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

NHL unites with Yandex for Russian growth

The National Hockey League (NHL) has united with one of Europe's largest internet companies, Yandex, for the league's expansion into Russia.The deal, which commences at...

The PGA TOUR deepens data partnership with IMG ARENA

The PGA TOUR has deepened its multi-year agreement with IMG ARENA, to allow for the distribution of its official scoring data to betting operators within...

Fox completes sports betting expansion

Fox Sports has partnered with The Stars Group for the network's expansion into sports betting, with the launch of Fox Bet.Fox Bet will offer odds on  football,...

CAF WC Qualifying receives free FIFA broadcasting

FIFA, the world governing body for football, has announced it will be streaming the African qualifying games for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup.The move comes...

FA strikes overseas WSL broadcasting deal

The reach of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League has been expanded significantly, following the league's first ever overseas broadcasting deal.The three year deal,...

DAZN unites with Sky Italia for Serie A broadcasting

DAZN has confirmed a new partnership with Sky Italia, that will see the launch of the DAZN 1 satellite channel from the 20th of...

MLS championship match returns to ABC

Major League Soccer’s (MLS) championship match will return to the ABC Television Network for the first time in over 10 years.The event, which will...

ITV looks to extend Ascot Racecourse partnership

Ascot Racecourse is reportedly in talks with ITV over plans to potentially extend their current partnership by a further three years, with bookmakers, punters and sponsors all...

Sportradar highlights importance of data driven content in white paper series

Publishing the first of its newly launched white paper series, Sportradar is analysing the role of ‘data-driven quality content’ when it comes to engaging...

The USL nets ESPN extension

The United Soccer League (USL) has penned a new three-year rights agreement with ESPN.The agreement features broadcasting of the USL Championship and League One...