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Blast in EA Sports deal to produce this year's ePremier League

Through a deal with EA Sports, a division of video the game developer Electronic Arts, esports organization Blast will produce and deliver the 2021-22 ePremier League, part of EA Sports’ FIFA 22 franchise.

IMG extends global distribution rights deal with esports' PGL

IMG, the international sports and entertainment company, has renewed its global media rights distribution agreement with PGL, the esports tournament organizer, through 2022.

Sportfive in strategic partnership with esports agency Bad Moon Talent

Sportfive, the international sports marketing agency, has entered into a strategic partnership with the esports and gaming agency Bad Moon Talent (BMT), which will bring together the expertise and capabilities of both agencies.

Quintar renews and expands PGA Tour app partnership

Quintar, the mixed-reality technologies firm, has renewed its augmented reality (AR) partnership with US golf’s PGA Tour for three years.

Nicklaus Companies installs Cotton as chief exec

Nicklaus Companies, the group of golf-focused businesses owned by former player Jack Nicklaus, has appointed the experienced sports industry leader Phil Cotton as its new chief executive.

Dorna brings in Fanatics as exclusive MotoGP e-commerce partner

Dorna Sports, the organizer of motorcycling’s MotoGP World Championship, have entered into a multi-year, online, retail-focused strategic partnership with Fanatics, the sportswear and equipment retailer.

Rao returns to FIA as interim replacement for departing Bayer

Shaila-Ann Rao has been named as the interim secretary general for motorsport at the FIA international governing body, replacing Peter Bayer.

IOC's Lumme: Next US broadcast deal not dependent on Salt Lake City hosting in 2034

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it will wait for the best market conditions before assessing its options for selling broadcast rights in the US to future Olympic Games, regardless of whether Salt Lake City bids for the 2034 Winter Olympics.

McLaren to enter Formula E through Mercedes team purchase

McLaren Racing, the motor racing arm of the British car manufacturer, will compete in the Formula E all-electric series from the start of the 2022-23 season through the acquisition of the Mercedes-EQ Team.

Liberty to purchase $240m plot of land for Las Vegas GP; F1's Q1 revenue increases to $360m

Liberty Media, the US media giant and commercial rights holder of motor racing’s Formula 1 (F1), has announced that it is buying a plot of land in Las Vegas for $240 million to build a pit and paddock complex for next year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

OneFootball and PSG team up in global content deal

OneFootball, the international soccer portal, has agreed a new global content partnership with French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

FIFA invites bids in France for 2023 Women's World Cup rights

FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in France to sell media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Speedway rights deals for Foxtel, CT Sport, SPTV

Foxtel, the Australian pay-television broadcaster, has renewed its rights to motorcycling’s FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship through a sublicensing deal with event promoter Discovery Sports Events (DSE).

Prometeon named as global sponsor of WorldSBK until 2025

Prometeon, a global tire brand, has signed up as a sponsor of the FIM World Superbike Championship motorcycling competition for the next four seasons, through 2025.

Discovery shares broadcast plans in Denmark for Speedway GP

Discovery Sports Events, the promotional arm of the US media giant, has unveiled free-to-air and streaming broadcast plans across its platforms for motorcycling’s FIM Speedway World Championship in Denmark ahead of the 2022 season.

Grand Prix of Malaysia to remain on MotoGP calendar with Petronas as title sponsor

The Grand Prix of Malaysia, of motorcycling’s premier MotoGP championship, will remain on the series’ calendar until at least 2024 following an extension of its current hosting deal and the addition of Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas as the race’s title sponsor.