North America
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…
Super Bowl ad sales declined in 2019
Super Bowl advertising sales fell more than six per cent from 2018 according to a report in Bloomberg Businessweek
NBC Sports moves Nascar studio operations to Charlotte
NBC Sports has moved its Nascar television programming from Stamford, Connecticut, to its studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, in order to be closer to the series and showcase its talent
Concacaf appoint Heidi Pellerano as CCO
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has appointed Heidi Pellerano as its new chief commercial officer, in a role that will oversee departments including…
United States market report, 2019
In honour of Super Bowl LIII, SportBusiness Consulting has updated its USA market focus – part of the 2018 SportBusiness Consulting Global Media Report – and made it freely available.
BeIN Sports files fresh complaint against Comcast in carriage dispute
BeIN Sports has filed an additional carriage complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against US media giant Comcast over an alleged unwillingness to negotiate in their ongoing dispute.
DAZN launches MultiView function
Sports streaming service DAZN has announced details of its new MultiView feature, whereby viewers will be able to watch up to four live or on-demand events at the same time on one screen
ESPN+ surpasses two million paid subscribers
ESPN+ grows from strength to strength. ESPN's OTT streaming service now has more than two million paid subscribers, according to Disney chief executive Bob Iger.
DC United leverages twin impact of Audi Field and ‘Rooney effect’ into new deals
MLS team's commercial prospects given ‘dramatic overhaul’ by move to $400m stadium
Mixed-use development with sportsbook planned to capitalise on sports betting legislation
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NBC Sports teams up with McIlroy for new golf venture
The NBC Sports division of US media company NBCUniversal has joined forces with golf star Rory McIlroy to launch what it claims is a first-of-its-kind, direct-to-consumer subscription program