Media & Technology

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

Italian clubs call for Lega Serie A President’s resignation over rights...

Seven top-flight Italian clubs have called for the resignation of Lega Serie A President, Paolo Dal Pino, according to Italian newspaper Il Sole 24...

Global Sports Rights Management announces 1190 Sports merger

Global Sports Rights Management (GSRM) is set to merge with Chile-based sports marketing agency 1190 Sports for the creation of a new company focused...

Genius Sports strikes B.League data and video streaming collaboration

The B.League - the governing body for professional basketball in Japan - has selected Genius Sports as its exclusive international streaming and data partner...

TrillerNet looks to transform into ‘content engine’ with FITE acquisition

TrillerNet has acquired combat sports media company FITE, enhancing its OTT streaming and PPV capabilities as well as AI-driven content, with a strong focus...

PVF renews data rights arrangement with Statscore

The Polish Volleyball Federation (PFV) has renewed its partnership with Statscore, with an emphasis on data-driven content creation for fans of the sport.The renewal...

Matchroom teams with StreamAMG for Matchroom Live apps launch

Matchroom has launched a range of dedicated iOS and Android apps, developed by the StreamAMG agency, to support the expansion of the Matchroom Live...

Simmons: Women’s Super League could be self-sustaining within next decade

It could take the Women’s Super League up to 10 years - the equivalent of two media rights cycles - to become self-sustainable, according...

ESPN launches betting-oriented NBA broadcast

US sports media network ESPN will today launch its first betting-focused broadcast covering the National Basketball Association (NBA).The Daily Wager Special will see commentators...

Blast Premier secures multiple international broadcasting deals

Esports organisation Blast Premier has secured eight media rights agreements for the 2021 season, significantly expanding its global audience.Blast has stated that the multiple...

Barcelona overtakes Real Madrid as Forbes’ most valuable club

FC Barcelona has ranked as the world’s most valuable football club, according to Forbes, for the first time in the La Liga team’s history,...