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ESPN-Fox-WBD to form US sports streaming behemoth
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced plans to launch a joint venture streaming service later this year in a major consolidation of the US market
NFL’s Brazil debut to mark first regular-season opener for international series
The National Football League is to open the regular season with an international game for the first time later this year, when it makes its debut appearance in Brazil
Diamond Sports agrees contracts with Guardians, Rangers and Twins
Diamond Sports Group, the regional sports network (RSN) owner and operator of Bally Sports, has motioned for new broadcast agreements with the Cleveland Guardians, Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins of…
NHL stars to return to Winter Olympics after two-edition deal struck
National Hockey League (NHL) players are set to return to the Winter Olympic Games for the first time since Sochi 2014 after a participation deal was struck covering the next two editions, while the League has further strengthened its commitment to national team play by launching a new tournament.
Ally sponsorship of USGA increases US Women’s Open purse to $12m
Ally Financial has announced a new sponsorship of the United States Golf Association in a multi-year deal that will increase prize money at the US Women's Open to a new record
Betting rights aggregator ALT Sports Data closes $2.5m funding round
California-based sports data and analytics company ALT Sports Data has announced the closing of a $2.5m series seed funding round, co-led by Eberg Capital and Relay Ventures, with participation from others including Trinity West Ventures NuFund Venture Group.
Topps replaces Panini to regain UFC trading-card licence
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a multi-year deal with Topps for its trading-card licence, with the Fanatics-owned brand reacquiring the licence from Panini in the latest development…
PGA Tour reaches deal over FSG-led $3bn injection, door open to PIF ‘co-investment’
The PGA Tour has reached agreement to secure a $3bn (€2.75bn) investment in a new commercial entity from a US consortium led by Liverpool FC owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG), but has left the door open to 'co-investment' from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
MLB puts in place production plans for Rockies broadcasts
Major League Baseball has started to establish production plans for Colorado Rockies' broadcasts and is likely to air the games on MLB.TV during the 2024 season, SportBusiness understands
Verizon signs on as 5G sponsor of Tennessee Titans’ new stadium
The Tennessee Titans has announced Verizon as its exclusive wireless telecoms sponsor of its new Nissan Stadium, which is due to open in 2027.
FanDuel parent company Flutter lists on NYSE
Ireland-based Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of US betting platform FanDuel, has commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Peacock subscribers grow by 3m, Q4 revenue rises 57 per cent
Peacock, the NBC streaming service, added three million net subscribers to reach 31 million as its revenue increased by 57 per cent to surpass $1bn (€923m) in quarterly revenue for the first time, the company's parent company Comcast revealed in its 2023 Q4 earnings.
Former Amazon, ESPN exec Donoghue joins DraftKings
Daily fantasy and sports betting company DraftKings has appointed Marie Donoghue as its new chief business and growth officer after she left her role as vice-president of Amazon’s US sports content and partnerships.
Jazz owner Smith submits bid for NHL team in Utah
Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) has formally requested the National Hockey League to initiate an expansion process to bring a franchise to Utah
Levi Strauss set to extend 49ers stadium rights in $170m deal
NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) have announced a proposed 10-year extension to their stadium naming rights and team sponsorship deal worth a combined $170m (€156.4m).
World Surf League adds ESPN in US, slew of new sponsors for 2024
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced a broadcast deal with ESPN that will put all 10 of the Championship Tour events in 2024 on ESPN+, as well as several new sponsors
NFL playoff ratings soar in divisional round
The National Football League has set records during its live postseason coverage across the main US networks
Silver Lake plans to sell off parts of a privatised Endeavor
Silver Lake, the US private equity firm that holds a majority stake in Endeavor, is planning to sell off parts of the sports and entertainment company once it takes the group private