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Netflix scores 3-season NFL deal, broadens live sports push

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After its monster $5 billion rights deal with WWE struck in January, streaming giant Netflix has made its first significant move into "non-scripted" live sports.

The NFL on Wednesday took another step toward its goal of making its games as widely available as possible by striking a three-year deal with Netflix.

Netflix will be the global home of the NFL's two Christmas Day marquee games. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the reigning two-time Kansas City Chiefs, while the Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens in the two holiday games.

Mar 05, 2021 14:03

UFC and DraftKings agree 5-year $350m betting deal

BOSTON: DraftKings and UFCÒ, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, Thursday announced a groundbreaking five-year agreement with fantasy sports and sports betting giant DraftKings. While financial terms were not disclosed, other than UFC declaring the deal as one of the most significant partnerships in its history, US media reports have valued it at $350 million.

Mar 03, 2021 18:03

World Rugby recommends pushing back women's WC to 2022

LONDON: The 2021 women's Rugby World Cup, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, is set to be postponed until next year following a recommendation from World Rugby. The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup board and World Rugby executive committee on 8 and 9 March respectively.

Feb 26, 2021 16:02

2nd Khelo India Winter Games kicks off in Gulmarg

JAMMU: Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the second Khelo India Winter Games, which kicked off in Gulmarg on Friday.

Feb 26, 2021 13:02

Mastercard renews long-standing partnership with Rugby World Cup

PARIS: Mastercard renewed with World Rugby as a Worldwide Partner for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, it was announced Thursday.

Feb 25, 2021 18:02

YouGov Sport names ONE Championship Japan prez to APac role

LONDON: Data company YouGov has appointed Hideyuki (Andy) Hata as senior strategic advisor, YouGov Sport, based in Japan. In the newly created role, Hata will establish the commercial operations of YouGov’s sports division in Tokyo and build the company’s presence in the wider region, following its affiliate partnership with the Nippon Research Center, Research Live reports.

Feb 23, 2021 16:02

Rossignol Group separately offloads TIME Sport Pedal & bicycle biz

CHICAGO, Illinois: French manufacturer TIME Sport International, has sold its bicycles and cycling equipment businesses in two separate transactions. US bicycle derailleurs market leader SRAM has announced the acquisition of the entire range of road and mountain pedals, cleats, and all related patents of TIME Sport from its parent company Rossignol Group.

Feb 22, 2021 17:02

Tech Mahindra partners Vishy to launch Global Chess League

NEW DELHI: Tech Mahindra Ltd., one of the fastest growing global IT companies and a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions, Monday announced the launch of a phygital (physical and digital) Global Chess League.

Feb 17, 2021 16:02

NRAI selects 57-member squad for ISSF World Cup in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Friday announced a 57-member Indian team for the year's first combined International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage, scheduled in New Delhi's Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range between, March 18 to 29.

Feb 16, 2021 18:02

AICF looks to start Indian Chess League, host super tournament

NEW DELHI: The newly elected office-bearers of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) have announced some big plans, including an Indian Chess League and a schools programme. The ‘vision document’ of the AICF was released following the Annual General Body Meeting attended by 33 state units.

Feb 15, 2021 17:02

MLB announces new structure for baseball affiliates

NEW YORK: Major League Baseball announced on Friday a new plan for affiliated baseball, with 120 Minor League clubs officially agreeing to join the new Professional Development League (PDL).

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