Sky Germany to launch third HD sports channel
Germany: PLAZAMEDIA GmbH has been commissioned by Sky Germany with the broadcasting operations for its third HD channel, set to launch on August 6. More
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IOC awards exclusive rights to upcoming games in 3 territories
iSportConnect: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded broadcast rights in Germany and France for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, and the 2016 Olympic Games to ARD/ZDF […] More
Avid expands European Media Enterprise team with focus on sport
Three new hires to Avid’s European Media Enterprise team will focus on growing sales of Avid media asset management systems in the sports (and government) sectors. More
London 2012 equestrian test event at Greenwich Park hailed as huge success despite protests
Inside the Games: The first day of the London 2012 Equestrian test event here at Greenwich Park has been hailed as a huge success by the elite riders participating in […] More
Rio 2016 behind London 2012 at same stage but everything will be ready
Inside the Games: The author of a report released today for UK Trade & Industry on the 2016 Olympic and Paralympics claimed that Rio de Janeiro’s current preparedness for the […] More
Channel 4 enters F1 race
Broadcast: Channel 4 has opened discussions to acquire the TV rights to Formula 1 when the BBC’s deal expires in two years time. (sub required) More
Slovak sports channel closes
Broadband TV News: The Slovak public broadcaster RTVS’ sports-oriented channel STV3 has officially ceased transmissions, with its contracted and licensed programming being moved to the first and second channels. More
EVS scores at Women’s World Cup
Germany: The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 in Germany marks a step change in the seriousness with which the women’s football competition is regarded, and the event’s host broadcaster, HBS, […] More
Sky Studios opens for business with Sky Sports News
UK: Sky Sports News today become the first channel to go on air from the west London production facility formerly known as Harlequin 1. More
Spurs applies for public grant to redevelop White Hart Lane
Inside World Football: Tottenham Hotspur, buffeted by continual rejections of attempts to take over the Olympic Stadium, has applied for a public funding grant to help resurrect the alternative plan […] More