Australian Open takes multimillion dollar revenue hit as ratings dip
The Australian Open is expected to lose more than €60 million as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive of Tennis Australia, Craig...
NBL and ABPA clash over on-court sponsor decals
The Australian Basketball Players’ Association (ABPA) has expressed player safety concerns to the National Basketball League (NBL) over on-court sponsor decals.
The ABPA first raised...
Red Bull secures Australian GP title sponsorship
Red Bull has strengthened its sports sponsorship portfolio via an extension of its partnership with Dorma Sports, series-rights holders of MotoGP.
As a result of...
Rugby League World Cup appoints RDA to manage international rights sales
UK-based RDA has been chosen to distribute the international broadcast rights to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC2021).
The media rights agency will market...
EISS Super secures NRL sponsorship agreements
The Australian National Rugby League (NRL) has chosen EISS Super as its match ball sponsor as part of a three-term deal.
EISS will acquire naming...
Australian Open moves behind closed doors amid snap lockdown
The Australian Open tennis Grand Slam will be staged behind closed doors from Saturday after a five-day lockdown was introduced in Melbourne.
Victorian Premier, Daniel...
Genius Sports renews long-running NBL data distribution deal
Genius Sports Group has extended its data technology collaboration with the Australian Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League (NBL).
Under the terms of the renewal, live...
NHL takes equity stake in PointsBet via new partnership
The National Hockey League (NHL) has formed a multi-year partnership with online betting operator PointsBet, covering the United States and Australia.
Under the terms of...
Tennis Australia inks triple sponsorship as Australian Open gets underway
Tennis Australia has agreed deals with three sponsors - gas supplier Santos, whisky brand Canadian Club and technology company Uber - ahead of the...
BT Sport finalises deal for England’s New Zealand and West Indies...
BT Sport has penned a deal with West Indies and New Zealand cricketing bodies for the exclusive broadcast rights to England men’s and women’s...