Oceania
Foxtel extends WWE rights deal
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel has extended a rights partnership with US wrestling organisation WWE.
UFC signs new Australian rights partner
Australian IPTV provider Fetch TV has acquired rights to the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.
Australian government faces scrutiny over Foxtel payment
The Australian government has come under scrutiny for a A$30m (€20m/$22.8m) payment issued to pay-television operator Foxtel to aid its sports operation.
Nine wants early Cricket Australia rights deal
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine will push for an early renewal of rights to events operated by Cricket Australia “as soon as possible,” despite plans by the governing body to delay the sales process until next year.
US Open rights up modestly in Australia after new ESPN deal
The value of US Open tennis rights in Australia and New Zealand increased slightly last month, despite Australian incumbent Fox Sports choosing not to renew its deal.
Bigger guarantee helps IMG secure FFA international rights
Football Federation Australia earned a substantial increase in the value of its international media rights in a deal with the IMG agency last month.
Media moguls launch Ten rescue bid
Media moguls Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon have launched a joint takeover bid for troubled Australian commercial broadcaster Network Ten.
SBS picks up rights to Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Australia
Australian public-service broadcaster SBS has secured rights to English Premier League football club Arsenal’s pre-season exhibition matches in Australia.
Seven extends Australian golf deals
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven has agreed new long-term rights deals with the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia.
TVNZ targets America’s Cup return as free-to-air emphasis outlined
New Zealand public-service broadcaster TVNZ has said it will return to contend the rights to the next edition of the America’s Cup after having been outbid for the 35th edition of the sailing showpiece by pay-television broadcaster Sky