Media & Technology

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

1/ST enhances Canadian coverage in Assiniboia Downs deal

1/ST CONTENT has added Canadian racetrack Assiniboia Downs (ASD) to its portfolio of racetrack partners, adding content from the track to its international coverage.The...

Canal+ extends 26-year partnership with French Top 14 rugby

Canal+ has secured a renewal of one of its biggest sports rights agreements, extending its long-running arrangement with the Top 14 rugby union tournament.The...

Channel 4 takes Paralympics to YouTube in social media strategy

Channel 4 has widened its coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with newly announced plans to broadcast the event on its YouTube channel.The...

NBA reportedly set to sign contracts with Disney, NBC and Amazon

The NBA is reportedly finalising contracts with Disney, NBC and Amazon in media rights negotiations, potentially prompting legal action from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).According...

SPFL unveils record-breaking prize money for flagship cup

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has substantially increased the prize money for clubs playing in next season’s Premier Sports Cup.The league has announced...

Better Collective anticipating summer of sport success after Q1 growth

Better Collective remains confident in its global position in digital sports media in the face of difficulties in North America, offset by European and...

ESPN renews FA Cup rights ahead of City v Utd clash

The Football Association (FA) has extended its media rights partnership with ESPN for the FA Cup, England’s knockout club football tournament.Brokered by IMG, the...

FairPlay takes on Brazilian betting with local Oddschecker launch

FairPlay Sports Media has taken its flagship Oddschecker sports betting odds comparison site live to Brazil ahead of a nationwide wagering market launch this...

bet365 suffers ‘biggest payout’ of the season on the final day

Following a sport heavy weekend, bet365 has stated that its customers “had the last laugh” after Manchester City were crowned champions of the Premier...

DAZN adds 10 freemium channels including Matchroom Boxing and Boxing TV

DAZN is making a splash in the free sports broadcasting space via the launch of 10 new freemium channels covering a range of sports.The...