http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/area/combo/content_newsitem/360%2C4/feed Areas combo dynamic http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166741/european-iptv-demand-grows-at-250-per-cent The number of households worldwide using IPTV services grew from 4.7 million in 2006, to more than 14 million lat year, according to a report by analysts Parks Associates and demand for IPTV services grew by 250 per cent in Europe last year. Media Europe Broadcast Internet Tue, 6 May 2008 10:45:25 +0100 msherlock 166741 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166740/fox-sports-and-nine-secure-icc-rights Australian broadcasters, Fox Sports and the Nine Network, agreed a four year deal with ESPN STAR Sports for TV rights for International Cricket Council cricket events from 2008 until 2011. Media Australia Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Tue, 6 May 2008 10:43:17 +0100 msherlock 166740 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166733/mp-silva-acquires-fivb-olympic-qualification-tournament-rights MP & Silva acquired the exclusive media rights to the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Women’s and Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Tokyo, Japan from Dentsu. Media Japan Broadcast TV Rights Volleyball Fri, 2 May 2008 10:13:50 +0100 msherlock 166733 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166732/nbc-agrees-largest-major-network-broadcast-of-equestrian-sport US network, NBC, acquired the broadcast rights for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games from the World Games 2010 Foundation. Media United States Broadcast Equestrian TV Rights Fri, 2 May 2008 10:13:01 +0100 msherlock 166732 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166718/nasn-and-espn-classic-launch-on-turkish-platform The North American Sports Network launched today on Turkish DTH platform, DSmart. ESPN Classic is set to follow on June 1. Media Turkey Broadcast TV Rights Thu, 1 May 2008 10:20:11 +0100 msherlock 166718 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166709/japan-consortium-wins-olympic-broadcast-rights The Japan Consortium, an association of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) and NAB (The National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan), has acquired the Japanese broadcasting rights for the Vancouver 2010 and the London 2012 Olympic Games from the International Olympic Committee. Media Japan Broadcast Summer Olympics Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:07:49 +0100 mglendinning 166709 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166714/czech-sports-channel-to-launch A new Czech sports channel named Sport 5 is set to make its debut this Friday Media Czech Republic Broadcast Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:05:48 +0100 mglendinning 166714 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166713/nbc-sports-to-air-us-open-in-primetime NBC Sports will schedule the final round of this year's US Open golf tournament in primetime for the first time thanks to the event’s west coast location. Media United States Broadcast Golf Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:47:46 +0100 mglendinning 166713 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166711/sportaccord-tv-prepares-for-launch SportAccord 2008 will showcase exclusive interviews with sports industry leaders fat this year's event inon the new SportAccord TV. Media Greece Broadcast Summer Olympics Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43:01 +0100 mglendinning 166711 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166697/promising-outlook-for-indian-pay-television-market The Indian pay-television industry is projected to generate revenues of $11.2 billion by 2012, according to a report by Media Partners Asia. Media India Broadcast TV Rights Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:30:53 +0100 msherlock 166697 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166678/bundesliga-clubs-approve-tv-deal-for-cup-games German public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF, and pay-broadcaster Premiere, acquired the TV rights for the German domestic football cup in a three-year deal, worth €50 million per year. Media Germany Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:06:36 +0100 msherlock 166678 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166652/live-current-media-wins-bcci-and-ipl-website-rights Canadian new media company Live Current Media Inc acquired the exclusive online rights for the Board of Control for Cricket in India and cricket’s Indian Premier League in a ten-year deal worth $50 million. Media India Broadcast Cricket Internet Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:29:27 +0100 msherlock 166652 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166649/championship-of-darts-signs-up-for-internet-distribution The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and Perform, the digital sports specialists, launched the Championship of Darts - the first ever darts tournament to be solely broadcast on and funded by internet distribution. Media Broadcast Darts Internet Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:01:42 +0100 msherlock 166649 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166629/tpsa-to-launch-new-polish-sports-channel Polish telecommunications company, TPSA, is set to launch a new pay-television sports channel in August. Media Poland Broadcast TV Rights Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:04:40 +0100 msherlock 166629 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166628/fox-sports-to-show-australian-test-matches Australian sports network, FOX Sports, agreed a deal with Indian sports marketing agency, Nimbus Sport International, for the rights to show exclusive live coverage of Australia’s four Test matches during their tour of India in October 2008. Media Australia India Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:54:15 +0100 msherlock 166628 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166626/iec-in-sports-signs-further-atp-events-and-5-nations-rugby IEC in Sports renewed its deals with three important ATP events: the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, Estoril Open in Portugal and the BA-CA Tennis Trophy in Vienna. Media Asia Europe Broadcast Rugby Tennis Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:49:46 +0100 msherlock 166626 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166619/uefa-cup-deal-for-malaysia-indonesia-and-brunei UEFA awarded the media rights for the 2009-2012 UEFA Cup in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei to Astro – a