SuperSport nets rights to remaining African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
Sub-Saharan African pay-TV operator SuperSport has snapped up exclusive rights to the remaining African qualifiers for men’s soccer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup.
View ArticleITF CEO Fairweather set to leave role in August
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) governing body has confirmed that its chief executive Kelly Fairweather is set to leave his role at the end of August 2025.
View ArticleMotoGP and Sportian renew anti-piracy pact
MotoGP, the premier motorcycling series, has extended its long-term partnership with sports technology firm Sportian, co-owned by digital technology company Globant and Spanish soccer’s top-flight LaLiga.
View ArticleFIFA expels Club Leon from CWC over multi-club ownership fears
Top-tier Mexican soccer side Club Leon have been stopped from taking part in the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup over issues around multi-club ownership.
View ArticleGlobo renews CBF agreement for women’s soccer coverage
The Brazilian heavyweight broadcaster Globo has renewed its rights agreement with the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) governing body to show multiple top-tier men’s and women’s competitions.
View ArticleMajor take-private of Endeavor by Silver Lake finalized
The privatization of media and sports entertainment heavyweight Endeavor, by private equity investment firm Silver Lake, has formally been completed.
View ArticleMediapro opens London office led by Libero 33 executives
Mediapro, the Spanish media rights and production agency, has opened a new office in London helmed by three executives from the Libero 33 rights advisory business.
View ArticleMTN end Springboks front-of-shirt sponsorship after eight years
MTN, the South African mobile phone operator, has ended its headline sponsorship deal covering the Springboks, the country’s iconic men’s national rugby union team, after eight years.
View ArticleReport: New boxing series Strikr aiming for $50m of first-round funding
Strikr, a new boxing format and property focused on using technology to eliminate the possibility of judging error, is reportedly close to raising $50 million in funding from several investors.
View ArticleStarzplay in multi-year media rights deal with PFL
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the US-based mixed martial arts (MMA) series, has signed a multi-year rights deal with Starzplay, the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the Middle...
View ArticleAFC and ESPN extend across Latin America and Caribbean, through 2028
Asian soccer’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed a significant media rights tie-up with heavyweight sports broadcaster ESPN, for the 2025-28 cycle.
View ArticleFanDuel Sports Network signs partnerships with SB Nation and Yahoo Sports
FanDuel Sports Network, the reincarnation of the Bally Sports group of US regional sports networks (RSNs), has announced two new strategic partnerships with SB Nation, the sports blogging network owned...
View ArticleSecond acquittal for Blatter and Platini over 2011 payment
Sepp Blatter, former president of global soccer’s governing body FIFA, and Michel Platini, former UEFA president, have both been acquitted of corruption charges for a second time by a Swiss federal...
View ArticleFormula E furthers Google Cloud partnership with Driver Agent tool
Formula E, the all-electric single-seater motor racing series, has expanded its AI and technology partnership with Google Cloud, the cloud computing arm of the global tech giant.
View ArticleMotoGP to race in Valencia through 2031
Elite motorcycle racing series MotoGP has doubled down on its commitment to the Spanish market after renewing its contract with the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia until 2031.
View ArticleNew Olympic stadium to be built in U-turn by Queensland government
A new 63,000-capacity, multi-purpose stadium will be built in Brisbane, Australia, to act as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
View ArticleQ&A with Beyond Hospitality founder and executive chairman Jaime Byrom
Founded in 2023, Beyond Hospitality has already made its mark in the sports hospitality industry, securing several major deals.
View ArticleUnder Armour returns to NFL after five-year break
US sportswear brand Under Armour has revived its partnership with American football’s National Football League (NFL) to supply players with on-field footwear and gloves.
View ArticleMilano Cortina and FNM Group sign transportation partnership
Italian public transport firm Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM Group) has become the latest official partner of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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