American Football
Syracuse returns to IMG
The athletics division of US college Syracuse University has signed a new multi-year multimedia rights deal with IMG after last month electing to break its contract with the agency in favour of seeking a more lucrative agreement.
ESPN remains home of NFL in Brazil
Pay-television broadcaster ESPN has extended its rights deal for the NFL in Brazil through the 2016 season of the American football league.
ESPN and MAC Conference agree long-term rights deal
US sports broadcaster ESPN has agreed a new long-term media rights deal with the Mid-American Conference US collegiate sports competition.
Learfield Sports extends with Boise State
The Learfield Sports agency has extended its multimedia rights partnership with the athletics division of Boise State University through the 2024-25 season.
SEC Network set for launch
The SEC Network, a new pay-television sports channel dedicated to college sport’s Southeastern Conference, will launch later today (Thursday).
Learfield adds Northern Illinois to college sports roster
The Learfield Sports agency has agreed a 10-year deal to manage the multimedia rights of the athletics division of Northern Illinois University.
Charter signs up for SEC Network launch
Pay-television operator Charter Communications has agreed a carriage deal with sports broadcaster ESPN for the SEC Network, a new pay-television sports channel dedicated to college sport’s Southeastern Conference.
SEC Network furthers reach with DirecTV deal
US satellite-television provider DirecTV has reached an agreement with sports broadcaster ESPN to carry the SEC Network when the new pay-television channel dedicated to college sport’s Southeastern Conference launches on August 14.
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NFL’s Panthers pounce for new regional rights deal
The Carolina Panthers NFL American football franchise has sealed a local media rights deal with regional cable-television broadcaster Time Warner Cable SportsChannel.
NFL’s Steelers launch new video platform
NFL American football franchise the Pittsburgh Steelers have launched a new HD video product offering team-produced content to fans for free.
Cox deal grants SEC Network further exposure
US broadband communications and entertainment company Cox Communications has agreed a carriage deal with sports broadcaster ESPN for the SEC Network, a new pay-television sports channel dedicated to college sport’s Southeastern Conference.
DirecTV to launch fantasy football channel for NFL coverage
US satellite-television provider DirecTV will launch a channel dedicated to fantasy football as part of its Sunday Ticket package covering the NFL American football league.
Comcast set to strike SEC Network deal
US media company Comcast, the country’s largest cable-television operator, is set to strike a carriage deal for SEC Network, a pay-television sports channel dedicated to college sport’s Southeastern Conference.
NFL keen to enhance Twitter Amplify partnership
American football league the NFL is in talks to expand the video content provided through its partnership with the Amplify platform of social networking website Twitter.
CFL broadens presence in US with new ESPN deal
US sports broadcaster ESPN has agreed a multi-year deal with the Canadian Football League for the American football league’s exclusive rights in the United States.
Aereo suspends operations following court ruling
Online streaming service Aereo has suspended its operations following last week’s ruling by the US Supreme Court that it breaches the copyright of major sports leagues and their broadcast partners.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From June 12 to June 25
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