leading Pay TV operator in the region and UEFA’s current media partner for the UEFA Cup. Media Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:44:05 +0100 msherlock 166619 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166614/olympic-advertising-space-sells-despite-protests US Olympic broadcaster, NBC, has sold three-quarters of its 2008 Games advertising space at strong prices, despite recent protests surrounding the torch relay. Media United States Broadcast Summer Olympics Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:15:30 +0100 msherlock 166614 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166613/eurosport-2-reaches-30-million-mark Pan-European broadcaster, Eurosport 2, passed the 30 million home mark, three years after its launch. Media Europe Audience Data Broadcast Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:13:49 +0100 msherlock 166613 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166611/uefa-awards-champions-league-rights-in-india UEFA has awarded the exclusive 2009-12 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup media rights in South Asia to its current media partners - Ten Sports and Zee Sports. Media India Broadcast Football Soccer Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:57:25 +0100 mglendinning 166611 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166605/zee-and-ten-win-champions-league-rights Indian pay-television providers Ten Sports and Zee Sports acquired the exclusive media rights for the Champions League, from 2009-12 and the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Uefa Cup. Media India Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:21:10 +0100 msherlock 166605 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166604/mlb-agree-yahoo-deal Yahoo agreed a two-year deal with Major League Baseball Advanced Media for the rights to show subscription-based live games and sell video ads for MLB.TV in 2009 and 2010. Media United States Baseball Broadcast Internet Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:19:47 +0100 msherlock 166604 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166590/spain-competition-watchdog-queries-football-deals Spain's Competition Commission opened proceedings against broadcasters and Primera Liga football clubs over the sale of TV rights. Media Spain Broadcast Football Soccer Law TV Rights Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:17:43 +0100 msherlock 166590 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166593/cj-media-wins-champions-league-rights-for-korea CJ Media acquired the TV rights for the UEFA Champions League and Super Cups in Korea from 2009-2012. Media South Korea Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:28:22 +0100 msherlock 166593 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166576/socceroos-games-to-be-added-to-anti-siphoning-list The World Cup qualifying matches of the Australian national team, the Socceroos, will be shown on free-to-air television after the Australian government agreed to add them to the anti-siphoning list. Media Australia Broadcast Football Soccer Law TV Rights Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:09:08 +0100 msherlock 166576 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166574/kse-acquires-itv-s-stake-in-arsenal-broadband Kroenke Sports Enterprises acquired a 50 per cent share in Arsenal Broadband Limited, the broadband service of English Premier League club, Arsenal, for around £65 million. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Internet Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:00:57 +0100 msherlock 166574 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166571/setanta-calls-off-sale Irish pay-television broadcaster, Setanta Sports, abandoned plans to sell itself after potential buyers balked at the £1 billion asking price. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Finance TV Rights Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:45:15 +0100 msherlock 166571 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166569/mlb-games-to-be-shown-on-demand-for-the-first-time Major League Baseball is to allow regional sports networks to offer replays of their live baseball matches on demand for 24 hours after the game. Media United States Baseball Broadcast Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:40:41 +0100 msherlock 166569 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166568/french-handball-receives-four-bids The French handball league, Ligue Nationale de Handball, said it had received four bids for its TV rights from 2008 to 2011. Media France Broadcast Handball TV Rights Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:39:11 +0100 msherlock 166568 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166547/joost-extends-deal-for-english-premier-league-clips Online TV platform, Joost extended its distribution deal with Nimbus Sport International for English Premier League internet clips. Media Middle East Broadcast Football Soccer Internet TV Rights Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:01:14 +0100 msherlock 166547 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166539/news-corp-set-to-increase-stake-in-premiere Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is expected to increase its 19.9 per cent stake in German pay-television group Premiere. Media Germany Broadcast Finance TV Rights Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:27:41 +0100 msherlock 166539 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166537/sabc-agrees-public-viewing-world-cup-2010-deal South Africans will be able to watch 2010 Fifa World Cup matches free via national broadcaster SABC at public viewing events and in bars after the SABC agreed a deal with FIFA. Media South Africa Broadcast Football Soccer Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:19:25 +0100 msherlock 166537 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166535/kentaro-to-market-austrian-national-football-rights The Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) agreed a deal with the Kentaro Group for the international marketing of its TV rights. Media Austria Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:33:48 +0100 msherlock 166535 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166527/add-secures-ipl-tv-rights Arab Digital Distribution acquired the exclusive TV rights for the DFL Indian Premier League in the Middle East and North Africa in a ten-year deal. Media Middle East Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:05:51 +0100 msherlock 166527 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166511/telstra-acquire-share-of-olympic-rights Australian telecommunications provider, Telstra, agreed a $9 million deal with the Seven Media Group to show exclusive live coverage of the Beijing Olympics on its BigPond mobile service. Media Australia Broadcast Mobile Summer Olympics TV Rights Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:38:11 +0000 msherlock 166511 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166509/bbc-agrees-new-wimbledon-contract The BBC secured the rights to broadcast Wimbledon until 2014 in a new five-year deal which incorporates TV, radio, broadband and, for the first time, BBC iPlayer. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Tennis TV Rights Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:23:28 +0000 msherlock 166509 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166507/bbc-expected-to-bid-for-test-cricket-rights The BBC is planning to bid for at least some rights for live English test match cricket when the auction opens for the next four-year contract, likely to be next month. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:20:14 +0000 msherlock 166507 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166492/nimbus-launches-cricket-web-portal Indian media and entertainment company, Nimbus Communications, is set to launch a new cricket web portal to offer streaming of live matches. Media India Broadcast Cricket Internet TV Rights Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:29:44 +0000 msherlock 166492 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166485/singtel-grabs-champions-league-tv-rights-for-singapore Singtel acquired the exclusive Champions League TV rights from 2009-2012 in Singapore. Media Singapore Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:19:22 +0000 msherlock 166485 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166463/uefa-expected-to-finalise-uk-champions-league-rights UEFA awarded a major package of UEFA Champions League media rights for 2009-2012 in the UK to pay-broadcaster BSkyB and is expected to award the remaining rights tomorrow after it invited a second round of bidding. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:17:35 +0000 msherlock 166463 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166462/australian-government-opens-anti-siphoning-talks Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said discussions have begun about which sports should be made available to subscription broadcasters. Media Australia Broadcast Law TV Rights Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:16:51 +0000 msherlock 166462 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166459/ioc-member-to-speak-at-sport-and-technology-the-conference-2008 Sport and Technology: The Conference 2008, in association with BT Media and Broadcast, is delighted to announce that IOC member Patrick Baumann, Secretary-General of FIBA (the International Basketball Federation), will be joining the 'Maximising Digital Sports Rights: Show Me the Money' panel discussion at the must-attend event on 13 June 2008 at BT Centre in London. Media United Kingdom Basketball Broadcast Technology Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:42:50 +0000 msherlock 166459 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166423/scramble-for-uk-champions-league-rights-underway The first round of bidding for the TV rights for Champions League football got underway yesterday with competition expected to be fierce between the BBC, ITV, Five and pay TV operators Setanta and BSkyB. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:33:26 +0000 msherlock 166423 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166420/newly-formed-igbs-wins-asian-games-contract International Games Broadcast Services (IGBS), the newly-named company born out of Doha Asian Games Broadcast Services (DAGBS), was awarded the host broadcast contract for the 1st Asian Beach Games Bali 2008. Media Asia Broadcast Broadcast Services Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:28:31 +0000 msherlock 166420 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166418/eurosport-renews-uleb-cup-rights The Eurosport Group and the Euroleague Basketball, the organisers of the ULEB Cup, extended Eurosport’s existing TV rights agreement through the 2010-2011 season. Media Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:25:47 +0000 msherlock 166418 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166346/perform-and-bigpond-launch-global-australian-sports-portal Perform and Telstra’s BigPond, Australia’s largest internet provider, agreed a deal to launch a global sports portal, Aussie Sport TV, broadcasting top Australian sports. Media Australia Australian Rules Football Broadcast Internet Motor Racing Rugby TV Rights Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:17:15 +0000 msherlock 166346 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166344/advertising-revenue-for-cbs-basketball-coverage-soars Coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship is expected to generate $450 million in advertising revenue for American network CBS. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:14:57 +0000 msherlock 166344 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166342/fanz-tv-to-show-arenafootball2-league Newly launched US sports TV network, FANZ-TV, agreed a one-year rights deal with the arenafootball2 league for the 2008 season. Media United States Broadcast TV Rights Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:11:52 +0000 msherlock 166342 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166339/bundesliga-tv-deal-could-be-under-threat The €3 billion agreement between the German Football League (DFL) and Leo Kirch's KF 15 group to market the TV rights for Bundesliga matches could come under pressure after a move by cartel authorities. Media Germany Broadcast Football Soccer Law TV Rights Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:19:45 +0000 msherlock 166339 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166337/eurosport-launches-in-high-definition Eurosport is set to launch a simulcast channel in HD to cover all major sporting events for which it holds the rights in 2008, starting with the French Open at Roland Garros. Media Europe Broadcast Broadcast Services Football Soccer Summer Olympics Tennis Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:06:06 +0000 msherlock 166337 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166323/espn-star-sports-renews-rights-for-golf-s-masters ESPN Star Sports acquired the TV rights across Asia for the Masters for next three years, from 2008 to 2010. Media Asia Broadcast Golf TV Rights Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:42:01 +0000 msherlock 166323 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166311/sportelasia-2008-succeeds-in-shanghai A total of 594 participants, representing 304 companies from 46 countries worldwide, attended this week’s SPORTELAsia 2008 at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai, China. Media China Broadcast TV Rights Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:01:57 +0000 msherlock 166311 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166315/eurosport-and-channel-4-to-show-british-superbikes Pan-European broadcaster Eurosport and commercial broadcaster Channel 4 secured the TV rights for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the UK. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Motorcycling TV Rights Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:00:02 +0000 msherlock 166315 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166303/fox-sports-to-distribute-free-kick-masters US-based sporting and entertainment events producer, Camelot Island Entertainment, has signed an agreement with Fox Sports International Distribution for the global distribution of the ‘2008 Free Kick Masters’. Media United States Broadcast Football Soccer Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:50:39 +0000 mglendinning 166303 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166300/johnson-johnson-showcases-us-olympic-hopefuls Health care brand Johnson & Johnson has teamed up with the NBC Olympics to launch a multimedia showcase, which will follow the journey of eight American athletes and their families as they prepare to qualify for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Media United States Broadcast Summer Olympics Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:45:57 +0000 mglendinning 166300 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166292/supersport-agrees-tv-rights-deal-with-the-kenya-premier-league Supersport International agreed a four-year $13.5 million deal TV rights deal with the Kenya Premier League. Media Kenya Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:40:44 +0000 msherlock 166292 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166285/rcs-to-offer-giro-d-italia-international-tv-rights-to-the-market RCS Sport, organiser and rights holder of the Giro d’Italia is considering selling the international TV rights for the tour direct to the market and separately from the domestic rights package. Media Italy Broadcast Cycling TV Rights Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:23:10 +0000 msherlock 166285 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166283/perform-nets-asian-football-digital-deal Perform will launch a digital channel to stream live AFC club and national team football, including FIFA World Cup 2010 Asian qualifiers and AFC Champions League matches. Media Asia Broadcast Football Soccer Internet TV Rights Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:16:12 +0000 msherlock 166283 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166282/ten-sports-retains-rights-for-west-indies-cricket Dubai-based broadcaster, Ten Sports, retained the global media rights for West Indies cricket, excluding the UK, in a four-year, from 2008 and 2012, deal with the West Indies Cricket Board. Media Asia Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:15:21 +0000 msherlock 166282 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166273/cctv-agrees-internet-partnerships State-run national broadcaster, China Central Television, agreed partnerships with social networking site MySpace China and online-video site Tudou.com to run an interactive website for the Beijing Olympics. Media China Broadcast Internet Summer Olympics Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:07:29 +0000 msherlock 166273 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166270/perform-launches-multi-platform-daily-sports-news-bulletin Perform launched omnisport.tv, the world’s first and only fully produced multi-platform daily sports bulletin, available in multiple formats for daily distribution across scheduled TV channels, broadband TV services, mobile TV, video on demand and MP4. Media Broadcast Internet Mobile Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:44:09 +0000 msherlock 166270 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166268/emmy-award-winner-to-address-sport-and-technology-the-conference-2008 Sport and Technology: The Conference 2008, in association with BT Media and Broadcast, is delighted to announce that Hank Adams, CEO of Sportvision Inc, will be providing the Opening Afternoon Address at the seminal event on 13 June 2008 at BT Centre in London. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Technology Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:31:32 +0000 msherlock 166268 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166258/sky-italia-secures-2010-and-2012-olympic-rights Sky Italia acquired the TV rights for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and the 2012 London Olympic Games in a deal with the International Olympic Committee. Media Italy Broadcast Summer Olympics TV Rights Winter Olympics Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:08:14 +0000 msherlock 166258 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166257/expectations-for-uk-champions-league-tv-bids-grow Public service broadcaster, the BBC, is set to join the bidding for the UK Champions League TV rights. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:05:54 +0000 msherlock 166257 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166256/setanta-sports-wins-ipl-rights Setanta Sports acquired the UK TV rights for the Indian Premier League's Twenty20 cricket competition in a five year deal with the IPL. Media India United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:40:22 +0000 msherlock 166256 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164268/espn-creates-consolidated-tv-ad-sales-group ESPN created a new consolidated TV advertising sales team for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Media Europe Middle East Broadcast Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:40:09 +0000 msherlock 164268 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164273/sky-tv-delays-buyback-decision New Zealand's SKY TV will delay its decision on whether or not to go ahead with a $100 million share buyback as it looks at expansion opportunities. Media New Zealand Broadcast Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:18:24 +0000 msherlock 164273 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164260/news-corp-increases-stake-in-premiere Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has increased its stake in German pay-television