Disney+ signs exclusive five-year Women’s Champions League deal
Global streaming platform Disney+ has acquired broadcasting rights for the UEFA Women’s Champions League as part of a five-year deal. Announced today (May 23), the...
The TikTok effect: How sport business is being rewritten one clip...
For decades, sports marketing and media rights revolved around broadcasting deals and official channels. Fans tuned in, sponsors paid for prime placements, and rights...
How women’s sport is building its own audience with TikTok
In April 2023, more than 83,000 fans filled Wembley Stadium to watch England take on Brazil in the inaugural Women’s Finalissima. The match ended...
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...