US College Sport
University of Miami claims college sports first with VR channel
The University of Miami has claimed a first for US college sport by developing a virtual reality channel for fans of its athletics teams.
Fox Sports to broadcast College Football Sydney Cup
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has acquired rights to the 2016 College Football Sydney Cup, which will act as the season-opener of the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Championships.
CBS and Turner wrap up March Madness rights until 2032
US broadcasters CBS and Turner agreed to pay a 43-per-cent fee increase to lock down NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship rights until 2032.
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EverSport.tv links up with Pac-12 Networks for global coverage
Online streaming service EverSport.tv has struck a worldwide carriage deal with Pac-12 Networks, the content and multi-platform media company for the Pac-12 US college sports conference.
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Why Pac-12 agreed LeTV deal in China
Last month’s deal between the Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12) and Chinese internet firm LeTV is evidence that China’s internet platforms are providing sports bodies with exposure which has a value beyond rights fees.
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IMG and Baylor extend partnership
The IMG agency has extended its multimedia rights partnership with Baylor University in the US.
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