Media & Technology

Insider Sport news and analysis relating to media rights and developments in technology within the sports sector.

BHA promotes attendance in release of 2022 fixture list

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published its fixture list for the 2022 season, which increases the number of weekend meetings in plans to...

EA Sports to bring ‘unique characteristics of football’ with Seria A

EA Sports has announced its new partnership with Lega Serie A, beginning with the FIFA 22 title, which includes 14 exclusively licensed teams.In line...

Eleven Sports heightens basketball content in Italy

Eleven Sports has joined the Euroleague Basketball family in becoming the OTT platform broadcaster for its competitions in Italy, consisting of coverage for the...

Leeds United land ‘first club to sell on TikTok’ title

In a new e-commerce partnership, Leeds United has teamed up with TikTok to become the world’s first ever football club to sell official merchandise...

Genius moves to enhance football position with Ian Wray appointment

Sports data specialist Ian Wray has been appointed to oversee Genius Sports’ expansion in the global football market, as the sports data and technology...

Bundesliga secures LatAm coverage via ESPN

ESPN has secured television and digital rights with the Bundesliga, in Spanish-speaking South America, as part of a five-season deal.The agreement sees exclusive rights...

Genius posts $110m revenue in first H1 report as an NYSE...

Genius Sports has doubled its revenues in the second quarter of 2021 from the corresponding time period in 2020 to $59 million (Q2 2020:...

Sky Sports bags three-year extension deal for women’s golf

In celebration of 25 years of ladies golf, Sky Sports has announced a new LPGA Tour and LET rights deal.The channel will continue to...

F1 fans given a voice in new global survey

Formula One and Motorsport Network have united to launch the ‘world’s largest’ F1 fan survey.In partnership with Nielsen, the survey will aim to capture...

Borussia Dortmund renews Stats Perform scouting contract

Stats Perform has renewed its partnership with Borussia Dortmund, continuing to provide the Bundesliga club with its ISF platform to support scouting and recruitment...