Media & Technology

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

Roma strengthens cyber-security with Acronis partnership

AS Roma has announced a deal with cyber-security and data protection firm Acronis, optimising the football club’s game and business operations whilst boosting its...

Draftkings Sportsbook offers Bundesliga and KBO mobile live-streaming

Draftkings Sportsbook has announced a collaboration with data provider Sportradar, providing its customers with mobile in-app live streaming of the Bundesliga and the Korea...

BBC secures Premier League broadcasting rights ahead of 17 June restart

All 92 of the Premier League’s remaining fixtures have been distributed to ensure that every match will be available to fans in the UK,...

KPMG’s latest report highlights coronavirus’ financial effects on football

KPMG’s annual ‘Football Clubs' Valuation: The European Elite’ report has been released, with it particularly highlighting how COVID-19 has affected the sports industry financially.The...

Catapult boosts athlete safety with new proximity report feature

Wearable sports technology firm Catapult has launched a new player physical distancing feature, allowing athletes and teams to ensure that social distancing requirements are...

RTÉ strengthens coverage of Irish racing with HRI deal

Marking the return of racing across Ireland, terrestrial broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) has secured a new agreement with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) to...

LiveScore partners with StreamAMG to offer live football streaming

Sports scores app LiveScore has partnered with OTT service provider StreamAMG to offer live football streaming on its website and app for the first...

UK snooker returns on 1 June with ITV broadcast deal

UK snooker will return on 1 June as the sport’s Championship League will be broadcasted on the ITV network for the first-time.The tournament, which...

ITV Racing looks to claim £1.5m compensation over Grand National postponement

ITV Racing has claimed that the broadcaster should receive £1.5m in compensation due to the postponement of this year's Aintree Grand National, with negotiations...

Man United debts reach £429m as side suffers COVID financial blow

Manchester United’s net debt has increased by 42.2 per cent to £429.1m according to the club’s latest quarterly results, as the Premier League side...