Americas
Caribbean Satellite Television Network picks up AFC rights
Pay-television broadcaster Caribbean Satellite Television Network has acquired the rights to broadcast Asian Football Confederation matches across the 2021-24 cycle
NHL, Clubhouse strike content partnership ahead of 2021 Stanley Cup Final
The National Hockey League and interactive audio chat app Clubhouse have struck a content partnership ahead of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, which kick off on June 28.
DAZN Canada to show horse racing through Woodbine link-up
Sports streaming service DAZN has agreed a deal with Canadian horse racing venue operator Woodbine Entertainment to show live coverage of a number of thoroughbred races to subscribers in Canada
Sportradar sets up emBET to boost betting revenues for OTT clients
Sports data and betting company Sportradar has launched emBET, a product which integrates live betting content into OTT streaming in real-time
Nitro Circus Pit Bike Triple Crown secures Fox Sports distribution, Guaranteed Rate partnership
Sports entertainment property Nitro Circus is expanding on the success of last year’s Pit Bike Championships with the creation of the Nitro Circus Pit Bike Triple Crown, which has secured a linear broadcast d…
MLB secures wide-ranging podcast deal with Audacy
Major League Baseball and Audacy have announced a wide-ranging multiyear agreement, which makes the prominent multiplatform audio company the league's official digital audio and podcast partner.
Rochester Rhinos land docuseries on Vardy ownership
Jamie Vardy's attempts to rebuild United States lower-league soccer club Rochester Rhinos will be charted in a docuseries called Rhinos Reboot
NBCUniversal again pacing ahead of Rio for Tokyo 2020 ad sales
Large collection of new sponsors help fuel robust network totals
Peacock expands reach with Amazon Fire TV distribution deal
NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock will significantly expand its reach after securing distribution with Amazon’s Fire TV set-tops and Fire tablet devices from June 24.
NFL seeks strategic partners for TV, digital properties
The National Football League is exploring strategic options for its media properties, including potentially selling stakes in NFL Network, NFL RedZone and its digital platforms.
Gordon leaving Fox Sports to become Hendrick Motorsports vice-chairman
Nascar Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon is leaving his role as a Fox Sports broadcaster to become vice-chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, a move effective January 1, 2022
CBS Sports secures US English-language rights to Combate Global
CBS Sports has secured the English-language rights in the United States to mixed martial arts promotion Combate Global as part of a multiyear agreement
Genius adds betting streaming rights to Argentinian FA deal
Sports data and technology company Genius Sports has expanded its deal with the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) to incorporate betting streaming rights
Genius adds betting streaming rights to Argentinian FA deal
Sports data and technology company Genius Sports has expanded its deal with the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) to incorporate betting streaming rights
Univision plans global Spanish-language streaming service
Spanish-language media and content company Univision Communications Inc
TNT Sports to stream NBA games in Brazil
Subscription television channel TNT Sports has agreed a rights deal in Brazil with North American basketball league the NBA and beer brand Budweiser
Mediapro expands US operations with Manhattan production centre
International rights agency and production group Mediapro has expanded its operations in the US by opening a new production facility in Manhattan, New York
TikTok to show Brazilian Série C matches and content
Video-sharing platform TikTok has agreed a deal to show matches and exclusive content from the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third tier of club football in Brazil.