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Sport TV to offer record NBA output in Portugal following rights extension
Portuguese pay-television broadcaster Sport TV has retained rights to North America’s National Basketball Association until 2025.
Nova adds promoted Levadiakos to Greek Super League portfolio
United Group’s Nova has added another Greek Super League team to its portfolio after reaching a deal with the recently-promoted Levadiakos.
RideLondon Classique faces demotion as UCI intervenes over TV coverage
Road cycling’s RideLondon Classique has been provisionally demoted from the UCI Women’s WorldTour to the second-tier ProSeries after organisers failed to provide the necessary level of live broadcast cov…
Breeders’ Cup deals renewed with UK broadcasters
UK commercial broadcaster ITV and pay-television broadcasters Sky Sports Racing and Racing TV have renewed rights agreements for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
ICC primed to launch 2024-31 India rights tender
The International Cricket Council will release its invitation to tender on June 20 (Monday) for media rights in India, spanning 2024 to 2031
OneFootball secures content deal with Paris Saint-Germain
OneFootball, the football-focused streaming and media platform, has announced a global content partnership with French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Budapest’s Fina World Championships broadcast by 22 EBU members
A total of 22 European Broadcasting Union (EBU) members have signed up to show coverage of the Fina World Championships from Budapest
Blitzer secures minority stake in Cleveland Guardians
Manfred also discusses MLB's emerging plans in streaming
Barcelona members approve sale of minority stake in licensing arm, media rights revenue
FC Barcelona members have approved plans to sell a minority stake in its licensing and merchandising division, and up to 25 per cent of its LaLiga broadcast rights revenue, with the club hoping to generate…
Eurosport acquires exclusive rights in India for US Open
Pay-television broadcaster Eurosport acquired the exclusive rights in India for this year's US Open golf major in a one-year deal
PGA Tour makes international statement with ‘multi-year’ Sky Deutschland renewal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky has extended its PGA Tour broadcast rights in German-speaking countries as the established property continues to fight off competition from the lucrative LIV Golf series
WME Sports to represent Mbappé and his LA-based production firm
The sports division of US-based agency WME has signed Paris Saint-Germain forward and French international footballer Kylian Mbappé to a representation deal as he launches his own production vehicle.
OneFootball to show Campeonato Brasileiro Série C games on PPV
Media platform OneFootball has agreed a deal with Brazilian live-streaming company TV NSports for rights to show 45 games from Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third tier of domestic club football.
Star India makes esports commitment with Nodwin Gaming deal
Indian esports organisation Nodwin Gaming has agreed a rights deal with pay-television broadcaster Star India for the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series
Triller seeking IPO after ending merger deal
AI-powered social video app Triller has announced plans to pursue the “largest creator IPO in history” after a proposed $5bn (€4.8bn)
WTCR offered new platform through Recast-Discovery Sports Events deal
Subscription-free streaming platform Recast has added the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) as its latest content partner through an agreement with the motor-racing championship’s promoter, Discovery Sports Ev…
Rizin announces streaming service, Mayweather fight
Japanese mixed martial arts promoter Rizin Fighting Federation announced details of a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, at the same time as revealing an upcoming exhibition match featuring retired…
Canal Plus’ MultiChoice shareholding nudges closer to 20 per cent
Canal Plus, the France-based pay-television broadcaster, has further increased its shareholding in pan-African broadcaster MultiChoice, owner of pay-television broadcaster SuperSport and pay-television…