WNBA attendance & viewership figures open the season strong
On the opening weekend of the 2025/26 WNBA season, 89% of arenas were near full capacity as the league continues to ride the wave...
Gary Lineker to depart from BBC after 2024/25 season
Gary Lineker steps down from his role as the presenter of Match of the Day (MOTD).Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC at...
TNT Sports and Channel 4 extend coverage of Women’s FA Cup
The English Football Association (FA) agreed a new broadcast rights deal on May 16 with TNT Sports and Channel 4 to show more Women’s...
Tampa Bay Lightning partners with Scripps Sports for free game access
Tampa Bay Lightning fans will enjoy easier, free access to every game, thanks to a new media partnership with Scripps SportsThe Tampa Bay Lightning...
YouTube scores NFL’s São Paulo exclusive in streaming first
The NFL’s week one game in São Paulo, Brazil will be exclusively shown on YouTube.Announced in a statement on May 13, the game at...
Michael Jordan joins NBC as ‘special contributor’ for NBA next season
NBA legend Michael Jordan will join NBC as a ‘special contributor’ to the US network’s coverage of the league next season. The six-time NBA Champion...
World Rugby hands Nine the keys to an Aussie golden era
World Rugby selected Nine Entertainment to be the exclusive home of rugby in Australia until 2029.The multi-year agreement, signed on 11 May, will see...
Strong Q1’s from WWE and UFC raise TKO’s 2025 outlook
UFC and WWE parent company TKO Group has raised its revenue targets for 2025, backed by rising revenues at two of its valuable companies. For...
TNT Sports backs Premiership Rugby’s growth with new rights deal
Premiership Rugby renewed its media rights deal with TNT Sports on 10 May, extending coverage for both the men’s and women’s competitions.Aiming to build...
Is the future of sports broadcasting in the cloud?
Gaming is reshaping sports, and EA has thrown its hat into the ring once more. As sports leagues look to broaden their reach and engage...