United Kingdom
Virgin Media to offer Eubank Jr. v Benn on PPV
Pay-television operator Virgin Media has secured an agreement with streaming service DAZN which will enable its customers to purchase the fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn on October 8
ITV extends Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe rights deal
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has extended its rights deal for French horseracing showpiece the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
New York Jets, TalkSport agree to six-game broadcasting deal
The National Football League's New York Jets and TalkSport have reached an agreement to broadcast six of the NFL team’s regular season games this season on the British sports radio station.
FA recruits IOC’s Hogan as new head of media rights
England’s Football Association has recruited Mark Hogan from the International Olympic Committee as its head of media rights and production.
GVS launches new consulting firm for horse racing, gaming sectors
Global Venue Services, a strategic advisory, investment and interim management services company set up by Simon Bazalgette and Paul Fisher, has launched GVS EQ, which will offer specialist consulting services…
Sky renews multi-territory F1 rights with greater exclusivity in Germany and Italy
Pan-European pay-television broadcaster Sky has renewed its Formula 1 rights deal in the UK and Ireland, Germany, and Italy, with the expanded agreement granting it greater exclusivity in the latter two…
Adidas signs new long-term kit deal with Arsenal
German sportswear manufacturer Adidas has extended its kit supplier deal with English Premier League football club Arsenal
US businessman Kaminski ‘remains in talks’ over Everton deal
American businessman Maciek Kaminski remains in talks to secure a significant investment in Premier League club Everton FC, according to multiple reports
Sky retains NBA rights in UK and Ireland
Sky Sports will continue to hold the exclusive rights to the NBA in the UK and Ireland for the 2022-23 season.
Xero adds FA sponsorship to women’s football portfolio
Business accounting software platform Xero has signed a new sponsorship with the Football Association focused on women’s and grassroots football.
Coca-Cola lands long-term deals with Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur
Global drinks brand Coca-Cola has announced new long-term sponsorship deals with Premier League clubs Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur
IMG’s rugby league recommendations include scrapped relegation and re-worked calendar
The IMG agency has presented its first seven recommendations under its 12-year joint venture agreement with the Rugby Football League and Super League Europe
ECB ‘offers to host’ India-Pakistan series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has offered to host a test series between India and Pakistan, raising the possibility of a first red-ball contest between the teams for more than 15 years, according…
Jets further UK push with Sky Sports agreement
The National Football League's New York Jets are looking to further their reach in the United Kingdom by securing a broadcast television deal in the country with pay television broadcaster Sky Sports
BBL steps up content offering with WSC Sports automated highlights
The British Basketball League (BBL) has expanded its content offering to fans by agreeing a three-year deal with WSC Sports, the automated AI-based video company
RFU strikes Pozitive Energy sponsorship
England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) has secured an agreement with B2B energy supplier Pozitive Energy.
The long-term contract began at the start of September.
NFL UK signs lead partner deal with IG
Pact arrives in advance of first of three league games this season in London