North America
Real Madrid partners with Cinedigm to create branded streaming channel in US
LaLiga giants Real Madrid has partnered with United States-based entertainment company Cinedigm to create a branded sports streaming channel in North America.
ESPN fires back at Big 12 accusations
Texas and Oklahoma receive sought-after invitations to join the SEC
Sky reports 28-per-cent revenue increase, adds Peacock to service
Sky, the Comcast-owned European pay-television broadcaster, has reported a 28-per-cent increase in second quarter-revenues to $5.22bn (€4.3
Wimbledon secures its future with long-term Disney, BBC renewals
Both deals were completed in private negotiations without extensive discussions with other broadcasters in the respective territories.
Comcast’s Roberts: ‘We don’t need M&A’
Company chairman and CEO touts organic growth across multiple operating units
Professional Pickleball Association Tour secures Fox Sports rights deal
The Professional Pickleball Association has significantly expanded its reach by securing a domestic media rights deal with Fox Sports
Athletes Unlimited expands international, domestic broadcast reach for lacrosse league
Athletes Unlimited, the start-up network of professional sports leagues, is significantly expanding the reach of its inaugural lacrosse league with a series of international and domestic media rights …
Big 12 alleges ESPN is conspiring to aid Texas, Oklahoma exits
Conference demands network "cease and desist" poaching-related activity
CBS Sports expands soccer portfolio with SPFL rights
CBS Sports has expanded its soccer portfolio by securing the exclusive United States media rights to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) in a long-term agreement
Univision invests in Combate Global in ‘first step’ of combat sports strategy
Univision Communications has acquired a “significant” equity stake in the Combate Global mixed martial arts promotion in a deal that the US Spanish-language broadcaster says is reflective of a first ste…
NBCUniversal suffers major setback with Biles exit
Star gymnast's exit from competition places greater spotlight on athlete mental health
Barstool Sports secures naming, media rights to Arizona Bowl
Sports and culture media company Barstool Sports is significantly expanding its presence in the North American sports industry by securing both the naming rights and exclusive media rights to the Arizona…
Tokyo Opening Ceremony viewership in US tracking to record low
Early results show sharp drops compared to Rio and London Olympics
FC Barcelona to feature on ABC during opening weekend of 2021-22 LaLiga season
The opening weekend of the United States media rights deal between ESPN and LaLiga will be highlighted by the FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad match on August 15 being showcased on the main ABC network
NBA Finals ratings show historical weakness
Bucks-Suns matchup finishes with fourth lowest viewership in last 35 years
Amazon Prime to offer CBC’s Tokyo 2020 coverage in Canada
Canadian public-service broadcaster CBC has struck an agreement for Amazon Prime Video, the OTT subscription platform of internet retail giant Amazon, to show its coverage of the summer Olympic Games in…
NBC Sports secures US rights to 2021 FIDE World Chess Championship
NBC Sports has secured the United States broadcasting rights to the International Chess Federation's (FIDE's) 2021 world championship match between title holder Magnus Carlsen and Russian challenger Ian…
NFL Media bolsters executive ranks with three key hires
National Football League subsidiary NFL Media has bolstered its executive ranks with the hiring of three new vice presidents: Angela Ellis, Sandy Nunez, and Tony Cole