Media & Technology

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

French football league takes DAZN to court over media payments

The media rights drama in French football is not letting up as the Professional Football League (LFP) takes one of its key broadcasting partners...

Super League breaks attendance record in historic season start

The Betfred Super League’s 2025 season began with a historic night of rugby when Leigh Leopards got a win on the road against Wigan...

Tencent secures Wimbledon rights in China for next three years

Tencent, a Chinese technology conglomerate, has secured broadcast rights for Wimbledon in a multi-year partnershipOne of tennis’ grand slam competitions will be available to...

WTA achieves record viewership with Saudi support

The WTA has revealed record viewership numbers for the 2024 season as the impact of women’s tennis continues to expand. According to the WTA, the...

Report: ESPN’s Top Rank boxing and UFC deals nearing end

Reports have emerged that ESPN’s eight-year-long broadcasting partnership with the Top Rank boxing promotion is coming to an end.According to Front Office Sports, Top...

Super Bowl LIX posts record viewership to become most-watched ever

Last Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX is set to become the most-watched in history, according to Nielsen ratings. The Philadelphia Eagles’ 44-20 triumphant victory over the...

Reports suggest Netflix chasing F1 media rights in the US

Netflix is pushing for more room in the traditional sports broadcasting field according to The Times, which reports that the streaming platform is pursuing...

MLR looks to “supercharge” US rugby with ESPN deal

Major League Rugby (MLR), the highest level of rugby in North America, has signed a media rights deal with ESPN.As part of the agreement,...

Amazon’s NFL Wild Card deal extended for seven more years

Amazon Prime Video has retained the rights to one of the NFL Wild Card games according to a report from Sports Business Journal.The Wild...

LIV Golf heads to UK free-to-air and PGA Tour Chief meets...

This week has shaped up to be a big one for the golf world as a series of developments have seen LIV Golf further...