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

Esports revenue to reach above $1 billion in Newzoo’s esports report

Newzoo’s 2020 Global Esports Market Report has reported that esports revenue will grow to $1.1billion (£930.7m) this year, a 15% increase from 2019’s $950.6m...

Eleven Sports enhances Formula 1 offering with annual pass

Eleven Sports Portugal is continuing to expand its offering with the launch of a new Formula 1 annual pass.The launch, which enhances the offering...

GPA calls for ban on betting adverts during live GAA broadcasts

Betting adverts shown during live broadcasts of gaelic football and hurling could be banned, after the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) submitted proposals to the...

ARC secures acquisition of Nottingham Greyhound Stadium

Expanding its UK racetrack portfolio, Arena Racing Company (ARC) has acquired the Nottingham Greyhound Stadium.Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, a member of the British Afternoon Greyhound...

Sportradar secures multi-year data partnership with The Action Network

Sports data and content provider Sportradar has secured a new multi-year partnership with The Action Network which will see the duo work together to...

ITV, BT Sport and Frank Warren announce boxing broadcast deal

In a multi-layered partnership, Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions has announced that BT Sport and ITV will share live boxing content featuring the promoters’ fighters.The...

DAZN strikes deal airing Fury/Wilder in five European countries

DAZN has revealed the sports streaming subscription service will air Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s world title rematch in five European countries.The clash, taking...

Wolves announces £21.6 million profits in Premier League return 

Wolverhampton Wanderers revealed a profit of £21.6 million for the 2018/19 season, over three times more than 2017/18’s £55.2 million loss.The figures show increased...

Eleven Sports utilises WhatsApp to elevate engagement

Eleven Sports Portugal is seeking to heighten engagement amongst subscribers, with the formation of a new WhatsApp to give fans faster access to their...

Sky Sports ties the knot with IPL

Sky Sports has announced a rekindled relationship with one of cricket's biggest T20 tournaments, securing a three year broadcast deal with the VIVO Indian...