SIS to distribute Saudi Cup rights to bookmakers worldwide
SIS, a provider of end-to-end products and services to the betting and broadcast industries, has agreed a two-year deal to distribute live broadcast pictures and data to horse racing’s Saudi Cup.
Ciesla replaces Kapadia as Motorsport Network COO
Motorsports-focused digital media group Motorsport Network has handed a wider remit to Oliver Ciesla, the former managing director of the FIA World Rally Championship commercial arm WRC Promoter, in a…
EHF president Wiederer set to run unopposed for re-election
European Handball Federation president Michael Wiederer is set to run unopposed for a second term after no rival candidates were nominated ahead of the proposals deadline
Cooper promoted to general counsel role at Endeavor, IMG entities
John Cooper has been promoted to a general counsel role at Endeavor’s experiences, rights and events businesses, including oversight of legal practices at the media and events arms of the IMG agency.
Discovery Nordics CEO Norrby exits, new Discovery-TIM deal in Italy
Nicklas Norrby, Discovery’s chief executive in the Nordic region, is leaving his position, it has been announced.
Swiss Ice Hockey recruits sponsorship director from main partner Zurich
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has recruited Urs Schwegler from Zurich Insurance, a major sponsor of the federation, as its new director of sponsorship and marketing
Bild to stream Club World Cup in Germany, Italian free-to-air coverage on Mediaset
Bild, the German newspaper and publisher owned by the Axel Springer group, is to stream live coverage of Bayern Munich’s matches at the forthcoming Fifa Club World Cup.
International head Li to leave Sina Sports
Sam Li, the head of international business strategy at the Sina Sports division of Chinese internet giant Sina, is leaving his role to focus on his projects as an investor and adviser in the sports technology…
Search on for additional sponsors and venue as triathlon record attempt launched
Four leading triathletes, including reigning Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee, are to take part in a historic attempt to beat the record times for men’s and women’s iron distance triathlon in an eve…
Panini to replace Topps as UFC’s exclusive trading card licensee
Trading card and sports sticker manufacturer Panini has been awarded an exclusive global trading card licensing agreement for mixed martial arts’ Ultimate Fighting Championship.