Australia
Regulator takes action against former Tennis Australia execs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has today (Monday) issued civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against former Tennis Australia directors, Harold Mitchell and…
Ten renew free-to-air MotoGP rights
Australian commercial broadcaster Ten has renewed its free-to-air rights to the MotoGP motorcycling series in new three-year deal, from 2019 to 2021
Turmoil continues at Cricket Australia as two more executives depart
There is still gas in the Cricket Australia explosion
Foxtel targeting ESPN, beIN deals for new OTT platform
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel is reportedly in carriage talks with pay-television broadcasters ESPN and beIN Sports to offer their international sports content via its new sports streaming…
Eurosport signs up BDO rights in three markets
Sports broadcaster Eurosport has struck a multi-territory, three-year deal for rights to British Darts Organisation rights, from 2019 to 2021
SBS extends commitment to Australia’s Spring Tests
Australian public-service broadcaster SBS has extended its rights deal for the national rugby union team’s Spring Tour Test matches.
Fox Sports signs up SailGP rights in Australia
Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has signed a three-year deal for rights to the new SailGP event in Australia, from 2019 to 2021.
BeIN secure 3×3 Golden League coverage in Asia-Pacific
The Mediapro agency has agreed a deal with beIN Sports for rights to the Sina 3x3 Golden League Finals basketball tournament in 12 countries across Asia-Pacific
SPFL and beIN confirm multi-territory media-rights deal
The Scottish Professional Football League has today confirmed a multi-territory broadcast deal with beIN Media Group.
HBA steps up preparations for racing showpieces
Horse racing media consultancy HBA Media has established aligned teams in the US and Australia as it prepares to provide international broadcasters with coverage of showpiece events the Breeders’ Cup a…
SBS picks up Conmebol rights in Australia
Australian public-service broadcaster SBS last week secured exclusive free-to-air rights to the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana competitions
Yupp nicks Asia Cup cricket rights in Australia, New Zealand and Europe
YuppTV, a global OTT service aimed at the South Asian diaspora, has acquired rights to cricket’s Asia Cup 2018 in Australia, New Zealand and continental Europe.
Badminton Australia secures global rights deal
Mobile telecommunications company OVO Mobile has enhanced its niche portfolio with the acquisition of global rights to Badminton Australia events
SBS partner with Fox to broadcast WNBL games free-to-air
Following three seasons without free-to-air coverage, Australia’s Women's National Basketball League will be aired by public-service broadcaster SBS in the 2018-19 season.
Eurosport further strengthen ties with World Snooker
World Snooker has completed a three-year deal for its rights in Australia with the international pay-television broadcaster Eurosport
UFC deal with Ten sets out path to Whittaker title defence
The UFC’s deal with commercial broadcaster Ten in Australia will provide its middleweight champion Robert Whittaker with much-needed exposure ahead of his first title defence in December.
Australia’s NBL signs innovative rights deal with Nine
Australia’s National Basketball League has secured a three-season rights partnership with commercial broadcaster Nine.
Foxtel to show 4K cricket coverage
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel will show its international cricket coverage in 4K resolution, starting in October