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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.

Feb 12, 2021 19:02

Infront takes minority stake in PSA's media & mkting arm

LONDON: The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has signed a landmark multi-year agreement with Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company, which will see the leading sports marketing agency become a strategic commercial partner of the global governing body for professional squash.

Feb 11, 2021 18:02

MLS pushes 2021 season start back by 2 weeks

NEW YORK: The big news that came from MLS commissioner Don Garber's virtual press conference on Wednesday was the announcement that the 2021 season will now start on April 17, back from the originally announced April 3. During his media briefing, Garber provided updates on a number of pressing questions as the league and clubs navigate the COVID-19 pandemic for a second season.

Feb 11, 2021 16:02

Comrades Marathon cancelled for 2nd year running

DURBAN: The Comrades Marathon, the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race, has been cancelled, in what was to be its centenary year. The Comrades Marathon is an ultramarathon of approximately 89 kilometres, which is run annually in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

Feb 10, 2021 09:02

MLB announces health and safety protocols for 2021 season

NEW YORK: Major League Baseball (MLB) Tuesday announced an agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) on an enhanced set of health and safety protocols for the 2021 season that adopts current best practices in addition to those in place during the successful 2020 season and reflects the recommendations of the parties’ consulting medical experts and infectious disease specialists.

Feb 09, 2021 13:02

Tata Mumbai Marathon 2021 scheduled for May 30

MUMBAI: Procam International, promoters of Asia’s most prestigious marathon, Tuesday announced that the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) will take place on 30th May. With cautious optimism and hope, this decision has been taken after deliberation and collaborative efforts with the state and civic authorities, including the Indian and international athletic bodies.

Feb 08, 2021 18:02

WWE reports record 2020 revenues, offers 2021 business outlook

STAMFORD, Conn.: WWE has announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Feb 04, 2021 16:02

Amazon Prime Video takes Swimming Australia global media rights

MELBOURNE: Amazon Prime Video and Swimming Australia have announced an exclusive, two-year live broadcast streaming deal, to distribute the Australian Swimming championship events globally on Prime Video at no additional cost to Prime members.

Feb 03, 2021 15:02

EA & CLC to bring back college football video games

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.: Electronic Arts Inc., a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment and sports gaming, and CLC, the leading collegiate trademark licensing company in the US, Tuesday announced the expected return of college football to EA SPORTS.

Feb 03, 2021 14:02

23.2m Americans to wager $4.3bn on Super Bowl LV: Study

WASHINGTON: 23.2 million Americans plan to bet a total of $4.3 billion on this year's Super Bowl LV matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research. Among Super Bowl bettors, a record 7.6 million will bet with online sportsbooks this year, up 63% year-over-year.

Feb 03, 2021 12:02

FIVB partners CVC to launch commercial entity Volleyball World

LAUSANNE: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners Fund VII have announced the launch of Volleyball World, a new partnership which will "drive innovation, growth and investment" in volleyball around the globe. While the investment commitment behind Volleyball World was not disclosed, insidethegames.biz put the figure at $300 million.

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