Robens takes head of sport reins at rejigged RTL
German media group RTL has named experienced sports rights executive Frank Robens as head of sport
Netball Australia gets government boost for 2027 World Cup
Netball Australia has received A$6m (€3.1m/$4m) in funding from the federal government for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.
Starzplay’s Warkman to lead Times Internet UK
Andy Warkman has been named chief executive of the UK arm of Times Internet, owner of cricket-dedicated broadcaster Willow and the Cricbuzz website
GolTV termination vote leaves Ecuadorian clubs seeking new broadcaster
GolTV's 10-year domestic rights deal for Ecuador’s top-tier two leagues has been ripped up with four years still to run after the pay-television broadcaster failed to meet payment deadlines.
OneFootball, Stadion unite for in-app e-commerce marketplace
OneFootball, the streaming and media platform, has entered into the e-commerce marketplace in its latest attempt to diversify revenue streams and become a fully holistic football content offering
Amazon makes rare sports move in Japan with Copa América
The move represents the first time Amazon has picked up rights in Japan to a sports competition not involving Japanese athletes, following previous coverage of boxing and baseball events.
WTA ends CEO search with move for NBA’s Archer
Portia Archer, a senior US sports and media executive, has today (Wednesday) been named as the new chief executive of the Women’s Tennis Association.
Isco’s Kentucky Championship deal completes PGA Tour title sponsor picture
All tournaments on the PGA Tour now have a title sponsor for the ongoing 2024 season, after Isco Industries, a piping solutions provider, acquired naming rights for the top event in Kentucky
Budweiser returns as an official beer of NHL in Canada
Budweiser is back as an official beer of the National Hockey League in Canada after a two-year hiatus, while the league's sales process is live to fill the same category in the US market.
Champions League final takes audience podium in US
The Uefa Champions League final was the third most-watched on record in homes across the United States, while also setting a new milestone for Paramount+, the streaming service.