Asia-Pacific
Eurosport extends Asia-Pacific rights to ASO cycling portfolio
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a five-year extension to its deal with Amaury Sport Organisation for exclusive television and digital rights of its cycling events in the Asia-Pacific region.
Discovery confirms Bastings as Asia-Pacific chief
Media and entertainment company Discovery Communications has appointed Arthur Bastings as the new head of its Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific regional division.
Discovery snaps up Setanta Sports Asia
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a division of media and entertainment company Discovery Communications, has struck a deal to acquire pay-television broadcaster Setanta Sports Asia.
Eurosport snaps up rights for Wiggins’ hour record attempt
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has acquired live rights for Bradley Wiggins’ International Cycling Union Hour Record attempt this Sunday, June 7.
ABU commits to university sport with Fisu deal
Fisu, the governing body of international university sport, has struck a rights deal with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.
Eurosport adds Pro D2’s international rights to domestic deal
Pan-regional broadcaster Eurosport has acquired exclusive international media rights to the Pro D2, the second division of French club rugby union.
Eurosport scores rights to Italy v England clash
Pan-regional broadcaster Eurosport has secured live rights to the international football friendly match between Italy and England in Turin tonight (Tuesday).
Pitch International appoints new executives
Pitch International has appointed Guy Le Grew, the former head of the agency’s Asia-Pacific division, to the new role as head of North America.
Tan takes on new MP & Silva role for Asia-Pacific market
The MP & Silva agency has appointed Sherman Tan to the newly created role of head of strategic partnership and business development in Asia.
Eurosport lands exclusive rights to UCI Hour Record attempt
Pan-regional broadcaster Eurosport is to broadcast live coverage of Dutch cyclist Thomas Dekker’s attempt to break the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Hour Record.
FIM Endurance World Championship secures broad coverage through Eurosport deal
Pan-regional sports broadcaster Eurosport has acquired rights to motorcycling’s Endurance World Championship under a wide-ranging deal with the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM).
Eurosport boosts commitment to GT Series
Pan-regional sports broadcaster Eurosport has extended and enhanced its commitment to motor racing competition the GT Series.
Eurosport snaps up ‘Perfect Hour’ cycling challenge
Pan-European sports broadcaster Eurosport has acquired rights for the International Cycling Union Hour Record attempt by Movistar Team rider Alex Dowsett.
Eurosport extends winter sports portfolio with Infront deal
Pan-regional broadcaster Eurosport has signed a long-term agreement with the Infront Sports & Media agency to consolidate its extensive portfolio of winter sports events through to the 2020-21 season.
Eurosport Asia-Pacific snaps up NBL rights
Pan-regional sports broadcaster Eurosport Asia-Pacific has acquired rights for the National Badminton League, a new competition launched by the Badminton England governing body.
Eurosport adds Tour of Poland to cycling offering
Pan-regional broadcaster Eurosport has secured exclusive live television and digital rights for this year’s Tour of Poland cycling race.
MP & Silva grows Latin American football portfolio in Asia-Pacific
The MP & Silva agency has acquired rights in the Asia-Pacific region to the Latin American Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and Copa do Brazil club football tournaments.
Al Jazeera set to take control in Asia
Al Jazeera set to buy out MP & Silva from beIN Sports in Asia