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Endeavor valued at $13bn in Silver Lake’s privatisation plans
Endeavor, the sports and entertainment giant that owns the IMG agency and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) properties, is going private three years after listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
EXCLUSIVE: First TGL international deals signed in core golf markets
Broadcast deals in Australia, Japan and South Korea have been secured for golf’s TGL as the high-profile indoor league prepares to make its long-awaited debut at the start of 2025.
Brighton posts record profits on back of on-pitch success, player trading
Brighton & Hove Albion has announced record turnover and profits for the 2022-23 financial year after its most successful season in the English Premier League.
Abema follows DAZN tie-up with Wowow sports subscription plan
Abema, the Japanese streaming platform, has struck a sports content partnership with Wowow, the pay-television broadcaster in the country.
Top 14 domestic tender invites bidders to add extra season
Broadcasters bidding for domestic rights to French rugby union’s top-tier Top 14 and second-tier Pro D2 will be able to lodge offers across four or five seasons according to the details of the tender announced today (Tuesday).
In-game digital buys becoming key revenue stream for esports teams
A shift in the esports revenue distribution model away from prioritising sponsorship to focus more on in-game digital purchases is set to become the new norm, industry experts have predicted.
Uefa issues separate tender for women’s competitions ball, apparel supplier
Two months after launching a general tender for sponsorship rights to its women's football properties, Uefa today announced a separate bidding process for prospective apparel and match ball suppliers.
Arctos closes second sports investment fund at more than $4.1bn
Private investment firm Arctos has announced the final close of Arctos Sports Partners Fund II, the latest iteration of its sports fund, with over $4.1bn (€3.8bn) in capital commitments.
Elevate acquires Fenway Sports’ consulting arm
Elevate has fully acquired Fenway Sports Management's Consulting Group, taking over the Boston-based company's client list and nine-person staff
Everton facing further punishment as Premier League clubs post more losses
Everton FC recorded a loss of £89.1m (€104.2m/$111.9m) for the 2022-23 financial year and faces the prospect of further punishment for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs).
Americas growth the target as Liberty finalises Dorna takeover
Liberty Media has targeted the Americas as the main growth region for MotoGP after striking a deal for Dorna Sports that values the series promoter and rights-holder at €4.2bn ($4.5bn).
SBS9 rebranded in Viaplay-Talpa content tie-up, revenue share
Talpa Network has strengthened its sports offering to customers by striking a linear TV partnership in the country with Viaplay Group, helping to offset the Dutch broadcaster's loss of Uefa club competition rights.
ICC launches data rights, services tender to 2027
An invitation to tender (ITT) for official data rights to the International Cricket Council has gone live today (Thursday)
Lola Cars, Yamaha unite for Formula E tilt; Nissan commits to Gen4
Nissan has become the first of Formula E’s current manufacturers to recommit for its Gen4 era, while fellow Japanese company Yamaha has broadened its motorsport involvement by teaming up with relaunched British firm, Lola Cars, for a campaign in the electric car-racing series.
ATP Media rolls out latest phase of remote production plan
ATP Media intends to have put in place full remote production in two years’ time as it joins other sports rights-holders in embracing the technology designed to streamline costs and reduce carbon footprint.
Sky follows Premier League deal in DACH with Italy renewal
Pay-television giant Sky is to remain as a Premier League rights-holder in its major European markets until at least 2028, after striking a new deal in Italy.
Texas Rangers makes owner-linked patch deal with Energy Transfer
World Series champion the Texas Rangers has signed a home-town jersey patch deal, in more ways than one, with Dallas-based Energy Transfer
Liberty Media’s Dorna takeover set to drive F1-MotoGP efficiencies
Dorna Sports’ expected sale to Liberty Media for over €4bn ($4.3bn) offers the potential to generate a host of commercial efficiencies across both Formula 1 and MotoGP in a watershed moment for motorcycling.
Delayed UFC Saudi debut set for June after improved fight card
UFC will make its Saudi Arabia debut in June, three months later than envisaged after local organisers pushed back on the promotion's original plans to launch with a weak card.
AliExpress becomes latest Chinese brand to sponsor Euro 2024
Uefa has added another Chinese brand to its sponsorship portfolio after agreeing a deal for online retail marketplace AliExpress to become an official partner of Euro 2024.