FC Diez Media brings in WSC Sports for Conmebol club competitions
AI-powered video content company WSC Sports has further enhanced its client portfolio by agreeing a deal with FC Diez Media, the IMG-owned business that manages the commercial rights to South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) club competitions.
ECB hires Andrew, moves Snowball to new positions
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that former England rugby union international Rob Andrew has been appointed as managing director, professional game, with his arrival seeing Neil Snowball shift positions, with both jobs representing new roles for the governing body.
Canal Goat signs Conmebol deal to expand Libertadores, Sudamericana coverage
Canal Goat, a new football-focused YouTube channel for the Brazilian market, has announced a deal with the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) to broadcast its men’s club competition finals in more than 50 markets outside of Brazil.
FIM fleshes out plans for new Women’s Motorcycling World Championship
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has revealed the calendar for its inaugural Women’s Motorcycling World Championship, detailing backing from Yamaha and Pirelli for the new venture.
World Rugby targets youth market with T1 concept
World Rugby has launched a new non-contact format of the sport in an effort to further engage with the youth market.
France Télévisions to give Paris 2024 UHD treatment, IOC signs CMG pact
Public-service broadcaster France Télévisions has been given the green light to provide ultra-high definition (UHD) broadcasts of the country’s home Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games next year.
DAZN becomes F1’s primary rights-holder in Spain
OTT subscription sports broadcaster DAZN has become Formula 1’s new exclusive rights-holder in Spain through a three-season deal that ends telco Telefónica’s status as the motor-racing championship’s primary partner in the country.
Guild claims fresh investment from mystery esports brand
UK-headquartered gaming-focused media business, Guild Esports, has announced it has secured investment of up to £1m (€1.15m/$1.21m) from an unnamed international esports, content creation and media brand.
Doha adds WTT Finals Men to table tennis events portfolio
Doha has built on its status as a host of major table tennis events by securing rights to the 2023 WTT Finals Men.
Sri Lanka Cricket to launch T10 league
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed plans to become the second International Cricket Council (ICC) full member to launch a league based on the T10 format of the sport.