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FIS debuts new presentation tools at Alpine World Ski Championships
The start of the 2017 Alpine World Ski Championships today (Tuesday) has seen the introduction of new technology which the International Ski Federation (FIS) hopes will significantly enhance television coverage of the sport.
RDA deal to grant maiden TV exposure for Emirates Airline T20
The RDA agency has agreed a three-year deal to distribute global media rights to Twenty20 cricket tournament the Emirates Airline T20.
Fifa’s early sale of World Cup rights puts ceiling on fee growth
Fifa is projecting an additional €480m ($516m) of media-rights income from the 2026 World Cup compared to 2018, an increase of about 20 per cent. Arguably only half of this will be a consequence of expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams; the other half being organic growth in the value of the competition from cycle to cycle.
Industry veteran Hill to support ESL’s esports growth
Sports-media industry veteran David Hill has established a new production service in collaboration with the ESL esports competition.
EBU renews rights deals for UCI WorldTour events
The European Broadcasting Union consortium of public-service broadcasters has renewed rights-distribution agreements for the Tour of Flanders, Amstel Gold Race, Clasica San Sebastian and Cyclassics Hamburg UCI WorldTour cycling events.
Eurosport extends Giro d’Italia deal, builds cycling roster
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has enhanced its cycling portfolio by extending its rights to the Giro d’Italia ‘grand tour’ race, along with adding a host of other events to its line-up.
Fresh investment for Whistle Sports
Digital sports media content provider Whistle Sports has closed its latest round of Series C funding, led by investment firm Beringea.
Telstra to aid Perform’s WTA output through new partnership
Australian telecommunications company Telstra has entered into a six-year partnership with Perform through which it will aid the digital sports media company’s delivery of its media-rights and production contract with the Women’s Tennis Association.
Shakhtar Donetsk launches live-streaming platform
Ukrainian Premier League football club Shakhtar Donetsk has joined forces with online video service provider StreamAMG to launch a new streaming platform.
IMG builds on Aiba ties with new contract
The IMG agency has agreed a partnership with the International Boxing Association (Aiba) for the sale and distribution of the worldwide broadcast rights to its events in 2017.
Agencies continue to bid low for Primeira Liga in second round
Second-round bids for Portuguese Primeira Liga international rights have once again fallen below Sport TV’s expectations, despite a five-way agency shootout.
ESPN expands boxing coverage with Golden Boy deal
International sports broadcaster ESPN has secured a multi-year rights deal with boxing promoter Golden Boy Promotions.
ICC events take to the sky through Global Eagle partnership
In-flight and maritime entertainment specialist Global Eagle Entertainment has further bolstered its sport portfolio by agreeing a partnership with the International Cricket Council.
Asian Tour introduces live-streaming initiative for events
Golf’s Asian Tour has launched a new streaming initiative that will result in selected tournaments benefiting from live coverage on its website.
WESA secures streaming partnership with YouTube
The WESA esports organisation has agreed a streaming partnership with video-sharing website YouTube for its Pro League competition.
International Handball Federation defends beIN rights deal
The International Handball Federation has moved to defend its partnership with beIN Media Group, the global rights distribution partner for showpiece national team tournament the World Championship, amid criticism of the deal in German media outlets.
Eurosport hits the bullseye with World Archery extension
World Archery, the sport’s global governing body, has agreed a four-year extension to its deal with international sports broadcaster Eurosport.
Extreme Sailing Series partners with Red Handed TV, IMG
The Extreme Sailing Series has appointed production company Red Handed TV as its host broadcaster and the IMG agency as its distribution partner.