Media & Technology

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

CONMEBOL, FC Diez and beIN sports team up to launch broadcasting...

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), FC Diez and beIN MEDIA GROUP have teamed up as part of a long-term media rights agreement, which...

BT Sport and the UFC: A Pay-Per-View combination?

In September 2018, it was announced that Eleven Sports had acquired the exclusive rights to show live UFC coverage in the UK and Ireland....

Bayern Munich becomes the focus of new Tipico Sportwetten campaign

Online bookmaker Tipico Sportwetten has launched its new multi-channel advertising campaign as a bid to enhance its brand profile and boost coverage for the...

Tennis Australia focus on international content distribution ahead of Australia Open

Tennis Australia will be increasing its digital content production and distribution at this year’s Australian Open by using video platforms to feed content to...

Canadian Football League heads to ESPN

As part of a new multi-year agreement, the Canadian Football League (CFL) will be available live to fans in the United States via ESPN...

The ‘3pm blackout’: An imperative safeguard or a broadcasting hindrance?

Earlier this season, we witnessed the resurfacing of a television coverage issue that has been taken at face value for over 60 years now.Back...

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...