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Fubo Q3 net loss narrows to $55m
Fubo has improved its third-quarter performance compared to the same period last year, though is still operating at a loss, the streaming platform has revealed in its latest financials earnings report
St Pauli eyes €30m from sale of stadium to fans
Bundesliga club St. Pauli hopes to raise up to €30m ($32.6m) in capital from the sale of a majority stake in its Millerntor Stadium to a fans co-operative.
French senate advocates sole Ligue 1 broadcaster
A report by the French senate has recommended that future domestic media rights to Ligue 1 are allocated to just one broadcaster and has called for a fresh crackdown on piracy to defend the property’s d…
Energizer boosts St. Louis City with stadium deal
Two years after its previous deal fell through, St. Louis City SC has announced battery giant Energizer as its new stadium naming sponsor.
EXCLUSIVE: Stats Perform seeks abrupt end to Serie A deal
Stats Perform is attempting to suddenly withdraw from its agreement for betting rights to Italy's Serie A, shocking staff on both sides of the deal.
Cincinnati creates in-house unit for sponsorship sales
The University of Cincinnati (UC) has become the latest top college in the United States to bring its sponsorship sales in-house.
Visit Nayarit furthers US sport push with Lakers
Mexican tourism board Visit Nayarit has continued its push into US sport by striking a sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Lakers
Paris 2024 boosts Comcast’s Q3 financials
Comcast has reported a near $2bn uplift in quarterly total revenue, year-on-year, aided by what chairman and CEO, Brian Roberts, described as an “incredibly successful Paris Summer Olympics”
BeIN’s LFP sponsorship investment under threat
The sponsorship element of beIN Sports' rights deal with France's Professional Football League (LFP) is under serious threat as Ligue 1's new domestic media rights contracts could be further devalued.
LA28 brings in Nike’s Slusher to drive revenues
The commercial programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is to be spearheaded by former Nike executive John Slusher.
Premiership Rugby hires Cooke as commercial lead
Ex-URC sponsorship chief Cooke brings significant commercial experience at a time of strong financial headwinds for Premiership Rugby.
Eredivisie, IMG plot international OTT strategy
IMG and the Eredivisie plan to launch an online streaming platform to showcase matches not taken by international broadcasters and are also looking to include Dutch Cup rights in a wider package.
Eagle Football planning $1.1bn recap ahead of US IPO
Eagle Football Holdings (EFH), the multi-club ownership group run by American entrepreneur John Textor, has announced plans for a $1.1bn (€1bn) recapitalisation ahead of a New York Stock Exchange flotation next year.
WSL nets security with Sky, BBC renewals
Sky and the BBC are to remain as the domestic homes of English football's Women’s Super League until 2030 after long-term five-year rights deals were announced today (Wednesday).
Uefa commits €1bn to women’s football
Uefa has committed to investing €1bn ($1.1bn) in women’s football until 2030 as part of its new ‘Unstoppable’ strategy, with plans to launch a second club competition and a new commercial concept for the Women’s Champions League.
F1 returning to Eleven in Poland amid Viaplay exit
Eleven Sports is continuing to profit from Viaplay's planned exit from Poland, after regaining rights in the country to Formula 1 motor racing.
Hisense kickstarts Fifa Club World Cup sponsorship sales
Hisense has become the first brand to sponsor the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup, kickstarting the commercial programme for the competition that has so far failed to catch fire.
What’s next in cricket’s commercial journey?
Cricket's future formats, media rights, and new markets were under discussion at a panel session at this year’s Sportel conference in Monaco yesterday (Tuesday).