American Football
MEDIA RIGHTS: From October 2 to 15
Media rights clips from October 2 to 15
NFL and Sony to develop audience
The National Football League’s deal with media company Multi Screen Media this month is seen by both parties as a long-term proposition to develop the sport in India.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From September 18 to October 1
Media rights clips from September 18 to October 1
ESPN seals rights to American football development league
Pay-television broadcaster ESPN has acquired rights to the new Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL) American football development competition, according to Forbes.
DirecTV seals extension of NFL Sunday Ticket rights deal
Satellite-television provider DirecTV has extended an exclusive rights deal for the NFL American football Sunday Ticket package of programming.
FCC votes to end blackout rule
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the controversial ‘blackout’ rule that blocks certain sports events from being shown live on television in their local market if they fail to meet a specified level of ticket sales.
FCC set to vote on sports ‘blackout’ rule
The US Federal Communications Commission will today (Tuesday) vote on a proposal to end the controversial ‘blackout’ rule that blocks certain sports events from being shown live on television in their local market if they fail to meet a specified level of ticket sales.
BSkyB and NFL agree long-term rights extension
UK-pay-television broadcaster BSkyB has extended and expanded a rights deal for the NFL American football league.
IMG beats Yes TV to NFL but keeps rival on board
The IMG Events & Media agency beat off strong competition for the Asian rights to the US National Football League earlier this month, including a bid by incumbent rights-holder Yes TV.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From September 4 to September 17
Media rights clips from September 4 to 17
NFL touches down in India with Sony Six
Indian media company Multi Screen Media (MSM) has acquired rights for American football’s NFL in a four-year deal, from 2014-15 to 2017-18.
DirecTV closing in on NFL Sunday Ticket extension
US satellite television provider DirecTV has said that it expects to seal an extension to its key rights deal with the NFL American football league by the end of the year.
Big East teams up with Fox Sports for new digital channel
The Big East Conference college sports organisation has partnered with the Fox Sports division of US network Fox to launch a new digital channel offering free live streaming of 80-100 events annually.
FCC to vote on ending sports ‘blackout’ rule
Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission in the United States, has said the media regulator will vote on September 30 on a proposal to end the ‘blackout’ rule that blocks certain sports events from being shown live on television in their local market if they fail to meet a specified level of ticket sales.
NFL expands IMG partnership into Asia
American football’s NFL has appointed the IMG agency to distribute media rights in parts of Asia.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From August 21 to September 3
Media rights clips from August 21 to September 3
TV4 acquires American football rights in Sweden
Swedish commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV4 has acquired rights for various American football events in the country over the next two years.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From July 24 to August 20
Media rights clips from July 24 to August 20