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,...
Grand National 2021 pulls in 8.8 million peak viewership
A peak of 8.8 million viewers tuned in to watch Rachael Blackmore become the first female jockey to triumph in the steeplechase with Minella...
DAZN’s Serie A coverage hit by technical difficulties amid IPO talks
DAZN has been forced to compensate customers after the digital streaming service’s coverage of the Serie A was hit by a blackout caused by...
UFC incorporates TikTok videos into live broadcasting
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has extended its ongoing partnership with TikTok, integrating the social media video platform into its live broadcasting.Utilising cloud software provided...
NFL secures $450 million in Genius Sports shares
The NFL has gained a stake of nearly $450 million in Genius Sports Group, amounting to around 22.5 million shares.Under the terms of the...
AGCOM launches TIM probe as DAZN opens talks with Italian media...
Italy’s communications regulator AGCOM has opened an investigation into Telecom Italia (TIM) over its Serie A distribution deal with digital streaming service DAZN.According to...
Genius Sports brings together portfolio with new brand identity
Genius Sports Group has presented its new corporate brand and identity, which will consolidate the firm’s entire sports tech portfolio and data assets under...
IMG Arena boosts sports data capabilities with FlightScope takeover
IMG Arena has added FlightScope Services to its portfolio after announcing the acquisition of the sports technology firm to enhance its data gathering, insights...