Multi-sport
Rising cost of sports rights force BBC to reassess savings target
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has raised its savings target by £100m (€128.5m/$141.6m) to £800m per year over the next five years, blaming an increase in the cost of sports rights and producing quality drama programming.
Disney chief raises prospect of a la carte offering for ESPN
A direct-to-consumer offering is being considered for ESPN, according to Bob Iger, chief executive of the US sports broadcaster’s parent company, Walt Disney.
Fox Sports adds Auburn to college rights portfolio
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has signed a multimedia rights deal with the athletics division of Auburn University.
Promax deal widens Eleven’s reach in Poland
International sports broadcaster Eleven Sports Network has further broadened its reach in the Polish market by reaching a carriage agreement with cable operator Promax.
ESPN enters into PlayStation Vue partnership
US sports broadcaster ESPN has agreed a carriage deal with PlayStation Vue, the internet television service owned and operated by consumer electronics firm Sony.
Anti-siphoning remains intact as Australian government details media law shake-up
Australia’s anti-siphoning rules concerning the broadcast of major sports events will remain intact under a major reform package unveiled by the government today (Tuesday).
Discovery recruits MP & Silva exec to aid sports rights drive
The Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) division of international media company Discovery Communications has appointed Sascha Kojic, formerly of the MP & Silva agency, to the newly created role of vice-president of sports for the CEEMEA region.
Eleven Sports Network signs latest Polish carriage deal
International sports broadcaster Eleven Sports Network has further expanded its distribution in Poland by signing an agreement with telecommunications company Orange Polska to broadcast its Eleven and Eleven Sports channels.
Eleven adds Vectra to Polish distribution line-up
International sports broadcaster Eleven Sports Network has completed its collection of Poland’s largest cable television operators by agreeing a carriage deal with Vectra.
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Ofcom closes investigation into Sky’s position in sports market
UK media regulator Ofcom has closed an investigation into pay-television broadcaster Sky regarding the alleged abuse of a dominant market position concerning the wholesale supply of its Sky Sports 1 and 2 channels.
Fox Sports teams up with NextVR for virtual reality coverage
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has sealed a partnership with virtual reality technology provider NextVR.
EBU calls for action over BHRT’s financial crisis
The European Broadcasting Union consortium of public-service broadcasters has written to key decision makers at the European Union to call for joint action to save its member in Bosnia and Herzegovina, BHRT.
Le Sports secures major investment to boost growth plans
Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeTV, has received a $1bn (€900m) boost through a series B financing round, according to the Sina Technology news website.
NEP Australia maintains Commonwealth Games ties with Gold Coast 2018 contract
Production company NEP Australia has extended its long-running association with the Commonwealth Games by being awarded the host broadcaster contract for the 2018 edition of the multi-sport event, which will take place in the Gold Coast region of Australia.
Vodafone and Liberty secure partnership in Netherlands
UK mobile phone operator Vodafone and media company Liberty Global have agreed a deal to combine their operations in the Netherlands.
French regulator to probe proposed beIN Sports France-Vivendi tie-up
France’s competition authority, l'Autorité de la Concurrence, will scrutinise a proposed collaboration between media company Vivendi and pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports France, according to reports in the country.
Pentathlon body launches digital platform
The International Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has launched a new digital platform that will show coverage of its events.