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BBC names Kay-Jelski as Slater’s head of sport successor
Alex Kay-Jelski, a UK football journalist and editor, has today (Thursday) been named director of sport at the BBC, an appointment likely to be viewed as a surprise choice given his lack of sports media rights buying experience.
The New York Times acquiring The Athletic in $550m deal
Deal ends lengthy effort by prominent sports media outlet to find a buyer
Simon Greenberg, ex-News Corp global head of rights, dies aged 52
Tributes have been paid to Simon Greenberg, former global head of rights at News Corp, who has passed away at the age of 52
The Athletic partners with Astro for Malaysia launch
Subscription sports journalism service The Athletic launched in Malaysia today and announced a marketing and content partnership with Astro, the market's leading sports broadcaster
The Athletic breaks ground in Australia with Optus tie-up
Subscription sports news website The Athletic is entering the Australian market and has agreed a deal with sports streaming platform Optus Sports as part of its launch effort
Former DAZN executive Peebles joins The Athletic in APAC role
Alex Peebles, the former senior vice-president, Southeast Asia at sports streaming operator DAZN, has joined The Athletic, the subscription-based sports website, in a commercial role focused on the Asia-Pacific…