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FIM launches new OTT platform
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has detailed plans for a new OTT platform, which will host live coverage of events.
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Sportfive renews USL international distribution role, adds betting remit
The Sportfive agency has signed an extension to its international media rights distribution deal with the United Soccer League and has taken on an additional betting rights remit
World Athletics commences search for host broadcaster
World Athletics has launched a process to appoint a host broadcaster for the World Athletics Series events for five years, from 2025 to 2029
TikTok continues UFC association with expanded content deal
TikTok has announced its latest content agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sportradar wins race for ATP’s global data and betting streaming rights
Sportradar has emerged as the winner of the ATP Tour’s global data and betting streaming rights in a major six-year contract from 2024 onwards.
Lampitt: TDI strengthened tennis’ data foundations ahead of landmark tender
Tennis Data Innovations has undergone a process of putting in place “foundation stones” to establish deeper data points in the sport, according to chief executive David Lampitt.
Genius Sports posts annual revenues of $341m, loss cut to $182m
Sports data and betting services company Genius Sports posted revenue of $341m (€320m) for the 2022 financial year, narrowly ahead of projections, as group net loss dropped considerably from $592.8
Sportway nets Danish ice hockey league media, betting and data rights
Sportway Media Group, the automated production and live streaming firm, has secured exclusive media rights for Metal Ligaen, the top-tier Danish ice hockey league, in a 'long-term' agreement
Lopez, Full Play convicted in football rights bribery case, Martinez acquitted
Hernan Lopez, the former chief executive at Fox International Channels, has been convicted of participating in a scheme to pay bribes to South American football officials, while the Full Play agency has…
Canal Plus global subscriber base exceeds 25m as 2022 revenues near €6bn
Canal Plus, the France-based pay-television broadcaster, has reported a significant uplift in its total subscriber base, with revenues also increasing to €5.87bn ($6.2
OneFootball recruits Beer as SVP, platform and content
Media company and direct-to-consumer streaming platform OneFootball has recruited experienced media specialist Rhys Beer to the role of senior vice-president of platform and content
Klein: IMG looking to add extra facets to Arab Gulf Cup remit
The IMG agency is looking to widen its work with the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) beyond the existing remit currently focused on broadcast and sponsorship rights sales, according to Robert…
Netflix renews golf and tennis docuseries
Netflix has announced that it has renewed its golf and tennis documentary series "Full Swing" and "Break Point" for second seasons
CVC finalises $150m WTA investment deal
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has today (Tuesday) announced the closing of its agreement with CVC Capital Partners that will see the private equity company invest in a new commercial vehicle for t…
Global Champions appoints WePlay to drive d2c growth as broadcast footprint expands
Global Champions, the rights-holder to equestrian sport’s Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL), has turned to the WePlay digital marketing agency in a bid to significantly b…
NFL: Global Super Bowl audience up 7 per cent
The global audience for the recent Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was up 7 per cent from 2022 with 56 million watching the game, according to figures released by the…
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FOOTBALL: Televisa’s World Cup cash-in could prevent Fifa from hitting lofty targets
MULTI-SPORT: IOC retains value of European rights despite lack of competition
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Serie A ‘has potential for significant growth’ as international rights road show begins
Serie A has the potential to secure “significant growth” in its international media rights revenues, according to Lorenzo Casini, president of Lega Serie A.