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DFL to re-tender Package B after arbitration ruling
The German Football League (DFL) must re-auction a major package of domestic broadcast rights following an arbitration ruling today (Tuesday) in response to DAZN’s legal challenge to its tender process.
Robinhood marks NBA first with Heat patch deal
Online brokerage firm Robinhood has become the first brand to hold three NBA jersey patch agreements simultaneously after agreeing a multi-year contract with Miami Heat.
Verizon connects with Fifa for 2026 World Cup
Verizon is the third US-based brand in a month to sign up as a 2026 Fifa World Cup sponsor, after Bank of America and Frito-Lay.
DAZN furthers Saudi links with SPL channels
DAZN has struck an agreement to launch club-specific Saudi Pro League channels, its latest effort to develop closer commercial ties in the Kingdom
SPFL swaps betting video distributor in Stats Perform deal
Betting video rights to the Scottish Premiership will be exclusively commercialised from next season onwards by Stats Perform, which replaces rival IMG Arena in the role
Betis secures €125m refinancing with Goldman Sachs
Real Betis has become the latest LaLiga club to secure a refinancing agreement with US investment bank Goldman Sachs, announcing a €125m ($139.2m) loan it says has been secured "under very favourable conditions".
Sky NZ renews A-Leagues as Auckland team joins
Sky New Zealand has secured exclusive rights to the men’s and women’s A-Leagues for another three years, with a second New Zealand team joining for the coming season.
UBS sticks with Mercedes F1 after series bid fail
Swiss bank UBS has renewed its sponsorship of the Mercedes Formula 1 Team, despite missing out on a central deal with the motorsports series for next season
DAZN adds SLB, LBA to global basketball output
DAZN has added Great Britain’s Super League Basketball and Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) to its portfolio of basketball broadcast rights and properties streamed globally.
Eleven is lone Ligue 1 broadcaster in Poland
Eleven Sports is now the sole Ligue 1 broadcaster in Poland after signing off on a five-season rights deal
End in sight for Friedkin’s Everton takeover saga
The protracted sale of Farhad Moshiri’s majority stake in Premier League club Everton could finally reach its conclusion after an agreement was announced with Dan Friedkin, the American owner of AS Roma.
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.
PCB ordered to ban betting sponsorships
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been banned from agreeing sponsorship deals with betting companies after the Peshawar High Court considered a petition which challenged deals with so-called ‘proxy’ firms.
Relaunched Intercontinental Cup set for Qatar
Fifa has announced details of its relaunched Intercontinental Cup, with European champions Real Madrid to play in the final on December 18 in Qatar following a series of regional play-off matches
Whisper lands French Open host broadcast business
Whisper has won a high-profile piece of new business in a five-year deal to displace HBS and become the host broadcaster of tennis’ French Open.
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.
Barclays unveils WSL, Premier League extensions
Barclays has finally announced an extension to its title sponsorship agreement with the Women’s Super League and its long-running association with the Premier League.
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