Media & Technology

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

The Guardian’s David Pemsel appointed as Premier League CEO

The Premier League has confirmed the CEO of Guardian Media Group (GMG), David Pemsel has been appointed to replace Richard Scudamore as the league’s...

Stats Perform deepens commitment to European football with BeIN

Stats Perform has strengthened its commitment to both French and Turkish football with the extension of its current partnership with host broadcaster, BeIN.The deal will the broadcasting...

Genius Sports nets new partnership with Brazilian basketball

Digital sports content, technology and integrity specialists, Genius Sports has been appointed by Brazil’s National Basketball League (LNB) to launch a major new integrity and live...

SiriusXM Canada strengthens sports offering with NHL partnership

SiriusXM Canada has extended its portfolio of sports rights, becoming the official Satellite Radio Partner of the NHL.As part of the deal, the channel...

BARB reports PPV boxing takes a hit in the UK

Figures from the Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (BARB) have revealed that UK viewership for boxing Pay Per Views have been below regular standards in...

ESPN launches to PS Vue Customers

Walt Disney Television and ESPN has entered into a new multi-year deal partnership to provide its full suite of sports, news and entertainment networks from...

Onefootball enriches OTT coverage with Sportradar

Football media platform, Onefootball has united with Sportradar to enhance the delivery of its OTT offering. The deal follows Onefootball's entry into the sports broadcasting sector,...

Wolfsburg’s Volkswagen Arena debuts 5G technology

Wolfsburg's Volkswagen Arena debuted 5G mobile communications technology, during the side's Bundesliga match with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.The technology was activated as part of the collaboration...

The unrivalled power of TV in sports broadcasting

How we consume our favourite sports has changed more in the last five years than it had in the previous 50. The power of...

ESPN elevates content with Facebook deal

ESPN is elevating social engagement in a new content partnership with Facebook.The agreement brings exclusive digital shows and content to Facebook Watch. At launch,...