Media & Technology

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

NHL edges closer to introduction of player tracking technology

The prospect of player tracking becoming a permanent feature in future NHL games edged closer last week as the league introduced real time player and puck tracking in...

ESPN elevates MLB coverage for 2019

As it begins its 30th season of Major League Baseball coverage, ESPN has announced it is increasing its number of MLB telecasts in new...

Irish horse racing archives return to screens after deal is agreed

Irish horse racing replays have made a return to a number of digital platforms after At the Races, Horse Racing Ireland, Racing TV and...

Sportradar deepens partnership with Portuguese Football Federation

Sportradar has strengthened its relationship with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), announcing the renewal and extension of its exclusive integrity partnership for three further years with...

Caribbean Premier League tops 200 million viewers in its 2018 season

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has hit a record broadcast and digital viewership of over 200m for the first time in the tournament’s history,...

EA Madden NFL Championship returns to primetime television

Electronic Arts’ (EA) Madden NFL Championship makes its return to primetime television after being broadcast as part of an agreement with the National Football...

NBA unites with TNT and Twitter for groundbreaking live stream deal

The National Basketball Association (NBA), Turner Sports and Twitter have announced a live streaming deal that will provide fans with a groundbreaking new way...

NBC to elevate NBA coverage with sports betting

NBC Sports Washington is looking to enrich its coverage of NBA, announcing it will be including in-play betting coverage during an alternative showing of the Washington...

Facebook places greater emphasis on sports content with 2019 restructuring

Facebook is placing a greater emphasis on its sports offering in 2019, as it moves to restructure its global sports division, which will be...

The PGA TOUR elevates Twitter partnership

The PGA TOUR has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Twitter, allowing the social media site to distribute, on a free...