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DAZN acquires DTM, GT Masters rights in eight markets
Multi-platform subscription broadcaster DAZN has acquired rights to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, GT Masters and GT4 Germany touring cars series in eight markets
Ironman CEO Messick to step down
Andrew Messick has announced that he will be retiring as president and chief executive of the Ironman Group after 12 years leading the mass-participation events operator
Raine Group closes new sports-centered fund at $760m
Raine Group, the strategic advisory and investment firm, has closed its newest fund Raine Partners IV, raising a total of $760m and bringing the firm's assets under management to almost $4bn
Supponor targets more North American business with Lawrence appointment
Supponor, the digital signage technology firm, has made another high-profile personnel addition with the appointment of Rusty Lawrence as business development executive
Genius retains flagship NFL contract to 2028
Genius Sports has kept hold of one of its flagship contracts by extending its National Football League data and betting video rights deal until the end of the 2027-28 season
Saturday races scheduled and China to return as F1 announces 2024 calendar
Formula 1 has today (Wednesday) announced its 24-race calendar for 2024, with China set to return to the schedule for the first time since 2019 and the season to begin with Saturday grands prix in Bahrain…
Sportradar finalises Conmebol club competitions global betting rights deal
South American football governing body Conmebol has today (Wednesday) announced an agreement for sports data and betting services company Sportradar to become the exclusive global audiovisual and betting…
IMG Replay retains ATP Media archive business
ATP Media, the global broadcast production and distribution arm of tennis’ ATP Tour, has renewed a deal with IMG Replay for the management and licensing of the ATP Tour archive video content.
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League makes shock FA Cup international rights approach
The Premier League has approached England's Football Association with a framework that would see the league sell the FA's international media rights alongside its own in a long-term partnership beginning with the 2024-25 season, SportBusiness understands.
Spring Media seeking out broadcasters for Riyadh’s World Combat Games
The Spring Media agency has been appointed to distribute global broadcast rights to the 2023 World Combat Games, which are scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 21 to 30
Sanzaar, Six Nations Rugby and World Rugby unite to plot new competition
Sanzaar, the umbrella body of the New Zealand, Australian, South African and Argentinian unions, and Six Nations Rugby, have announced they are working in partnership with World Rugby to launch a new men's…
Logan departs as World Surf League chief executive
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the departure of chief executive Erik Logan with immediate effect
Dean Drury | In a world without cookies, first-party data reigns supreme
Dean Drury, head of product and innovation (digital and data) at CSM, on why the decline of third-party cookies won't be the death of data collection.
Formula E considers second US race as option for vacant calendar positions
Formula E has suggested that one of three currently vacant slots on the calendar for its 10th season could be filled by a second event in the United States, with a race encompassing Dodger Stadium in Los…
Women’s Sports Group to oversee Premiership Women’s Rugby rights sales
Women's Sports Group (WSG) has been commissioned to deliver the media rights strategy for Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR)
World number one Alcaraz becomes Louis Vuitton ambassador
Carlos Alcaraz, the world's number one men's tennis player, has become a global ambassador for French fashion label Louis Vuitton
GMF Capital buys controlling stake in Motorsport Network
Private investment firm GMF Capital has completed the acquisition of global digital media platform Motorsport Network Media (MSNM)
LIV Golf streaming app launched on LG smart TVs
LIV Golf has launched its streaming service on LG smart TVs through a link-up with end-to-end streaming and OTT technology provider ViewLift