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IndyCar takes to the movies - 13th March 2012

IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) have joined forces with Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation in a “first-of-its-kind” movie-themed partnership.

BBC outlines 3D plans for London 2012 - 16th February 2012

The BBC has announced it will offer the UK 3D coverage of London 2012’s opening and closing ceremonies, along with the 100m final, as part of an “experiment” in the format.

Endemol restructures sports business - 2nd February 2012

Endemol has announced details of a major restructuring that will see its sports arm folded into its main business, resulting in the departures of Endemol Sport’s co-managing directors Gregg Oldfield and Lawrence Duffy.

TV Sports Markets launches daily service - 13th January 2012

TV Sports Markets has announced the launch of a daily news service covering the sports broadcasting industry that will provide the latest news on rights deals, negotiations and other major developments.

Former HBO chief Greenburg to lead NHL production firm - 11th November 2011

The National Hockey League (NHL) is to team up with former HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg to form its own broadcast production company.

TRACAB agrees J-League stats deal - 1st March 2010

Swedish technology firm TRACAB has agreed a deal with Japanese media company DataStaduim to provide match statistics for media outlets covering Japan's top football league.

WRC seeks US and Russia growth - 3rd February 2010

World Rally Championship promoter North One is targeting the United States and Russia for the future development of the sport.

New Russian hockey channel launches this week - 28th September 2009

A new hockey-devoted TV channel called CHL-TV with coverage from the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will make its debut in Russia on Thursday October 1.

2,500 hours of live TV for 2010 Asian Games - 28th September 2009

The 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China is planning 2,500 hours of live TV programming for the event.

Premier and Football League data contracts awarded from 2010-11 - 5th August 2009

Sports content supplier Press Association Sport has been awarded exclusive worldwide data collection, management and supply rights for the English Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League from 2010-11 to 2012-13.