operator Premiere to 19.9 per cent, adding to the 14.6 per cent it acquired last month. Media Germany Broadcast Finance Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:30:59 +0000 msherlock 164260 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164259/ligue-1-invites-international-tv-bids The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) invited marketing agencies to bid for the international rights for Ligue 1 over the next four seasons, from 2008-09 to 2011-12. Media France Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:28:49 +0000 msherlock 164259 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164248/foxtel-looks-to-expand-online-presence Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel will use its exclusive internet rights for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the 2012 Beijing Olympics to substantially expand its online presence. Media Australia Broadcast Internet Summer Olympics TV Rights Winter Olympics Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:28:10 +0000 msherlock 164248 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164245/ffa-and-mp-silva-agree-strategic-partnership Football Federation Australia (FFA) appointed the MP & Silva agency, to market and distribute its media rights internationally. Media Australia Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:22:01 +0000 msherlock 164245 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164238/sony-to-be-taken-to-court-over-ipl-demands Four minority domestic investors in Sony Entertainment India, have taken the company to court over demands on them for capital to finance SET's commitments to the upcoming Indian Premier League tournament. Media India Broadcast Cricket Finance TV Rights Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:10:19 +0000 msherlock 164238 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164237/gaa-awards-tv-rights-to-rte-tv3-setanta-and-tg4 The Gaelic Athletic Association agreed multi-million euro TV and radio rights deals with RTE and TV3 that carve up coverage of the GAA championship over the next three-years. Media Ireland Broadcast TV Rights Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:08:47 +0000 msherlock 164237 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164239/al-jazeera-sports-secures-champions-league-rights Al Jazeera Sports Channel secured exclusive TV rights for the UEFA Champions League in a four-year deal from 2009 to 2012. Media Middle East Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:25:47 +0000 msherlock 164239 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164230/tv3-poised-to-win-2011-rugby-world-cup-rights New Zealand commercial broadcaster TV3 is set to secure the TV rights to the 2011 Rugby World Cup according to local press reports. Media New Zealand Broadcast Rugby TV Rights Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:17:08 +0000 msherlock 164230 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164224/bt-considering-bid-for-setanta According to UK press reports, BT is considering making an offer for Setanta, the Irish pay-television company that owns rights to show some live Premier League football. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Finance TV Rights Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:29:59 +0000 msherlock 164224 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164222/nbc-to-offer-chinese-and-korean-olympic-coverage The Olympics will be broadcast in Chinese and Korean for the first time ever in the US by US network NBC. Media United States Broadcast Summer Olympics Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:19:32 +0000 msherlock 164222 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164220/eurosport-group-expands-in-central-eastern-europe The Eurosport Group agreed a deal with RCS & RDS, a telecoms service provider in Central & Eastern Europe, to extend distribution of Eurosport 2 within the CEE territory. Media Europe Audience Data Broadcast Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:16:39 +0000 msherlock 164220 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164217/espn-star-sports-launches-olympic-coverage ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has launched the first of five Olympic programmes that will give viewers an exclusive preview of the XXIX Olympiad and all the news as it happens in Beijing 2008. Media Singapore Broadcast Summer Olympics Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:06:12 +0000 mglendinning 164217 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164202/copa-libertadores-tv-revenues-rise Traffic Sports, holders of the TV rights for the Copa Libertadores outside the Americas, said revenues from the sale of the competition's rights are up 350 per cent in the last four years. Media Latin America Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:26:27 +0000 msherlock 164202 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164185/university-of-oregon-signs-media-deal The University of Oregon extended an agreement for its for multi-media marketing rights with Oregon Sports Network and IMG College in a ten-year, $67.14 million deal. Media United States Broadcast Naming Rights Sponsorship TV Rights Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:18:04 +0000 msherlock 164185 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164177/pay-tv-rules-under-ec-review The European Commission launched a consultation with governments, broadcasters, telecoms operators, rights holders, sports bodies and consumer groups on plans to reform the 10-year-old rules governing pay TV and video on demand in Europe. Media Europe Broadcast Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:14:25 +0000 msherlock 164177 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164175/new-south-african-tv-deal-hits-nz-and-australia-rugby-unions New Zealand and Australia expressed disappointment at the South African Rugby Union’s decision to sell of some of its TV rights previously included in the Sanzar (South African/New Zealand/Australia) agreement. Media Australia New Zealand South Africa Broadcast Rugby TV Rights Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:12:15 +0000 msherlock 164175 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164174/mp-silva-launch-ac-milan-mobile-site-in-japan Serie A club AC Milan and the MP & Silva agency launched AC Milan’s official Japanese mobile website. Media Japan Broadcast Football Soccer Mobile Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:08:58 +0000 msherlock 164174 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164168/takeover-rumours-surround-setanta-sports Setanta Sports is bracing itself for a