Media & Technology

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

Meet the Nominees: SBC Awards 2024 Shortlists Revealed

SBC has announced the shortlists for the 11th edition of the SBC Awards, the first ceremony to take place in Lisbon, as part of...

Newcastle United to stream pre-season games on Endeavour Streaming

Newcastle United will host all of its pre-season games this summer on the direct-to-consumer streaming platform Endeavour Streaming. Fans of the Premier League club will...

NBA confirms $76bn broadcast deal as WBD considers suing 

After several months, the NBA has finally confirmed an 11-year media rights deal with ESPN/ABC, NBC and Amazon, ending its long-term relationship with TNT...

Saudi football looks to enhance production with IMG deal

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have named IMG a production partner for the country's domestic cups.Under the agreement,...

Infront secures several key broadcast deals for Diamond League 

Marketing service provider Infront has secured several major long-term broadcast agreements for the Wanda Diamond League, starting in 2025.The agreements contain free-to-air deals, which...

WSL games to be streamed on YouTube for 2024/25 season

YouTube has become the new streaming platform for Women’s Super League (WSL) games ahead of the 2024/25 season. All non-televised 66 WSL games will be...

SBC Summit: Providing The Framework for Leadership Success

As the gambling and sports betting industry continues to evolve, with the emergence of innovative technologies, platforms and new burgeoning markets, the upcoming SBC...

Amazon’s $1.8bn NBA rights bid matches by Warners Bros Discovery

After seemingly losing broadcast rights for the NBA for the first time in up to 40 years, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has confirmed a...

EFL gains major US look with multi-year broadcast deal with CBS

The English Football League (EFL) is set for US growth after agreeing a new multi-year broadcast rights deal with CBS. The exclusive deal will see...

IBIA: Esports contributes to half of 90 betting alerts for Q2

In Q2 2024, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 90 suspicious betting alerts to the authorities.This represents a 3% decrease from the 93...