M6 and TF1 ask to defer Euro 2020 rights payments
French free-to-air commercial broadcasters M6 and TF1 have asked to defer their rights payments for football’s 2020 European Championship after the tournament was pushed back by a year, it has been reported.
Viaplay part of Com Hem pay-TV package in Nent renewal
The Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) has renewed its distribution contract in Sweden with telecoms and cable television operator Com Hem
British Open cancelled, rest of golf major schedule reworked
Golf’s Open Championship has been cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the ongoing global spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the US Open has been postponed to September amidst a c…
EXCLUSIVE: SNTV shuts down US operation, switches focus to Asia
SNTV, the sports video news agency that is a joint venture between IMG and the Associated Press, has closed down its New York-based US operation, SportBusiness understands
IMG in talks with FA after withholding FA Cup rights payment
The IMG agency has withheld its payment to the Football Association for international rights to the FA Cup as rights-holders continue to feel the effect of the sports shutdown
Dorna provides advance payments to MotoGP teams
Dorna Sports, the commercial rights-holder to motorcycling’s MotoGP series, is to provide its teams with advance payments as the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to take hold.
EHF feasibility study helps to forestall rights-holder claims
The European Handball Federation’s move to provide alternative dates for its competitions has not only afforded the necessary details to stakeholders for planning purposes, but also offers concrete information f…
IOC seeks ‘equitable solution’ over broadcast payment schedules
The International Olympic Committee will look to find an “equitable solution” with rights-holding broadcasters over payment schedules for rights to the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games, according to Timo Lum…
Highlight’s sports and event sales up after higher Team Marketing commission
Highlight Communications, the Switzerland-based media company, has reported a 1
LFP dealt further blow as beIN suspends rights payments
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has informed the French Professional League (LFP) that it is suspending its payments for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 rights until the competitions resume