succession of takeover bids after an undisclosed European rival reportedly made an unsolicited bid of over €1 billion for the Irish pay-television broadcaster. Media Ireland United Kingdom Broadcast Finance TV Rights Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:21:37 +0000 msherlock 164168 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164166/australias-network-ten-wins-ipl-rights Australian commercial broadcaster Ten Network acquired the live television rights for all the Twenty20 cricket matches in a five-year deal with the Indian Premier League. Ten is believed to have paid between $10 million and $15 million for the rights. Media Australia Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:15:05 +0000 msherlock 164166 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164169/rte-set-to-secure-remaining-gaa-rights Irish public-service broadcaster RTE is expected to secure the TV rights for the four remaining Gaelic Athletic Association packages after fending off competition from commercial rivals TV3 and Setanta. Media Ireland Broadcast TV Rights Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:14:01 +0000 msherlock 164169 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164164/nielsen-reveals-super-bowl-ad-analysis The Nielsen Company has released an analysis of advertising trends from Super Bowl XLII, which was viewed by an average audience on Fox of 97.5 million people in the US. Media United States American Football Broadcast Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:05:16 +0000 mglendinning 164164 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164160/uefa-agrees-uefa-euro-2008-tv-deal-singapore UEFA agreed a deal with StarHub, the largest Pay-TV operator in Singapore, for exclusive broadcast rights to UEFA EURO 2008™. Media Singapore Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:53:21 +0000 msherlock 164160 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164159/two-new-serie-a-tv-deals-in-germany The MP & Silva agency agreed deals for Serie A in the German market with broadcaster ZDF and with online portal www.maxdome.de. Media Germany Broadcast Football Soccer Internet TV Rights Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:52:44 +0000 msherlock 164159 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164161/neo-sports-plus-wins-major-tennis-rights Indian sports channel Neo Sports Plus acquired the TV rights for three major tennis tournaments: The Davis Cup, The Federation Cup and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Media India Broadcast Tennis TV Rights Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:40:53 +0000 msherlock 164161 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164148/canal-plus-and-orange-win-french-ligue-1-rights The Ligue de Football Professionnel agreed deals worth a total €668 million a year over four years with French pay-broadcaster Canal Plus and mobile operator Orange for its audiovisual rights. Media France Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:46:42 +0000 msherlock 164148 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164149/australia-considers-changes-to-anti-siphoning-law The Australian government is considering making changes to the laws that protect big-ticket sporting events for free-to-air coverage in a bid to drive the take-up of free-to-air digital channels. Media Australia Broadcast Law Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:35:33 +0000 msherlock 164149 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164145/canal-13-and-globosat-secure-euro-2008-rights Uefa awarded Chilean broadcaster Canal 13 and Brazilian broadcaster Globosat the rights for Euro 2008. Media Brazil Chile Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:24:28 +0000 msherlock 164145 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164146/new-trial-date-set-for-seven-network-case Australia's Seven Network will appeal the ruling in the $200 million C7 practice suit in a three-week hearing in November. Media Australia Broadcast Law TV Rights Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:28:03 +0000 msherlock 164146 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164143/super-bowl-breaks-us-tv-sport-record The US Super Bowl attracted over 97.5 million viewers on Sunday, making it the second most watched television programme in American broadcasting history. Media United States American Football Audience Data Broadcast Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:15:15 +0000 msherlock 164143 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164109/nascar-expands-media-operations The NASCAR Images and NASCAR Digital Entertainment are to merge to form the NASCAR Media Group (NMG) in a move that will consolidate the rights and interests of both groups into a single entity to develop, produce and distribute a range of programming and content for NASCAR. Media United States Broadcast Broadcast Services Motor Racing TV Rights Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:09:36 +0000 msherlock 164109 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164059/bidding-extended-for-french-football-rights France's football league (LFP) extended the bidding process for the TV rights for Ligue 1 matches from 2008 to 2012. Media France Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:08:16 +0000 msherlock 164059 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163990/americans-tune-in-for-super-bowl-ads-says-survey A survey conducted by Harris Interactive has revealed that 57 percent of US adults who plan to watch Super Bowl XLII will tune in as much or more for the commercials as for the game. Media United States American Football Broadcast Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:09:40 +0000 mglendinning 163990 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163942/rugby-and-handball-knock-football-off-euro-viewing-perch Football was knocked off the top of the sports viewing charts in the majority of television markets across Europe in 2007, according to the annual survey by TV Sports Markets. Media Europe Audience Data Broadcast Football Soccer Handball Rugby Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:53:18 +0000 msherlock 163942 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163929/nimbus-appoints-k-digvijay-singh-as-ceo Nimbus Communications Limited appointed K. Digvijay Singh as CEO with immediate effect. Prior to the appointment, Digvijay Singh was Chief Executive of its wholly-owned subsidiary Nimbus Sport International Pte. Ltd., based out of Singapore. Media India Broadcast Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:57:47 +0000 msherlock 163929 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163886/bskyb-ordered-to-cut-itv-stake-to-below-7-5-per-cent UK pay-TV broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting was ordered to cut its stake in broadcaster ITV Plc to below 7.5 per cent to avoid harming competition. