Ice Hockey
Rogers secures rights to World Cup of Hockey – report
Canadian telecommunications company Rogers Communications has acquired broadcast rights to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey national team ice hockey tournament, according to the Globe and Mail.
Slovak Sport reduces channel portfolio
The Slovak Sport portfolio of channels will be reduced today with the Slovak Sport.TV 3 channel ceasing transmission today (Thursday).
Swisscom and Teleclub partner for new VOD platform
Swiss telecommunications company Swisscom has partnered with pay-television broadcaster Teleclub to launch a new subscription video-on-demand service offering sports and entertainment content.
MTG strikes partnership with Tele2 for Viaplay service
Modern Times Group, the multi-territory commercial and pay-television broadcaster, has struck a deal to offer its Viaplay online streaming service, which includes various sports content, to customers of Swedish telecommunications operator Tele2.
MEDIA RIGHTS: October 30 to November 12
Media rights clips from October 30 to November 12
NHL partners with CCTV in China
North American ice hockey league the NHL has signed a rights deal with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From October 16 to 29
Media rights clips from October 16 to 29
Madison Square Garden Company proposes spin-off for media and sports unit
Madison Square Garden Company, which owns US regional pay-television channels MSG Network and MSG Plus, along with major league franchises the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers, has proposed to spin-off its media and sports businesses from its entertainment division.
Sport1 extends German ice hockey rights deal
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has extended its rights deal with the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) through the 2017-18 season.
NHL’s Ducks retain regional rights partner
NHL ice hockey franchise the Anaheim Ducks has signed a “long-term” contract extension with local broadcast rights-holder Fox Sports Prime Ticket.
Dallas Stars extend with local rights-holder
NHL ice hockey team the Dallas Stars has agreed a multi-year extension to its local rights deal with pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports Southwest.
TSN expands NCAA Hockey coverage
Canadian pay-television sports broadcaster TSN has agreed a new partnership with College Hockey Inc, the commercial rights-holder of NCAA Division I men’s college ice hockey, to deliver expanded live coverage of the 2014-15 season.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From October 2 to 15
Media rights clips from October 2 to 15
ARD and ZDF extend commitment to German Ice Hockey League
The Sportsman Media Group agency has agreed a two-year extension to its contract with SportA, the sports rights agency for German public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF, to cover the German Ice Hockey League (DEL).
STV deal extends Setanta Sports’ reach in Baltic markets
International sports broadcaster Setanta Sports has broadened its reach in the Baltic markets by agreeing a carriage deal with Estonian cable television operator STV.
Latvian operator offers Setanta Sports
Latvian cable television operator Baltcom has agreed a carriage deal with international sports broadcaster Setanta Sports.
Ufa Sports adds new broadcast partners for KHL
European club ice hockey competition the Kontinental Hockey League has strengthened its global footprint with the Ufa Sports agency securing a host of new broadcast rights deals.
Sportradar boosts streaming coverage with Infront deal
Sports and betting-related services company Sportradar has agreed a media rights deal with the Infront Sports & Media agency.