Media & Technology

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

Opinions divided on possible Premier League stateside fixtures

The prospect of Premier League games being played in the US has received a mixed response, to say the least. Sections of UK football...

Staylive expands partnership with WBD for premium cycling

Staylive, a Swedish streaming solutions company, has expanded its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe (WBD) to enhance the next season of road...

Sportradar deepens AI usage with new CTO appointment

Sports data firm Sportradar has announced the appointment of Behshad Behzadi as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).Assuming his role effective immediately today (1...

Burnley enlists Nordensa in latest sportstech move

Burnley FC has partnered with Romanian startup Nordensa to leverage the company’s technology and data-driven scouting platform.Nordesna’s solution factors football fans into the scouting...

UKGC to discuss data disputes with football betting stakeholders

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will meet with leading figures in the football betting industry this week following claims of customer grievances arising from...

F1 to ‘evolve’ US content offering with 24/7 streaming channel

Formula 1 has launched the ‘Formula 1 Channel’, a 24/7, subscription-free streaming channel for fans in the US.Looking to “elevate” the content experience for...

Craig Felenstein named Sportradar CFO to spearhead strategic goals

Sportradar has announced that Craig Felenstein will become its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on 1 June, taking on the role from Gerard Griffin.The...

‘This will protect the pyramid overall’ – Football Governance Bill passes...

The Football Governance Bill has progressed to the Committee Stage of the House of Commons after its second reading was approved by MPs on...

Sue Day joins FA from RFU to lead women’s football strategy

The FA has appointed Sue Day MBE as its Director of Women’s Football, taking on oversight of the women’s game from the outgoing Baroness...

Apple TV reportedly chasing FIFA Club World Cup rights

Apple has made significant progress in talks with FIFA over a potential streaming deal for the Club World Cup, according to a report by...