Media
IMG to split from World Series of Boxing
Sports marketing and management giant IMG will part company with the World Series of Boxing (WSB) at the end of the inaugural season of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) project, it has been confirmed.
Rogers acquires Indian Premier League rights in Canada
Canadian network Rogers Sportsnet has agreed a four-year deal to broadcast the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Eurosport to launch new brand
Eurosport has announced it will launch a new brand for its portfolio of multi-platform media services on April 5.
ESPN sues Conference USA over Fox deal
North American sports broadcasting giant ESPN has sued Conference USA, accusing the collegiate league of violating a contract with the network when it signed a new deal with Fox.
TSE Consulting looks to new future with buy-out
TSE Consulting is to be acquired by a private group consisting of TSE management and external investors as it aims to further develop its place in the global sports market.
Eurosport announced as sponsor of Sport and New Media 2011
Sport and New Media 2011 comes to Paris on June 15.
ITV strikes long-term IPL broadcast deal
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has sealed a four-year deal with Nimbus Communications to air the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament.
TF1 to share rights to New Zealand showcase
French broadcaster TF1 will share domestic coverage of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand later this year after sub-licensing TV rights to free-to-air France Televisions and pay-TV network Canal+.
MP & Silva links up with returning ATP World Tour event
International sports marketing and media agency MP & Silva has been installed as the exclusive broadcast rights distributor of the returning Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour 250 event in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Citigroup warns broadcasters over increase in AFL rights fees
Citigroup has warned that broadcasters may struggle to recoup their investment if TV rights fees in the current Australian Football League (AFL) tender reach the A$1 billion threshold being sought by the code.
LFP faces opposition to La Liga strike threat
Several clubs from La Liga have stated their opposition to the Spanish Football League’s (LFP) decision to maintain its threat to postpone a forthcoming round of matches.
Infront extends Superbike World Championship Asian broadcast deals
ESPN Star Sports, Al Jazeera and J Sport have sealed new deals to broadcast the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) Superbike World Championship in Asia and the Middle East.
UEFA to centralise TV rights as Platini secures second term
Michel Platini hailed UEFA’s centralisation of media rights for national team matches after securing his second term as the president of European football’s governing body on Tuesday.
EBU extends ASO deal for cycling coverage
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has signed a new agreement with Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) for coverage of its cycling events from 2012 to 2015.
Astro agrees Bundesliga broadcast extension
Malaysian pay-TV network Astro has struck a three-year broadcast extension with DFL Sports Enterprises, the commercial arm of the German Football League.
UEFA kicks on with Eurosport
UEFA has announced the extension of a multi-year agreement with Eurosport covering its youth, women and futsal competitions.
BCCI awards IPL rights as WSG dispute rumbles on
Times Internet Limited has acquired a major package of global media rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) comprising the internet, mobile and radio as well as television rights for certain territories, it was announced on Sunday.
BBC seals four-year deal with British Swimming
The BBC has penned a four-year, multi-platform deal with British Swimming to broadcast a range of aquatic sports events via the public broadcaster.