Universal Sports Network signs Suddenlink carriage deal

US pay-television sports broadcaster Universal Sports Network has signed a multi-year carriage deal with national cable distributor Suddenlink.

Suddenlink will carry Universal Sports Network as part of its new Sports Plus subscription tier, which launched on July 1.

Subscribers will also be able to access to Universal Sports’ exclusive sports content via Suddenlink's video-on-demand and TV Everywhere services.

Universal Sports has rights in the US to sporting properties such as the Olympic Games and various endurance and action sports.