China
CCTV strikes deal for European Games coverage
Chinese state-owned broadcaster China Central Television has acquired exclusive rights for the inaugural 2015 European Games multi-sport event.
CCTV extends Olympic Games rights deal in China
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has extended its partnership with the International Olympic Committee by acquiring the exclusive rights in China for the four editions of the Olympic Games spanning 2018 to 2024.
Bidders line up for Infront
US private investment group Providence and two Chinese companies, including property firm Wanda, are considering bids for the Infront Sports & Media agency, according to the Financial Times.
NHL partners with CCTV in China
North American ice hockey league the NHL has signed a rights deal with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Eurosport Events secures wide coverage for WTCC’s Chinese races
World Touring Car Championship promoter Eurosport Events has secured rights deals with eight free-to-air broadcasters in mainland China for the motor racing series’ forthcoming races in Beijing and Shanghai.
Uefa secures big rights fees in Africa and Asia-Pacific
The CAA Eleven agency completed a host of new deals for Uefa European Qualifiers rights at the end of July, with strong results in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Uefa builds broadcaster portfolio for European Qualifiers
Uefa, European football’s governing body, has agreed a host of rights deals for the European qualifying games for the Euro 2016 and 2018 Fifa World Cup national team tournaments.
Baseball dispute shows limits of adviser role
The breakdown of the agreement between the MP & Silva agency and the Chinese Professional Baseball League shows one of the main limitations of advisory deals compared to traditional buy-out deals, insiders say.
CCTV 5 picks up rights to French season curtain-raiser
The CCTV 5 sports channel, which is operated by state broadcaster CCTV, has acquired media rights for the Trophée des Champions, the annual football match between the winners of the French Ligue 1 and Coupe de France tournaments.
One World Sports extends Chinese basketball deal
North American pay-television broadcaster One World Sports has extended a rights deal for games operated by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Top Rank reveals new Chinese boxing programme
Boxing promoter Top Rank has linked up with Macao resort and casino operator Sands China and Chinese promotional company Seca to launch a new television series in China.
CCTV strikes Formula E rights deal
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has acquired rights for the new Formula E motor-racing championship.
LeTV strengthens golf offering with Asian Tour deal
Golf’s Asian Tour has signed a three-year agreement for IPTV platform LeTV to stream all its live and highlights content in China.
NBA China awards rights to LeTV
The NBA China division of North American basketball league the NBA has awarded media rights to IPTV platform LeTV in China.
Agency looks to float on rights deal
Super Sports Media Group eyes IPO and more top European football
Why it’s good to lose 30m viewers in one season
Why it was OK for Formula One to lose 30m viewers in China
New Taiwan office to service MP & Silva’s CPBL partnership
The MP & Silva agency has launched its first office in Taiwan in order to service its new partnership with the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
Eurosport boosts exposure ex-Asia
Eurosport deal helps international table tennis federation in push beyond Asian heartland