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NBCU sees ratings fall for Rio 2016
US media company NBCUniversal has recorded its first television ratings slip for a summer Olympic Games since 2000.
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.
Cricket Australia enjoys results of American tender
Cricket Australia improved its exposure and income from North America in a series of deals with NBCSN, Willow and the Asian Television Network.
NFL’s Ravens extend with local rights partner
WBAL, a regional affiliate of US media group NBCUniversal, has extended a local rights deal with NFL American football franchise the Baltimore Ravens.
Premiership value soars as rights are split across Africa
The English Premiership has at least quadrupled in value and significantly increased its coverage in sub-Saharan Africa, taking advantage of competition between pay-television broadcasters
NBA’s Trail Blazers extend with local right partner
The Portland Trail Blazers North American NBA basketball franchise has extended a local rights deal with CSN Northwest, part of the NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal.
NBC Sports adds Royal Ascot to horseracing portfolio
The NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal has acquired exclusive media rights in the country to UK horseracing showpiece Royal Ascot under a multi-year deal.
NBC Sports makes first major foray into VR with Kentucky Derby
The NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal linked up with virtual reality technology company NextVR to present coverage of this year’s Kentucky Derby US horse-racing event.
NBC Sports pens extended rights deal with AVP Tour
The NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal has renewed its rights deal with the Association of Volleyball Professionals Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.
Thursday Night Football again brings gains for NFL
Increasing the value of its Thursday Night Football rights while dividing content once more illustrates the sheer power of the National Football League.
NBC Universo to broadcast PGA Tour’s Mexican tournament
NBC Universo, the Spanish-language sports and entertainment cable channel of US media company NBCUniversal, will broadcast live coverage of this year’s OHL Classic at Mayakoba, the only Mexican-based event on golf’s PGA Tour.
Universal Sports Network to close as rights switch to NBCU
US pay-television sports broadcaster Universal Sports Network is to close down next month, with its rights being transferred to media company NBCUniversal.
NBC to begin Open coverage in 2016
The NBC Sports Group division of media company NBCUniversal has struck a deal to assume live coverage in the US of golf’s Open Championship from the 2016 edition of the British event – a year earlier than planned.
NBC doubles fee for longer Premier League term
NBCUniversal blew its rivals out of the water to retain Premier League rights in the US earlier this month – the league’s first deal in its new international sales cycle.
NBC Sports completes Triple Crown set with Preakness Stakes extension
The NBC Sports Group division of US media company NBCUniversal has agreed a long-term extension to its broadcast agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club for the Preakness Stakes horseracing event.
USA Network builds on live sports strategy with Premier League games
NBCUniversal-owned pay-television channel USA Network will show a weekly match from football’s English Premier League throughout the forthcoming 2015-16 season.
Universal Sports to launch digital service for Rugby World Cup
US pay-television sports broadcaster Universal Sports Network will launch a new digital streaming pay-per-view service for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England.
US Women’s World Cup win sets ratings record
The US national team’s victory over Japan in the final of the 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup attracted a record television audience for a football match in the US.