Media & Technology

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

Motorsport Network unveils first live rolling news service

Motorsport Network has announced the launch of the first live motorsport rolling news channel, which will deliver breaking automotive news from across the globe...

CBS secures US Serie A broadcast rights despite predicted dip in...

CBS Sports has fought off competition from incumbent bidder ESPN for the US rights to the Serie A for the 2021 to 2024 cycle.ESPN...

Extreme E secures free-to-air UK coverage with ITV deal

The Extreme E electronic SUV racing series has further enhanced its UK coverage via an agreement with the free-to-air ITV network.As a result of...

Sportradar cements US presence with Synergy Sports acquisition

Sportradar has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based sports technology and analytics firm Synergy Sports.Strengthening its position in the US market, Sportradar...

DAZN deal to ‘lay the foundations for the future’ of Serie...

DAZN’s domestic Serie A rights bid could ‘lay the foundations for the future’ of football broadcasting in Italy, according to La Liga President, Javier...

North American merger will broaden appeal and generate revenue, says Infantino

A potential merger between North America’s two biggest football leagues - Mexico’s Liga MX and the US’ Major League Soccer (MLS) - has been supported...

David Levy joins Genius Sports as company Chairman

US sports and entertainment figurehead David Levy has been named as Genius Sports Group's new company Chairman.Levy previously served as President of Turner Broadcasting, where...

BetMGM secures access to Golf Event Centre access

Sports betting operator BetMGM has become the latest sportsbook to sign up to the Golf Event Centre, under the terms of an agreement with...

NFL reportedly in talks to extend Sportradar partnership

The National Football League (NFL) is reportedly in talks with Sportradar concerning an extension of its data rights partnership, as the league looks to...

Women’s football expands exposure with Sky and BBC broadcasting deals

The FA Women’s Super League (FA WSL) is set to expand its coverage and exposure in the UK, having secured broadcasting deals with the...