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:13:34 +0000 msherlock 163886 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163885/sabc-loses-out-in-premier-soccer-league-tv-rights-battle South African public-service broadcaster SABC’s final attempt to hold on to the Premier Soccer League’s television rights failed. Media South Africa Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:12:17 +0000 msherlock 163885 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163881/mp-silva-and-one-o-one-secure-tv-rights-deals-for-speedcar MP & Silva and ONE O ONE secured key broadcast deals to launch the inaugural Speedcar Series in over 50 countries in Middle East and Asia. Media Asia Broadcast Motor Racing TV Rights Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:09:39 +0000 msherlock 163881 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163690/orange-is-serious-bidder-for-french-ligue-1-rights According to French media reports, mobile operator Orange has bid for all 12 packages of TV rights available in the Ligue 1 tender, including live rights. Media France Broadcast Football Soccer Internet Mobile TV Rights Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:43:58 +0000 msherlock 163690 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163617/nine-bidders-for-french-league-tv-rights Nine bidders entered expressions of interest for French football’s Ligue 1 rights for the four-year period from 2008-09 to –2011-12. Media France Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:13:25 +0000 msherlock 163617 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163615/tour-de-france-renews-tv-deal-with-france-televisions The organisers of the Tour de France agreed a new five-year TV rights deal with French public-service broadcaster France Télévisions, reported to be worth around €120 million. Media France Broadcast Cycling TV Rights Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:12:20 +0000 msherlock 163615 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163610/neo-sports-wins-us-pga-tv-rights Indian sports channel Neo Sports Plus acquired the TV rights for the US PGA Tour in a two-year deal covering 2008 and 2009 with the Professional Golf Association. Media India Broadcast Golf TV Rights Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:57 +0000 msherlock 163610 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163609/espn-deportes-wins-2010-south-american-world-cup-qualifiers Spanish language broadcaster ESPN Deportes acquired the US TV rights for the 2010 South American World Cup Qualifying tournament from SCP Worldwide. Media United States Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:06:23 +0000 msherlock 163609 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163488/kpn-bids-for-dutch-football-rights Dutch telecommunications group KPN said it has bid for the TV rights for the Dutch football league. Media Netherlands Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:08:32 +0000 msherlock 163488 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163370/super-bowl-the-world-s-most-watched-live-tv-sports-event-in-2007 The 2007 Super Bowl was ranked the world’s most watched live TV sports event last year according to Initiative Sports Futures’ ViewerTrack global trends report for 2007. Media American Football Audience Data Broadcast Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:13:25 +0000 msherlock 163370 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163369/nba-tv-to-be-managed-by-turner Turner Sports and the National Basketball Association are set to announce that Turner will manage the NBA's digital properties, including the 24-hour cable channel NBA TV. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Broadcast Services Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:13:09 +0000 msherlock 163369 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163322/ten-and-foxtel-win-2010-commonwealth-games-rights Australian Commercial broadcaster Ten and Pay-TV group Foxtel acquired the Australian TV rights for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Media Australia India Broadcast Commonwealth Games TV Rights Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:38:07 +0000 msherlock 163322 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163320/eurosport-acquires-euro-2008-tv-rights Pan-European broadcaster Eurosport signed an agreement with UEFA for delayed-as-live broadcast rights for all 31 matches of UEFA EURO 2008™. Media Europe Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:36:01 +0000 msherlock 163320 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163268/perform-serves-up-winning-formula-for-australian-open Premium TV/Inform Group officially unveiled the company’s new name, Perform and launched a new broadband service for tennis’ opening Grand Slam of 2008, the Australian Open. Media Australia United Kingdom Broadcast Tennis TV Rights Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:45:38 +0000 msherlock 163268 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163267/sony-wsg-bag-global-tv-rights-for-india-premier-league World Sport Group and Sony acquired the global TV rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in a 10-year deal worth $1.026 billion. Media India Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:44:20 +0000 msherlock 163267 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163238/final-four-bid-for-indian-premier-league-rights Bidding for the TV rights for cricket's inaugural Indian Premier League will close at noon today with four bidders set to fight it out for the rights. Media India Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:12:44 +0000 msherlock 163238 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163199/john-smith-s-signs-racing-uk-sponsorship-deal Racing UK, the UK horse racing channel, signed a ‘Platinum Partnership’ with ale brand John Smith’s. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Horse Racing Sponsorship Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:49:12 +0000 msherlock 163199 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163198/input-media-sign-up-to-produce-new-arsenal-tv-channel UK production company Input Media will produce a new Arsenal TV channel to launch on January 14 through Setanta Sports. