Media & Technology

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

UEFA is the latest to go direct to consumer, but is...

The direct-to-consumer streaming service would be to enable specific markets to watch Champions League football via subscription service.  UEFA is reportedly in early-stage talks of...

Sky Sports backs Dana White to build boxing’s next era 

The battle lines are now drawn between Zuffa Boxing and Matchroom Sport, with both promotions locking in broadcast partners just weeks apart.Sky Sports has...

Audit questions effectiveness of Australia’s anti-doping system

A national audit has found inconsistencies in how anti-doping is regulated across Australian sport, with testing and risk assessments less robust in several major...

F1 signs Betway as first official betting operator

Formula 1 has signed Betway as its first official betting operator, with further regional partners expected to followFormula 1 has confirmed a multi-year commercial...

Sportradar posts record revenues ahead of FIFA World Cup duties

The sports data and technology company is crediting its recent IMG Arena acquisition and extension of its FIFA partnership record revenuesSportradar posted record revenues...

Genius Sports posts strong FY2025 growth as media business gains momentum

The sports data and technology group reported double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth in 2025, while rapid expansion in its media division highlights a broader...

How Paramount beat Netflix to win Warner Bros

Paramount takes the lead in the Warner Bros. race, but regulatory hurdles and political ties leave the deal far from guaranteed.In a twist worthy...

Why Premier League + could revolutionise football broadcasting forever

The long-speculated Premier League streaming service is no longer a dream, it is becoming a realisation as CEO Richard Masters confirmed a direct-to-consumer service...

Why La Liga’s anti-piracy fight causes collateral damage

La Liga’s continues to launch aggressive initiatives to combat piracy, despite proof they are impacting legitimate businesses. La Liga’s war on piracy has sent the...

Q&A: Camilo Durana on Messi, media innovation and MLS’ $23bn momentum

Major League Soccer (MLS) has undergone a surge in fan popularity, commercial growth and global appeal in the last several years and is projecting...