Media & Technology

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

The DFL: Bundesliga should be suspended until April 30 ‘at least’

The DFL, which is responsible for the operation of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, has recommended that both leagues should be suspended until at...

fuboTV announces merger with FaceBank to achieve global expansion goals

Virtual entertainment company FaceBank has announced it will merge with fuboTV, with the US-sports streaming service becoming FaceBank’s subsidiary.As part of the merger, FaceBank...

ITV agrees late Irish horseracing broadcast deal

UK broadcaster ITV has penned a last minute deal which secures its channels with live coverage of Saturday’s Irish horse-racing event in Thurles.The announcement...

The rise of women’s football and its potential financial opportunities

Women’s football has grown in popularity year-on-year, from the Women’s Super League (WSL) becoming a fully professional competition in 2018, to the record-breaking viewing...

FOX Sports gears up to air NASCAR Esports series

NASCAR’s newest esports tournament, the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, has announced that it will be aired on FS1 and the FOX Sports app.The...

Eleven Sports gains Belgian domestic football rights in five year deal

Global sports provider Eleven Sports has confirmed that it has gained live and exclusive rights for Belgian domestic football as part of a five-year agreement.The...

Extreme E enlists ex-BBC & Formula E Dave Adey to lead...

Extreme E, the new electric off-road race series, has enlisted ex-Formula E broadcast consultant Dave Adey as its head of broadcast and technology for...

SIS inks greyhound content deal with Poolbet.ru

Racing content and data services provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has expanded its global portfolio after agreeing to supply its World Greyhound Tote Pool...

Sportradar launches Australian football streaming service

Sports data and content provider Sportradar has launched its first over-the-top (OTT) platform which will be rolled out exclusively for Australian second-tier matches.Sportrader’s aptly...

MLB extends ESPN coverage to further European and African territories

Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced increased coverage in Europe and Africa is set to be provided to added after expanding its pre-existing international...