Sport Broadcasting and Sports Media News

ESPN and Special Olympics Agree Eight-year Rights Extension

ESPN and Special Olympics have extended and expanded their game-changing relationship, with an eight-year extension of global programming and ESPN’s Global Presenting Sponsorship of Special Olympics Unified Sports.

24 Sep 19 News on News

BBC Radio Ulster to Air Ireland Rugby World Cup Games

Ireland Rugby fans can kick off their mornings during their commute, at home or at work, with live commentary of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup games on BBC Radio Ulster.

19 Sep 19 News on News

TSN to Air Every Match of the Rugby World Cup 2019

TSN’s exclusive live coverage features all 48 tournament matches, and begins with the Rugby World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony followed by the opening match featuring Japan vs. Russia.

19 Sep 19 News on News

BBC Extends Ryder Cup Coverage Deal with European Tour

The BBC has extended its broadcast deal with the European Tour ensuring coverage of the Ryder Cup remains free to air until 2022.

19 Sep 19 News on News

ESPN Ranked as ‘Must Have’ Cable Channel

In Beta Research Corp’s annual Cable Subscriber Study, cable and telco TV, ESPN ranked first in perceived value by adults and network viewers.

19 Sep 19 Kevin Coy

ESPN Sees Double-Digit Growth in Traditional Radio Listeners

In August, ESPN Radio experienced double-digit audience growth of 10 percent year over year on terrestrial radio in PPM markets among men 25-54.

18 Sep 19 Kevin Coy

Sunday Night Baseball Season Finale to Air from Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians and Francisco Lindor will host the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper as both teams vie for a Wild Card spot.

17 Sep 19 Kevin Coy

ESPN Marks 40th Anniversary On Air with Ratings Win

ESPN has marked its 40th anniversary on air with record ratings thanks to its exclusive live coverage of the US Open tennis.

17 Sep 19 News on News

ESPN Events Confirms “The Fenway Bowl”

Multi-year partnership between Fenway Sports Management and ESPN Events ushers in new tradition for college football at the iconic home of the Boston Red Sox.