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IMG Replay retains ATP Media archive business
ATP Media, the global broadcast production and distribution arm of tennis’ ATP Tour, has renewed a deal with IMG Replay for the management and licensing of the ATP Tour archive video content.
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League makes shock FA Cup international rights approach
The Premier League has approached England's Football Association with a framework that would see the league sell the FA's international media rights alongside its own in a long-term partnership beginning with the 2024-25 season, SportBusiness understands.
Spring Media seeking out broadcasters for Riyadh’s World Combat Games
The Spring Media agency has been appointed to distribute global broadcast rights to the 2023 World Combat Games, which are scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 21 to 30
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FOOTBALL: Warner Bros Discovery set to pay uplift for Champions League in Brazil
FOOTBALL: EFL takes big leap forward with Sky, but uplift lower than advertised
Wimbledon eyeing renewals in four key territories
Wimbledon is close to renewals in two vital territories – Australia and the Indian subcontinent – while discussions are also underway over renewals in France and Japan, two other major markets for the grand slam.
In Focus: Wimbledon
SportBusiness Media takes a deep dive into the numbers driving the commercial success of Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.
Women’s Sports Group to oversee Premiership Women’s Rugby rights sales
Women's Sports Group (WSG) has been commissioned to deliver the media rights strategy for Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR)
GMF Capital buys controlling stake in Motorsport Network
Private investment firm GMF Capital has completed the acquisition of global digital media platform Motorsport Network Media (MSNM)
Pitch and Two Circles help ITF with post-Kosmos Davis Cup, but long-term picture is unclear
The ITF has appointed Pitch International and Two Circles to handle any as-yet unsold commercial rights to this year’s Davis Cup, as the fallout from the terminated Kosmos deal continues.
LIV Golf streaming app launched on LG smart TVs
LIV Golf has launched its streaming service on LG smart TVs through a link-up with end-to-end streaming and OTT technology provider ViewLift
World Aquatics turns to Sportfive for media rights sales as Dentsu role scaled back
World Aquatics has awarded Sportfive a contract to sell its media rights in most global markets, retaining long-standing agency partner Dentsu in Japan and selected countries in the Asia-Pacific region
Big3 adds to global reach with FITE
US basketball league the Big3 has secured global exposure through a deal with combat sports-focused streaming service FITE
Von Cranach exits, management overhauled at beleaguered OneFootball
OneFootball chief executive Lucas von Cranach and fellow members of the management have left their roles following a financially turbulent 12 months for the streaming platform and media company
EFL takes big leap forward with Sky, but uplift lower than advertised
The English Football League’s new deal with Sky has produced an excellent result for the league and a significant increase in its guaranteed media rights income, but SportBusiness Media understands the real-terms uplift is well below the level publicly claimed by the league.
Pricing, viewing features outlined as NFL Game Pass launches on DAZN
DAZN Group has today (Friday) officially launched the NFL Game Pass direct-to-consumer digital service on its platform globally, providing full details of the pricing structure and features
SES and Intelsat step away from merger discussions
SES has announced that talks have ended regarding a potential merger deal with rival satellite operator Intelsat
BMW to offer in-car coverage of Ryder Cup
German automotive manufacturer BMW has signed a new agreement with the Ryder Cup that will allow drivers of its cars to watch this year’s edition of the golf tournament from inside their vehicles.
Fuel TV renews World Skate broadcast rights
Action sports network Fuel TV has renewed its deal with roller sports international governing body World Skate for live worldwide rights to all three qualifying events for the Paris 2024 Olympics