Competitive threat of Saudi-backed PFL hits WWE, Endeavor share prices
News this week of Saudi Arabian state investment in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has caused shares in both World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Group (UFC) parent Endeavor…
NZR review delivers scathing attack on Super Rugby’s commercial appeal
A review of the governance of New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has warned that the Super Rugby competition must be overhauled in order to become a viable commercial proposition
Endeavor reveals size of first dividend payment
Endeavor has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $27m (€24.8m) to be paid to shareholders on September 29.
Dorna rolls out MotoGP tech strategy with GoPro deal
Motorcycling’s MotoGP continues to place a focus on technology-led commercial deals after a new agreement was secured with GoPro.
Kasten: Investors’ PWHL business plan exceeds 10 years
The ownership group behind North America’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has a business plan that covers at least a decade, according to Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten who is …
Cosmote serves up ATP Tour rights extension
Greek pay-television broadcaster Cosmote has retained exclusive ATP Tour rights for another three seasons, strengthening its grip on the property until 2026
No native UHD production at Euro 2024
Uefa will not produce coverage of Euro 2024 in native ultra high-definition (UHD), instead opting for a single ‘multi-purpose’ broadcast format, SportBusiness can disclose.
Ex-World Rugby CCO Hill to lead GVS-Propel event services venture
Tom Hill, former chief commercial officer at World Rugby, is to head up a new venture set up by Global Venue Services (GVS) and the Propel collective of sports and health specialists to develop shared…
Sportway enters tenth market with Italian ice sports contract
Sportway Media Group (SMG) has made the Italian Ice Sports Federation (FISG) its latest client as the automated production and live streaming firm adds business in its 10th country
EXCLUSIVE: DACH region kicks off Serie A’s international rights RFPs
Lega Serie A has launched its first request for proposal (RFP) for its forthcoming international rights sales cycle by going to market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland