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Disney’s BAMTech investment to herald new ESPN service
US sports broadcaster ESPN will launch a new multi-sport subscription streaming service after its owner, the Walt Disney media company, confirmed an investment in BAMTech, the video technology business of MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media arm of Major League Baseball.
NextVR secures Asian investment, targets global growth
Virtual reality broadcast technology company NextVR is targeting global expansion after receiving significant funding from a raft of high-profile investors.
NBCU expands Snapchat partnership
NBCUniversal has agreed a content and advertising deal with Snapchat that will allow the US media company to produce original shows for the social media platform.
University of Miami claims college sports first with VR channel
The University of Miami has claimed a first for US college sport by developing a virtual reality channel for fans of its athletics teams.
CBS Sports engages with Tough Mudder
Active lifestyle and endurance events company Tough Mudder has agreed a multi-year rights deal with the CBS Sports division of US network CBS.
NFL and Dish end carriage dispute
The National Football League’s NFL Network cable-television channel and NFL Red Zone game-day service have returned to the schedules of US pay-television provider Dish Network after the two parties agreed a fresh carriage deal.
NFL extends and expands Snapchat partnership
American football league the NFL has signed a multi-year extension to its partnership with social media platform Snapchat.
South Dakota State extends multimedia rights partnership
US regional sports broadcaster Midco Sports Network has extended its multimedia rights partnership with the athletics department of South Dakota State University.
NBC teams up with Facebook, Instagram ahead of Rio 2016
The NBC Olympics division of US media company NBCUniversal has partnered with social media platforms Facebook and Instagram ahead of the start of the 2016 summer Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.
ELeague unveils groundbreaking Twitter deal
Social media platform Twitter will stream live coverage of the ELeague esports competition today (Friday) and tomorrow.
Fox Sports lands in-market streaming deal with NHL
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has signed a multi-year live streaming partnership with North American ice hockey league the NHL.
NFL Network broadens reach with PlayStation Vue deal
American football league the NFL has brokered a deal for PlayStation Vue, the internet television service owned and operated by consumer electronics firm Sony, to carry its NFL Network cable-television channel and NFL RedZone game-day service.
Twitter adds MLB and NHL games to major league portfolio
Social media platform Twitter has secured live streaming rights to Major League Baseball and National Hockey League games under a deal with MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and internet arm of the North American baseball league.
Verizon moves for Yahoo in near $5bn deal
US telecommunications company Verizon has today (Monday) sealed a $4.83bn (€4.38bn) deal to acquire the operating business of internet company Yahoo.
Twitter seals content partnership with Campus Insiders
Social media platform Twitter has entered into a content partnership with Campus Insiders, a digital video network for college sports in the US.
NBA to stream US Olympic warm-up games via Facebook Live
North American basketball league the NBA has agreed a deal with social media platform Facebook to stream live coverage of USA Basketball’s warm-up games for the summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ACC positioned for ‘long-term future’ through network launch
US college sports organisation the Atlantic Coast Conference has confirmed the launch of its own network after agreeing an extension to its rights deal with US sports broadcaster ESPN.
IMG College extends Tulane University partnership
The IMG College division of the IMG agency has extended its multimedia rights and licensing deal with Tulane University in the US.