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Legends looks to raise as much as $500m
Borrowing aimed at weathering impact from ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
Portuguese government moves closer to ratifying centralised rights sales
The Portuguese government is readying legislation which will see the centralisation of broadcast rights to its top-tier football league, the secretary of state for youth and sports João Paulo Rebelo has …
Foxtel recruits Activision Blizzard’s Perchard in executive role
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has hired Hilary Perchard as chief customer, marketing and revenue officer, replacing Kieren Cooney, who has taken up a role at TPG Telecom, the Australian telecoms…
Sponsorship expert Cornish joins KORE Software as commercial director, EMEA
Sponsorship research professional Mark Cornish has been named as the new commercial director, EMEA, for the customer relationship management software provider KORE Software
Round-Up: Extreme E delayed, Saigon FC’s Japanese sponsor windfall, CSL clubs renamed, and more
The new Extreme E off-road all-electric series has pushed back its opening race in Saudi Arabia from March to April due to the Covid-19 pandemic - CNA/Reuters
New Jersey continues run of sports betting records
Garden State sets both monthly and annual marks for legal wagering handle
Whisper sharpens Welsh production focus with Lens 360 acquisition
The Welsh arm of UK production company Whisper has strengthened its presence in the country by acquiring broadcast production firm Lens 360
NBA, NHL unveil series of MLK Day activations
The National Basketball Association and National Hockey League have announced a series of league-wide efforts to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr.
Eleven restructures leadership, incorporates MyCujoo trio following acquisition
Eleven, the Aser Ventures-owned subscription broadcaster, has restructured and expanded its leadership roles, incorporating a number of members who joined the business after its acquisition of streaming…
FuboTV expands sports betting push with Vigtory acquisition
Sports-focused streaming service fuboTV has announced plans to acquire sports betting start-up company Vigtory and expects to launch a sportsbook before the end of the year.
Atlético Madrid extends Fanatics merchandise deal until 2025
Spanish LaLiga side Atlético de Madrid has announced an extension to its e-commerce and manufacturing deal with sports merchandising giant Fanatics that will take the agreement up to 2025.
Arena Sport channels remain on Bosnian telco HT Eronet
Bosnian telecoms operator HT Eronet has extended its carriage agreement with Arena Sport, the pay-television broadcaster in the Balkan region
Round-Up: Osaka becomes LV ambassador, Pound reflects on Wada journey, Thai Open Covid-19 tests overturned, and more
Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka became a brand ambassador for French fashion label Louis Vuitton - CNN
APAC online video revenues to hit $54.5bn by 2025, study finds
Media industry research firm Media Partners Asia is predicting steady growth in the Asia-Pacific online subscription video-on-demand sector with China set to dominate market share
Sixth Street acquiring majority control of Legends
Global investment firm buys into premium experiences company
UK pay-TV subscribers lose streaming access in EU after Brexit
British consumers can no longer access live sport via their pay-television subscriptions while abroad in European Union member states, as EU Portability Regulations no longer apply to UK providers after…
Round-Up: F1 calendar changes, Shenzhen to host LoL Worlds, Guangzhou Evergrande name retired, and more
Formula One's 2021 calendar is set to be changed with plans to postpone the Australia and China grands prix until later in the year - Reuters
Univision shakes up executive leadership team following ownership change
Univision, the US Spanish-language broadcaster, has announced a major shake-up of its executive leadership team, headlined by Pierluigi Gazzolo being appointed to the newly-created role of president o…
Canal Plus mourns death of sports acquisitions director Lelong
Pierre Lelong, the long-serving sports acquisitions director at France-based pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus, has died
Pound: US government interference in Wada and USOPC puts LA 2028 at risk
US government interference in the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as well as threats to reduce funding for the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) have raised questions over whether …
KIN Partners promotes O’Sullivan to business strategy director
London-based sport and entertainment agency KIN Partners has promoted Tess O’Sullivan, its head of commercial partnerships, to the newly-created role of business strategy director.
DAZN opts for co-CEOs as Entain’s Segev to join Rushton
Shay Segev, chief executive of international sports betting and gaming group Entain, has been recruited by DAZN Group, the global sports subscription service and media company, as its co-chief executive