Paying to watch the NFL? DOJ takes notice
The NFL is the US’ most valuable and watched sports leagues, but a Department of Justice investigation and government criticism has questioned whether its...
Sports media rights surge masks deeper shift in media power
Quadrennial events drive a $5bn uplift in 2026, but structural changes in ownership, distribution and regulation suggest a more complex future for sports mediaGlobal...
IBIA flags 70 suspicious betting alerts in Q1
Lower-tier competitions and globally fragmented markets continue to account for a significant share of integrity risks, according to the latest data from the IBIA.Integrity...
Premier League fighting piracy on a new front: AI copyright laws
The top-flight English football league has raised concerns to the UK government around proposals to reform copyright laws to accommodate AI companies and their...
Sky Sports backs Jake Paul’s new women’s boxing promotion
Sky Sports has faced competition in the boxing broadcast space, but is placing its faith in a new venture from Jake Paul’s Most Valuable...
ITV drops plans for in-games ads for 2026 World Cup
Despite testing picture‑in‑picture ads during the Six Nations, ITV looks unlikely to use the format at the upcoming World Cup. ITV is reportedly not planning...
Is Dagenham following the Wrexham playbook with KSI?
Dagenham & Redbridge’s use of KSI’s expertise is catching the eye of broadcast experts, but the challenge will be turning global attention into lasting...
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...