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NBC Sports ramps up figure skating coverage with fresh deal
U.S. Figure Skating has extended and expanded its media rights agreement with the NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal.
Fox Sports takes rights to new NBA tournament
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has agreed a multi-year rights partnership with the NBA through which it will back the North American basketball league’s new Jr. NBA World Championship.
World Endurance Championship signs North American rights deal
Cable and satellite-television broadcaster Velocity has acquired rights in the US and Canada to the World Endurance Championship motor-racing series.
Twitch becomes first rights partner for NBA 2K League
Social video platform Twitch has enhanced its ties to North American basketball league the NBA by agreeing to become its first media rights partner for esports competition the NBA 2K League.
Fox and Sky step up backing of FuboTV with fresh funding
US sports-focused OTT streaming service FuboTV has secured a further $75m (€61.3m) from investors including media group 21st Century Fox and European pay-television broadcaster Sky as it seeks to expand operations.
ESPN and Fox Sports line up joint bid for UFC rights
Sports broadcasters ESPN and Fox Sports have submitted a joint bid for the US rights to mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship, according to multiple reports.
Takeover panel rules Disney must bid for Sky
US media company Walt Disney has been told it will have to make a full takeover bid for Sky, the European pay-television broadcaster operated by rival media company 21st Century Fox, even if the UK competition regulator scuppers Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to seize full control.
Arena Football League targets fan engagement with new partnerships
The Arena Football League has signed a host of new rights partnerships which are designed to enhance the game experience for fans of the indoor American football league.
Twitch partners with fan-led American football league
Social video platform Twitch has agreed a rights deal with the Fan Controlled Football League, an innovative new indoor American football league which is set to launch in the US next year.
Canal Plus grants Top 14 US exposure through DirecTV tie-up
French pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has agreed a content partnership with US satellite-television provider DirecTV that will grant the Top 14 domestic rugby union league exposure in the US.
Major League Rugby teams up with AT&T Sports Networks
New US rugby union competition Major League Rugby has completed its distribution package for its maiden season by agreeing a partnership with the AT&T Sports Networks division of US telco AT&T.
FloSports picks up World Rallycross Championship rights
Sports streaming specialist FloSports has agreed a multi-year deal for exclusive rights in the US to motorsport series the World Rallycross Championship (World RX).
Ivy League signs fresh ESPN agreement
The Ivy League US collegiate sports conference has signed a new long-term partnership with ESPN that will result in a host of events being showcased on the sports broadcaster’s new OTT platform, ESPN+.
Twitter extends live streaming deal with MLB
Social media platform Twitter has renewed its rights deal with Major League Baseball for the 2018 season.
Univision Deportes enters MMA market with Combate Americas
Mixed martial arts promotion Combate Americas has signed a multi-year rights deal with US pay-television broadcaster Univision Deportes.
ESPN sets launch date for new OTT service
US sports broadcaster ESPN has said that its new direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service, ESPN+, will launch on April 12.
Turner confirms April 7 launch for OTT service
Media company Turner has confirmed that its new OTT sports service will be called Bleacher Report Live and will launch next month.
NBA details groundbreaking live streaming offering
The digital division of North American basketball league the NBA has confirmed landmark plans to allow fans to purchase and watch live games in-progress at a reduced price.