The ACC, the US intercollegiate conference, and ESPN have renewed their long-term media partnership. Disney-owned sportscaster ESPN has exercised its option to extend the league’s base rights agreement and ESPN will continue as the ACC’s media partner through the 2035-36 academic year. “We appreciate the ongoing partnership with ESPN and their enduring commitment that further […]
Global sports investors view technology solutions providers as the best investment over the next 3-5 years, according to data from Altman Solon’s Global Sports Survey. Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of the more than 250 global sports executives surveyed see technology solution providers as the most attractive investment opportunity, aligning with digital transformation tailwinds of […]
Play Anywhere and Phenix Real Time Solutions have released a solution for live sports interactivity with the lowest video streaming latency in the market. The turnkey joint solution will combine with a first real-time server-side ad insertion to enable fans to watch live sports in real time and in sync, and engage with gamification, e-commerce, […]
Sports Studio, in a new partnership with Netgem, brings a curated offering of more than 40 free sports channels from its Free Live Sports streaming platform to Netgem’s TV Guide. This new Free Live Sports offering is available at no charge to viewers and includes a broad range of live sports channels. Netgem, the first […]
DirecTV is launching MySports in the US – a tailored package of channels for fans looking for 24-7 sports. At launch, MySports includes 40 sports and broadcast channels and is initially available in 24 metro areas, including:New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and others. The availability of MySports will expand into […]
CosmoBlue Media has announced the launch of two new channels – CosmoSports and Azoomee. Tailored for viewers aged 16 and above, CosmoSports offers a well-rounded experience, featuring activities across land, sea and snow. Targetting both dedicated enthusiasts and casual spectators, CosmoSports aims to deliver an engaging journey into the world of global athletics. Azoomee is […]
New England Sports Network (NESN) has partnered with Bitcentral, a provider of professional media workflow solutions. This strategic collaboration introduces media management and production tools to NESN’s operations, aimed at delivering a richer viewing experience for sports fans in the New England region. The need for efficient, high-volume media workflows is critical for sports broadcasting. […]
The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has announced its first cohort of members. Launched in June 2024, the XRSA was founded by Accedo, a provider of software and services for video streaming companies, together with Qualcomm Technologies, a hardware and software enabler in the XR industry, and HBS, a specialist sports host broadcast organisation. The XRSA […]
Deltatre, the sports and entertainment technology provider, has appointed Charlie Mitchell as Head of Sports for the Americas. Mitchell will spearhead the company’s growth strategy in the US sports market, building on Deltatre’s work with major customers, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, Rogers and Bell Media. With over three decades of experience in sports […]
Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has announced the launch of Gracenote On Sports, a new solution developed to transform how viewers discover and engage with sports content across platforms. The solution fixes the consumer problem of finding live sports by providing streaming and linear video platforms an easy-to-implement metadata solution that connects […]