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NHL upgrades online archive
The NHL has upgraded and relaunched its online archive.
MLB launches new online offering
Major League Baseball is expanding its online offering, with the introduction of live coverage of postseason games on its official website to those living outside the US and Japan.
BT rings in new NFL deal
NFL has extended its deal with BT Broadcast Services to transmit games and highlights across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Hockey beats web record
Hockey governing body the FIH says web traffic during last month's Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy soared to new heights.
FIBA takes TV in-house
World basketball governing body FIBA will not renew its existing television deal with Sportfive when it concludes at the end of next year - instead, taking its rights in-house.
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NASCAR’s new Canada TV deal
NASCAR has signed a Canadian TV deal with privately held broadcaster Craig Media.
NFL get Real on the web
The NFL and online media experts RealNetworks have unveiled new packages of live and archived audio and video footage.
Bahrain F1 aims for 3 year ROI
Bahrain, the new venue for Formula One motor racing, is aiming to recoup its investment within three years.
Sky Sports renews ladies golf deal
With the Solheim Cup about to tee off, UK pay-TV network Sky Sports has renewed its rights agreement with the Ladies European Tour for a further three years.
Rugby a class apart for business
More than 4,200 companies have signed up to Rugby Business Class Australia (RBCA) – a trade organisation set-up to capitalise on this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Virgin calls up sponsor deal
UK cellphone network Virgin Mobile has renewed its sponsorship deal of English rugby union club Bath.
TVN pin down WWE
On-demand TV programming specialists TVN Entertainment has agreed a new three-year licensing deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Sponsorship tops conference agenda
Tracking return on investment and increasing revenue on sport sponsorships will be the key topics tackled at a major event next week in New York.
Kenyon quits for Chelsea
In a shock move, Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has quit his post to take up the corresponding position at English Premier League rivals Chelsea.
WWE sparks Asian ticket rush
World Wrestling Entertainment's Asian Tour has been a resounding success in terms of ticket sales.
Intelsat and TVNZ join forces
Two of the biggest players in the sports broadcast services market, Intelsat and TV New Zealand, have formed a strategic alliance - further proof of the sector's continuing consolidation.
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