China
LeSports claims new funding round
LeSports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco, has said it has sealed a new round of funding that values it at Y24bn (€3.2bn/$3.5bn), adding that its investors will form a new body that will seek to supervise its financial affairs.
Ascot targets Chinese audience with Sina Sports deal
Ascot Racecourse has agreed an exclusive broadcast rights deal with the Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina covering the forthcoming edition of British horseracing showpiece Royal Ascot.
AFL secures Chinese rights deals for Shanghai game
The AFL Aussie rules football league has today (Friday) announced that three Chinese free-to-air broadcasters will show live coverage of its upcoming game in the country.
IMG China teams up with Focus Media
The IMG China division of the WME|IMG agency has formed a partnership with Focus Media International Technology that will feature video content distribution in China.
Bundesliga strikes huge China deal while maintaining exposure
Streaming platform PPTV’s acquisition of Bundesliga digital rights in China last month secures its position as the country’s pre-eminent football broadcaster.
After 12 seasons, CBA elects to test rights on Chinese market
The Chinese Basketball Association has ended its media-rights relationship with the Infront Sports & Media agency and will launch a sales process for a new deal.
Sina Sports strengthens golf portfolio
The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has signed content deals with golf’s PGA Tour and the LPGA ladies’ tour.
PPTV to add Bundesliga to football rights portfolio
Chinese retail giant Suning has agreed a media and strategic partnership with the German Football League (DFL), according to Kicker.
World Games secures coverage in China
The Lagardère Sports and U! Sports agencies have signed an agreement with US-based distributor Madison Communications that secures coverage in China of the 2017 World Games multi-sport event.
Infront extends Chinese Basketball Association partnership [UPDATED]
The Infront Sports & Media agency has extended a rights distribution and commercial partnership with the Chinese Basketball Association.
Fiba maintains CCTV connection with long-term extension
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has agreed a nine-year extension to its long-running rights agreement with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
NBA seals Sina Weibo partnership
The Chinese division of North American basketball league the NBA has entered into a multi-year partnership with Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo.
Suning steps up to fill LeSports vacuum with AFC and CSL rights
Chinese retail giant Suning’s sporting subsidiaries are filling gaps in the country’s media-rights market left by the retreat of streaming operator LeSports.
LeSports falls by the wayside as PPTV lands exclusive CSL rights
Online streaming company PPTV has agreed an exclusive deal for domestic digital media rights to the Chinese Super League club football competition.
Bundesliga claims first with Baidu partnership
The German Football League (DFL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Baidu, through which the top-tier Bundesliga competition will have an official presence on the network of the Chinese web services company.
LeSports admits to ‘letting down’ viewers as CSM assumes AFC rights
China Sports Media has acquired rights in the country for Asian Football Confederation events after the governing body terminated an agreement with LeSports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco.
AFC cancels LeSports agreement
The Asian Football Confederation has terminated its media-rights deal with LeSports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco, according to the Reuters news agency.
PPTV in talks for Chinese Super League rights – reports
Online streaming company PPTV is in talks to acquire domestic online rights to club football’s Chinese Super League, according to reports.