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Queensberry, Matchroom boxers on same platform in DAZN deal
British boxing promoter Queensberry Promotions has signed a multi-year rights deal with DAZN, putting its fights on the same global platform as arch-rival Matchroom Boxing
Expanding Two Circles has no appetite for big minimum guarantees
The media agency operation formed out of Two Circles’ acquisition of Spring Media has no plans to put down large minimum guarantees and will focus on a “new era” of rights monetisation, according to leaders at both companies.
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
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.
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.
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).
UFC lands multi-faceted, global Kick deal
Kick, which holds an existing relationship with American fighter Max Holloway, has signed a wide-ranging media and sponsorship deal with the UFC
Two Circles makes broadcast move in Spring Media takeover
Two Circles has finalised an agreement to acquire the Spring Media agency as it moves into broadcast rights sales for the first time, also adding production and direct-to-consumer streaming capabilities…
Volleyball World ‘ready to go D2C’ in core TV market
Volleyball World maintains that it is prepared to turn to its OTT platform VBTV in a major broadcast market as it continues rights negotiations in three Asian markets plus Italy.
Ferrari, Williams extend and expand with oil duo
Scuderia Ferrari has renewed its agreement with Shell, extending one of its most prominent technical and commercial relationships, while Formula 1 rival Williams Racing has signed an expanded deal with Gulf Oil.
Tennis events for sale as picture of a delisted Endeavor emerges
Endeavor Group is continuing to streamline its business ahead of being privatised, with the ATP and WTA 1000 tournaments that come under the IMG portfolio officially on the block.
Content Arena platform to facilitate direct betting video deals
Content Arena, the online platform for sports media rights trading, has created a marketplace for rights-holders and bookmakers to sign betting video rights deals directly.
PTO selects Two Circles for ‘non-endemic’ sales
Sports marketing agency Two Circles has been selected to manage sponsorship sales for the new T100 Triathlon World Tour in an extension of its relationship with the Professional Triathletes Organisation…
DAZN strikes eight-year deal with WBSC
DAZN has announced a long-term deal with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to become the global distributor of its content for the next eight years
Amex finalises F1 sponsorship upgrade
American Express has added a host of experiential rights to its Formula 1 sponsorship after finalising its upgrade from a regional deal to a multi-year global agreement.
CGF eyes 15-sport line-up for future Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has targeted a 15-sport programme for the centenary edition of the Games in 2030 and beyond after Glasgow opted for a heavily reduced line-up given the short preparation time.
Infront nets suite of Dutch football betting rights
Infront Bettor is selling betting video rights to the top two tiers of Dutch football after striking a deal for the Eerste Divisie to add to its acquisition of rights to the top-tier Eredivisie
1190 Sports, Fanatiz agree CosmoBlue distribution
Sports media and technology company Fz Sports, the owner of Fanatiz and 1190 Sports, has agreed a rights distribution and OTT platform deal with the newly-formed CosmoBlue Media.