FanDuel ‘set to replace’ Bally’s as Diamond partner
A deal will also reportedly involve FanDuel-related programming for Diamond channels, the resale of Diamond’s streaming service to fans and an equity stake in the company.
New York Liberty launches DTC streaming offering
WNBA team the New York Liberty has further expanded its broadcast reach by launching its first direct-to-consumer streaming platform.
ITV bolsters battle against piracy with Friend MTS appointment
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has engaged video content security company Friend MTS to strengthen its anti-piracy mission.
Movistar lands exclusive E1 rights in Spain
The E1 World Championship has further expanded its broadcast footprint with streaming platform Movistar Plus+ acquiring exclusive rights to the electric boat racing series in Spain.
Nova completes sweep of Uefa club rights in Czech Republic
Nova has retained rights in the Czech Republic to the Uefa Champions League, completing its set of European club competition rights for the 2024-27 cycle.
DAZN app lands on Sky in UK and Ireland
Global sports streaming service DAZN has announced that its app is now available on Sky platforms in the UK and Ireland.
BBC retains ICC audio rights role
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended its long-standing audio rights deal with UK public broadcaster the BBC.
Stan’s WBD pact bolsters Nine’s offering for Paris 2024
Stan, the streaming platform owned by Australian media group Nine, has claimed a world-first through a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) which will see it carry Eurosport’s coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games.
World Chess brings in Sunset+Vine for new content venture
World Chess has teamed up with production company Sunset+Vine to launch a new programming venture which it states will aim to enhance the way the game is presented on television.
AMC Networks holds on to EHF club competition rights in Hungary
The Central and Northern Europe arm of media group AMC Networks International (AMCNI CNE) has retained rights to the European Handball Federation’s top club competitions in Hungary.