championship game
CBC/Radio-Canada steps up Paralympics coverage
Public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada will be the Canadian broadcaster for the Paris 2024 and Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games
Brazilian digital influencer Casimiro to stream Women’s World Cup matches
Brazilian influencer Casimiro has revealed that he will be streaming coverage of this year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Men’s March Madness viewership steady, women’s rises
Viewership of the men's NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament has been steady compared to the 2022 tournament's first two rounds on CBS and Warner Bros