North America
CBS launches new OTT sports service
US network CBS has launched its new OTT sports service, CBS Sports HQ, stating it is seeking to take advantage of being the first to the market with such a product.
Comcast submits ‘superior cash proposal’ for Sky
Comcast confirmed this (Tuesday) morning that it has submitted a new offer for Sky, the European broadcaster operated by rival media company 21st Century Fox, despite the latter having agreed a broader deal with Walt Disney late last year.
Fanatiz picks up Conmebol club competition rights in US, Canada
Football streaming service Fanatiz has reached an agreement with the MP & Silva agency for rights in the US and Canada to the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana club competitions.
Fifa set for lucrative TV bonuses if ‘United 2026’ wins World Cup race
World football’s governing body Fifa is reportedly in line for bonuses of $302m (€243.3m) from its North American broadcast partners should it decide to award hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to the ‘United 2026’ joint proposal from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
DAZN lands rights to Joshua v Parker
DAZN, the OTT service operated by digital sports media company Perform, has acquired rights in a host of markets to boxing’s upcoming world heavyweight unification clash between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.
Altice acquires NBA rights, Sling TV claims first with League Pass deal
Telco Altice has acquired rights to North American basketball league the NBA in the Dominican Republic, while multichannel television streaming service Sling TV has claimed a first with a carriage deal for out-of-market live game subscription service NBA League Pass.
SUM seeks to bolster video content offering with Copa90 deal
Soccer United Marketing, the media and marketing arm of North America’s Major League Soccer, has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based digital media company Copa90.
YouTube, Twitter and Amazon in contention for Thursday Night Football rights
Video-sharing service YouTube, social media platform Twitter and e-commerce and media company Amazon are all in contention for the digital streaming rights package being marketed by American football league the NFL for its Thursday Night Football property, according to multiple reports.
A new day for Fox as it bets big on Thursday Night Football
Fox’s acquisition of broadcast rights to the NFL’s Thursday Night Football package is the first step in the US media group’s rebuilding project after many of its assets were sold to Disney.
Toronto Wolfpack seeks to engage global fan base with OTT service
Toronto Wolfpack, the world’s first transatlantic rugby league club, has launched an OTT platform that will grant fans outside of Canada and the UK live and on-demand access to its games.
CBS outlines launch plans for new OTT sports platform
US network CBS has said its new OTT sports service, CBS Sports HQ, will launch later this month.
Turner deal boosts YouTube TV’s sports offering
Video-sharing company YouTube has bolstered the sports output of its US cable-free live television service, YouTube TV, through a new partnership with media company Turner.
ESPN partners with Sky for F1 coverage
US sports broadcaster ESPN has agreed a deal with Sky Sports to bring the UK pay-television broadcaster’s coverage of the Formula One motor-racing series to its audiences.
Turner and Intel launch NBA’s new VR platform
The Turner Sports division of US cable-television broadcaster Turner Broadcasting System and technology company Intel have launched a new platform that will result in extensive virtual reality coverage of North American basketball league the NBA.
Tennis Channel extends ATP deal, adds digital rights
Pay-television broadcaster Tennis Channel has extended an agreement for US rights to the men’s ATP World Tour.
DAZN secures World Snooker rights in Canada
DAZN, the OTT service operated by digital sports media company Perform, has acquired rights in Canada to a host of major tournaments operated by the World Snooker sanctioning body.
MLS takes streaming service to ESPN Plus
North America’s Major League Soccer has said it will move its MLS Live out-of-market streaming package to ESPN Plus, the new OTT service being launched by US sports broadcaster ESPN.
Comcast could return with fresh offer for Fox assets
Comcast is considering submitting a new offer for rival media company 21st Century Fox’s business assets, despite the latter having agreed a deal with Walt Disney in December, according to reports.