Media & Technology

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

SPORT1 partners with Sportradar to broadcast eFootball.Pro League

German broadcasting company SPORT1 has partnered up with Sportradar to showcase the newly launched eFootball.Pro League across a number of its media platforms.The broadcaster...

Tyson Fury unites with ESPN and Top Rank Boxing

British heavyweight, Tyson Fury has confirmed an extension of his partnership with BT Sport, as well as a new multi-fight agreement with ESPN and...

Sky Sports uses all four Majors broadcast to drive golf coverage

A newly revamped Major calendar will see Sky Sports broadcast all four Majors, starting with the Masters tournament at Augusta National in April as...

Bellator MMA prepares for Sky Sports debut

This weekend sees the beginning of the partnership with Sky Sports and MMA promotion Bellator, after the pair announced a major television deal.As...

BBC unites with Sportradar for badminton broadcasting deal

As part of a new partnership, the BBC will show the semi-final and final of Badminton’s European Mixed Team Championships after agreeing a deal...

Genius Sports unveils Daniele Gonteri as Head of Football

Genius Sports has strengthened its position as a leader in sports data and technology, with the appointment of Daniele Gonteri as the firm’s new...

Uefa Champions League to be live-streamed as part of new Optus...

One of Australia’s largest telecommunications companies, Optus, has partnered with YouTube and Twitter to offer a selection of livestreamed UEFA Champions League and Europa...

Channel 5 and Bellator the perfect combination for UK MMA

MMA promotion Bellator is seeking to strengthen its footprint in the UK, announcing a partnership with broadcaster Channel 5. The deal, which will see its European...

SPFL to be shown in 119 territories as part of new...

Scottish football has strengthened its plans for expansion, with the unveiling of a host of new overseas broadcast agreements.The announcement means that fans in the USA, Canada,...

Matthew Imi: Sky Sports Racing – adapting to industry challenges as...

On 1 January of this year, Sky UK launched  its new channel Sky Sports Racing, which has been led by At the Races CEO...