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Premier League set to receive bids in multiple markets
England’s Premier League will today receive offers for its rights in multiple markets for the three seasons from 2019-20 to 2021-22.
Eurosport confirms ATP grab in France
Sports broadcaster Eurosport has today confirmed it has agreed a five-year deal to show ATP tennis events in France, from 2019 to 2023.
The deal was first reported earlier this month
BeIN strikes long-term IHF World Championships deal in France
French pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has struck a deal for the next four men’s and women’s International Handball World Championships.
TF1 to broadcast Super Bowl in France – report
French commercial broadcaster TF1 has acquired free-to-air rights to the Super Bowl, the end of season showpiece of the NFL American football league, according to news and entertainment website Pure MĂ©dias.
Ligue 1 clubs express unease at beIN international rights deal
The French Football League (LFP) is in talks with its international rights distributor, beIN Media Group, after a group of Ligue 1 clubs raised questions over the value of the top division’s overseas r…
WRC rights on the move in France
French pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has agreed a multi-year deal for exclusive rights to motorsport series the World Rally Championship
FloSports to provide Pro14 coverage in multiple markets
Sports streaming service FloSports has agreed a three-season deal to show matches of the cross-border Pro14 rugby union league in multiple markets, from 2018-19 to 2020-21.
UCI and EBU hail reach of Road World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) and its partner, the European Broadcasting Union consortium of public-service broadcasters, have hailed record viewing figures for the recently concluded 2018 Road…
Eurosport close to deal for ATP tennis rights in France – report
Sports broadcaster Eurosport is set to become the home of nearly all top men’s tennis rights in France, according to newspaper L’Équipe.
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Eurosport’s hold on MotoGP rights across Europe weakens
Sports broadcaster Eurosport has had its grip on MotoGP rights across Europe weakened in recent times, despite its renewal of rights in the Netherlands.
Sky Sports Racing secures rights to French events
Sky Sports Racing, which is set to become the new identity for pay-television channel At The Races, has acquired exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to a host of French horse-racing properties
Saada guarantees Canal Plus will show Ligue 1 beyond 2020
Maxime Saada, chairman of the board of Canal Plus (pictured, right), has said the French pay-television broadcaster will continue to show Ligue 1 matches after 2020
Fight Sports takes on rights to Frampton’s homecoming bout
Fight Sports, the linear sports channel and digital service, has secured exclusive rights in over 30 countries to the upcoming boxing title fight between Carl Frampton and Luke Jackson
BeIN Sports retains NFL rights in France
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has extended its rights deal in France for American football league the NFL.
Wimbledon secures extensions with broadcast partners
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, organising body of Wimbledon, has renewed deals for the grand slam tournament with broadcast partners in France, Spain, Japan and the Middle East and North Africa.
French media companies team up for OTT platform
France Télévisions, M6 and TF1, three of France’s leading media groups, will join forces to launch a new OTT platform in the country.
Oculus gives World Cup matches VR treatment
US technology company Oculus has said it will provide live streaming of select Fifa World Cup matches through Oculus Venues, its new app for social co-viewing.
BeIN Sports renews Serie A rights in France
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has extended a rights deal in France for Serie A, the top division of Italian football.