Netflix set for fourth ‘Drive to Survive’ Formula One docu-series
Filming has begun on the fourth season of the popular Netflix show ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’, the series’ Executive Producer, James Gay-Rees, has...
Infront nets Serie A international media rights
The Infront media agency has secured the international broadcasting rights to Italy’s top-flight Serie A football tournament.Luca De Siervo, President of Serie A, was...
New-look Champions League reforms pushed back as ECA hits stumbling block
A decision on the changes to the format of the UEFA Champions League has been delayed until April after clubs hit a stumbling block...
NFL gives 17-game regular season revamp the green light
The National Football League (NFL) has formally ratified plans for the expansion of the regular season to 17 games from the 2021 campaign following...
WBO super-featherweight title fight to air on terrestrial TV
Free-to-air terrestrial broadcaster Channel 5 has secured coverage of the upcoming WBO super-featherweight title fight between Jamel Herring and Carl Frampton.As a result of...
Bellator gains exposure in Ireland via Virgin Media rights link-up
Mixed martial arts promotion Bellator has finalised an exclusive broadcast partnership with Virgin Media Television in Ireland.Under the terms of the agreement, the broadcasting...
EFL granted £117.5m MetLife loan for Championship clubs
The English Football League (EFL) has announced it has secured a £117.5 million financial support package, provided by asset management firm MetLife Investment Management,...
Eleven targets North American expansion with Team Whistle acquisition
Multinational sports broadcaster Eleven Sports has purchased Aser Ventures’ sister company, Team Whistle, eyeing expansion in the North American region.The agreement, which is expected...
Betfred Super League season ushers in record-breaking start
The 2021 Betfred Super League got off to a record-breaking start at the weekend, posting the highest viewership for a regular season match in...
DAZN explores terrestrial broadcast ‘backup’ after ruling out Sky sublicense
DAZN is in the process of looking into a ‘backup solution’ for digital terrestrial coverage of the Serie A, after clubs raised concerns about...