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Fox ‘highly unlikely’ to join NBA rights race, says Murdoch
Fox Corporation is “highly unlikely” to bid for the next set of domestic broadcast rights to the NBA basketball league, according to the company’s executive chair and CEO, Lachlan Murdoch.
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Cleveland WTA tournament signs with SeatGeek for new stadium
Tennis in the Land, the Women's Tennis Association Cleveland event, has signed up ticketing technology company SeatGeek in a multi-year deal with the event due to take place in a new tennis-specific stadium…
Gemini Sports Analytics agrees deal with Genius for NCAA data
Gemini Sports Analytics and data, technology and broadcast services group Genius Sports have announced a new partnership to integrate official National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football and…
NHL’s Coyotes’ $2.1bn arena plan rejected in vote
The National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes' plan to build a new arena in Tempe, Arizona, is in limbo after voters rejected the plan
IMG Arena to provide tracking data for MLS Next Pro
IMG Arena, the betting division of the Endeavor-owned IMG agency, has extended its deal with Major League Soccer to provide tracking data to MLS Next Pro, the league’s lower-division competition.
ServiceNow, NHL sign North American partnership
Workflow company ServiceNow has announced a multi-year North American partnership with the National Hockey League, enhancing gameday operations, employee productivity, and supporting new connected fan…
CarMax expands WNBA sponsorship, becomes ‘Changemaker’
American car retailer CarMax has renewed its sponsorship deal with the Women's National Basketball Association in a multi-year deal that makes the company become the latest 'WNBA Changemaker'
Endeavor unveils TKO as new merged entity for UFC, WWE
The new, publicly listed company that will combine Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will operate under the name TKO Group Holdings, the Endeavor group has announced
NWSL signs media agreement with USA Today Sports
The National Women's Soccer League has announced a multi-year agreement with Gannett-owned USA Today Sports as the league's official media partner
Sportfive, Octagon and Legends to commercialise new USL Super League
The United Soccer League has called on the Sportfive and Octagon agencies, as well as premium experiences company Legends, to drive media and sponsorship interest in the USL Super League, the second-tier…
WNBA revamps digital platforms ahead of 27th season
The Women's National Basketball Association has redesigned its global platforms, the WNBA app and official league website, as the league heads into its 27th season
Amazon adds to US reach of Glory’s FAST channel
Singapore-based kickboxing promotion Glory is working with e-commerce giant Amazon to bring its free ad-supported (FAST) channel to Amazon Freevee, Fire TV and Prime Video subscribers in the US
Prime Video to stream pickleball’s PPA Tour
The Professional Pickleball Association has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video, which will air live coverage of four PPA Tour events
Kang, OL Groupe form multi-team women’s football group
Michele Kang, owner of the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, has reached an agreement with OL Groupe, owner of Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, to create a multi-team women's football organization, …
TelevisaUnivision lands Super Bowl, Copa América, Uefa club rights
TelevisaUnivision has announced a slew of Spanish language media rights in the United States, including the next Super Bowl, Copa América 2024 and top Uefa club competitions.
Carolina Panthers in NFL first in Eleven Sports Media tie-up
In a first for the National Football League (NFL) market, the Carolina Panthers has teamed up with digital advertising agency Eleven Sports Media to launch a small business-focused partnership programme
Sold out WNBA preseason game in Toronto lays path to expansion
The Women's National Basketball Association's preseason game in Toronto, Canada proved to be a success, with more than 19,000 fans in attendance as the league eyes expansion into new markets
Fico enrolled as primary sponsor of Chelsea’s pre-season US tour
Chelsea has announced a sponsorship agreement with analytics software company Fico, which becomes the the 'Primary Official Partner' of the Premier League club’s 2023-24 pre-season tour.