CBS grows Big 12 basketball inventory via ESPN deal
The Big 12 Conference is to enjoy significantly more exposure across CBS Sports for its respected basketball division following its expansion to 16 schools for the 2024-25 academic year.
Brazil to host South America’s first IFSC World Cup leg
South America is to stage its first Climbing World Cup event next year, when the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup Series 2025 heads to Brazil
Nordic-Saudi relations thaw with Viaplay’s SPL deal
The rights deal was announced just two days after the Nordic national FAs met with representatives from Saudi Arabia to hear about the country's plans for hosting the World Cup.
Germany wants Women’s Euro 2029 after summer success
Germany has set out plans to host another major football tournament this decade, after the German Football Association (DFB) announced its intention to bid to stage the Uefa Women's Euro in 2029
WSL nets 11th-hour Disney deal across the Americas
Disney has struck a late deal ensuring live coverage of England's top-flight Women’s Super League across much of the Americas for the 2024-25 season ahead of tonight's (Friday's) kick-off.
Belgian FA seeks stability with Willems CEO hire
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has ended its search for a new chief executive, appointing Peter Willems, a one-time Uefa sponsorship and marketing executive, to the role
Momentum deal bolsters Wasserman’s NHL clientele
Global sports, music and entertainment agency Wasserman has strengthened its position in ice hockey through the acquisition of Canadian firm Momentum Hockey
FFR sues Le Coq Sportif over unpaid kit contract
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) is taking its former kit supplier Le Coq Sportif to court, claiming it is owed more than €5m ($5.6m) in unpaid fees.
PFL hires ex-WWE’s Kaiser to top production role
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has named Chris Kaiser as its head of global productions and content operations, responsible for live event production across all PFL franchises, including PPV Super…
Relevent nets 17-year remit to grow Bundesliga across Americas
Relevent Sports has strengthened its commercial grip on football across the Americas through an unprecedented 17-year, multi-faceted deal with the German Football League (DFL).