FIFA completes broadcast cycle for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has distributed the media rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Nordic territories, establishing partnerships with a handful of public and...
BCCI separates with IMG over IPL event rights
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has parted ways with International Management Group (IMG) ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League...
Shay Segev and James Rushton named new DAZN Co-CEOs
Shay Segev has been appointed as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of sports streaming platform DAZN, alongside James Rushton.Segev, who left Entain Plc after just...
NFL viewership drops 7% amid presidential election and pandemic
The National Football League (NFL) viewership fell by seven percent in 2020, compared to 2019, new figures have shown.According to Nielsen, broadcasts drew in...
Amanda Godson joins World Rugby broadcast department
Former IMG agency employee Amanda Godson has been named as World Rugby’s new Broadcast Operations Manager.Godson previously held the role of Commercial Manager, Media...
Infront wins European Paralympic broadcasting rights in deal with IPC
Switzerland-based sports media agency Infront has gained the European broadcasting rights for the Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.The deal with the International...
Sportsnet extends rights deal with Canadian NHL teams
Canadian broadcaster Sportsnet has extended its multi-year rights deal with the two of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Canadian franchises.The agreement between Sportsnet and the...
Dana Strong steps in as new Sky CEO
Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch has announced that he is stepping down from his position, with Comcast’s Dana Strong set to replace Darroch.Darroch has served...
Super Netball nears record-breaking agreement with Nine and Foxtel
Australian broadcasters Nine and Foxtel are on the verge of signing a renewed ‘record-breaking’ deal for the domestic rights to the Super Netball tournament,...
NBA records highest viewing figures in over eight years
The National Basketball Association has recorded its most watched opening week since 2012, generating hope of a popular and profitable 2020/21 season.Coverage of the...