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:47:55 +0000 msherlock 163198 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163195/nigerian-tv-rights-row-could-affect-african-cup-of-nations Nigerian football fans may be unable to watch their team in the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in a row over the TV rights. Media Nigeria Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:21:34 +0000 msherlock 163195 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163189/murdochs-gains-german-tv-hold-with-premiere-swoop Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation acquired a 14.58 per cent stake in German Pay-TV broadcaster Premiere AG, making it the company's biggest single shareholder. Media Germany Broadcast Finance Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:46:55 +0000 msherlock 163189 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163186/uefa-signs-off-major-new-euro-2008-deals UEFA finalised four major contracts for media rights in China and Japan for UEFA EURO 2008™ in Austria and Switzerland this summer. Media China Japan Broadcast Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:11:54 +0000 msherlock 163186 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163185/espn-mobile-tv-gets-major-makeover MobiTV, the mobile and broadband entertainment services company, is to re-launch ESPN Mobile TV as a linear 24/7 sports channel. Media United States Broadcast Mobile Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:02:25 +0000 msherlock 163185 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163182/beijing-2008-could-bring-in-first-live-one-billion-audience The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing this year could become the first sporting event to attract a record total live audience of one billion, according to a report by global media communications agency Initiative Sports Futures. Media China Audience Data Broadcast Events Summer Olympics Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:08:28 +0000 msherlock 163182 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163180/new-snooker-league-launched-as-internet-only-sports-event Matchroom Sport and the recently merged Premium TV/Inform Group launched Championship League Snooker, a new league that will be solely broadcast on and funded by internet distribution. Media Broadcast Internet Snooker Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:05:42 +0000 msherlock 163180 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163172/new-alcohol-ad-ban-prevents-lithuanians-watching-euroleague-basketball Lithuanian TV broadcasters were forced to cancel live coverage of Euroleague basketball matches due to a new law banning prime-time advertising of alcohol. Media Lithuania Basketball Broadcast Law TV Rights Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:20:42 +0000 msherlock 163172 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163170/espn-star-sports-signs-mobile-rights-deal Asian broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports has acquired the mobile rights for India's ongoing tour to Australia from Cricket Australia. Media Asia Australia India Broadcast Cricket Mobile Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:13:31 +0000 msherlock 163170 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163169/cbs-integrates-college-sports-network CBS Corporation is to integrate the combined businesses of its College Sports Television Networks (CSTV) division into the operations of CBS Sports. Media United States American Football Broadcast Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:49:56 +0000 mglendinning 163169 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163163/french-rugby-league-tenders-final-rights French rugby’s Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) tendered the rights for the final of its Top 14 club competition. Media France Broadcast Rugby TV Rights Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:06:50 +0000 msherlock 163163 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163165/prisa-bids-for-control-of-sogecable Spain’s biggest media company Prisa deposited a $3 billion guarantee with Madrid's stock market regulator underwriting a bid to increase its share in Sogecable, Spain's biggest pay-TV operator, by 50 per cent. Media Spain Broadcast Finance Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:00:13 +0000 msherlock 163165 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163162/iec-in-sports-adds-to-athletics-portfolio IEC in Sports increased its its portfolio of athletics events, acquiring the rights for the IAAF Grand Prix Athens “Tsiklitiria". Media Agencies Broadcast Track And Field Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:05:48 +0000 msherlock 163162 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163146/cctv-awarded-beijing-2008-digital-media-rights The International Olympic Committee awarded the digital broadcast rights for the 2008 Beijing Olympics to CCTV.com, the online arm of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Media China Broadcast Internet Summer Olympics TV Rights Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:56:41 +0000 msherlock 163146 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163143/orange-mobile-tv-to-show-all-premier-league-matches Orange will become the first UK mobile company to offer all televised live Premier League matches after agreeing a deal with pay-broadcaster Setanta. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Mobile TV Rights Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:42:43 +0000 msherlock 163143 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163141/uk-communications-regulator-flags-pay-tv-concerns Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, said it has identified "warning signs" for future competition in the UK pay-TV market. Media United Kingdom Broadcast TV Rights Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:14:08 +0000 msherlock 163141 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163137/espn-star-sports-launches-icc-tender Pan-Asian pay-broadcaster ESPN-STAR Sports invited interested parties to tender for the TV rights to all International Cricket Council (ICC) events outside of India from 2008 to 2011. Media Agencies Broadcast Cricket TV Rights Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:18:06 +0000 msherlock 163137 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163135/new-ruling-in-mediapro-sogecable-tv-rights-battle The Spanish Mediapro agency said the latest Madrid court ruling prevents Sogecable and its Audiovisual Sport unit from selling football rights onto third parties. Media Spain Broadcast Football Soccer Law TV Rights Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:46:12 +0000 msherlock 163135 at http://www.sportbusiness.com