Multi-sport
CBS to develop sports streaming service
US network CBS has outlined plans to launch an online sports streaming service.
DAZN strikes beIN Sports partnership for new Canadian service
DAZN, the OTT service operated by digital sports media company Perform, has bolstered its rights offering for its new service in Canada by striking a content partnership with pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports.
Sportsfix attracts Australian investment
Sportsfix, a new OTT service for Southeast Asia, has secured further funding from Australian investment group IPO Wealth.
Axel Springer rejects talk of Sport1 takeover
German media company Axel Springer has rejected reports that it is in talks to acquire sports broadcaster Sport1.
Vivendi chief confirms plans for Italian joint venture
French media group Vivendi has confirmed plans to form an Italian pay-television platform in association with its Telecom Italia (TIM) and Groupe Canal subsidiaries.
Sportsfix partners with Celcom for Malaysia launch
Sportsfix, a new OTT service for Southeast Asia, has launched in Malaysia through a partnership with telecommunications company Celcom.
Discovery recruits new leader for DSport
International media and entertainment company Discovery Communications has appointed TS Panesar as the head of its recently-launched Indian pay-television broadcaster, DSport.
Discovery seals $14.6bn deal for Scripps
US media company Discovery Communications has today (Monday) sealed a deal to acquire cable television network owner Scripps Networks Interactive, with the agreement valued at $14.6bn (€12.5bn).
Discovery commences exclusive talks for Scripps takeover
US media company Discovery Communications has entered into exclusive talks to acquire cable television network owner Scripps Networks Interactive, according to multiple reports.
Sky’s operating profit dips, plans outlined for Spanish service
European pay-television group Sky has reported a six per cent fall in operating profit due to the increased costs of rights to football’s English Premier League, while it has outlined plans to launch a “simple and affordable” OTT platform in Spain.
Vivendi lining up Italian pay-television platform – report
French media group Vivendi is pursuing plans to form an Italian pay-television platform in association with its Telecom Italia and Groupe Canal subsidiaries, according to Les Echos.
Canal Plus launches new sports channel in Africa
Pay-television operator Canal Plus International has launched a new sports channel in Africa.
BeIN Sports returns to Etisalat and Du in the UAE
Qatar-based pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has returned to the screens of Etisalat and Du customers in the UAE.
Wige Media to rebrand as Sporttotal
German production company Wige Media is to rebrand as Sporttotal.
ARD/ZDF return to Olympics talks amid mounting pressure
ARD and ZDF are close to a sublicensing deal with Discovery Communications for Olympic Games rights in Germany about nine months after negotiations between the parties broke down.
Mexico set for first OTT sports platform
Mexico’s first over-the-top sports streaming platform is set to launch next month.
Australian government faces scrutiny over Foxtel payment
The Australian government has come under scrutiny for a A$30m (€20m/$22.8m) payment issued to pay-television operator Foxtel to aid its sports operation.
Sony Pictures Networks India revamps sports line-up
Media group Sony Pictures Networks India has launched two new channels amid an overhaul of its sports platform in the Indian subcontinent.