North America
A+E Networks end partnership with NWSL
The National Women’s Soccer League and A+E Networks have ended their three year partnership a year early.
Yahoo Sports building Mets, NBC partnerships
Yahoo Sports has announced it is building a digital subscription product for the New York Mets MLB franchise
USL League One sign rights deal with ESPN
New third-tier US soccer league USL League One has agreed a media-rights deal with Disney-owned OTT platform ESPN+
Mediapro strikes 10-year deal for new Canadian Premier League
The Mediapro agency has agreed a 10-year deal to distribute media-rights for effectively all Canadian soccer, including home matches of the national team and the new Canadian Premier League
FloSports expands portfolio with Big 12 championships
OTT provider FloSports' portfolio of championships and properties gained a boost as the broadcaster will again air the Big 12 conference winter and spring championships
Angels owner interested in purchasing two RSNs
The owner of Major League Baseball team the Los Angeles Angels, Arte Moreno, reaffirmed earlier this week that he's interested in buying the two Regional Sports Networks which air the Angels' matches
Fury deal with Top Rank and Queensberry provides leverage, but few guarantees for ESPN
Tyson Fury’s co-promotional deal with Top Rank and Queensberry Promotions cannot guarantee all his next five fights appear on ESPN in the US, SportBusiness understands.
NBA goes social with Facebook Watch partnership
North American basketball league the NBA has agreed a game highlights deal with social media platform Facebook
US government urged to take action against Saudi Arabia over beoutQ
A number of US sports and entertainment bodies, trade associations and international broadcasters have made submissions to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) demanding the Kingdom…
DAZN to show Joshua’s US debut at Madison Square Garden
DAZN will show Anthony Joshua’s next heavyweight title defence in the US, agreeing a deal with Matchroom Boxing’s UK arm to acquire the rights.
Chicago Cubs confirm launch of own regional sports network
The Chicago Cubs have confirmed the launch of their long-awaited regional sports network, which will begin in February 2020 in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group
World Surf League signs Fox Sports rights deal
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has signed an exclusive rights deal with the World Surf League
ESPN repairs NFL relations with Scouting Combine broadcast on ABC
ESPN's decision to broadcast two hours of the NFL Scouting Combine – a week-long showcase where college football players perform physical and mental skills in front of coaches, general managers and sc…
FloSports builds gymnastics portfolio with FIG events deal
Sports-streaming service FloSports has acquired rights in Canada to events organised by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)
RSN bidding grows more complicated with Moreno interest
The fate of the 22 Regional Sports Networks, owned by 21st Century Fox but slated for divestment as part of the Disney purchase of Fox assets continues to grow more complicated
MLB owners back plan to buy Fox RSNs
Major League Baseball's owners are backing commissioner Rob Manfred's plan to buy 21 of the 22 regional sports networks currently up for auction.
Disney is selling the RSNs a condition of its $71.
Turner Sports sells out NBA All-Star Game ad inventory in record time
Turner Sports has sold out its available units for next weekend's NBA All-Star Game across the entire three days of festivities in Charlotte in record time.
Caesars Entertainment signs landmark deal with Turner Sports
The Turner Sports division of US cable-television broadcaster Turner Broadcasting System has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with Caesars Entertainment to develop gaming-themed content for sports…