David Culbert on SBS’s the Sag Wagon podcast said in Episode 19, “we look forward to our 10 year contract extension.” This comment was made in reference to SBS and the Amauary Sport Organisation (A.S.O) announcing an extension to SBS’s current broadcast rights to the world’s most famous cycling event – the Tour de France. This builds… Continue reading SBS’s love affair with le tour continues
Category: Sport
Big names for the Big Bash on Ten
Network Ten has announced the signing of West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards to its KFC T20 Big Bash League commentary team. This follows the announcement earlier in the week that current Fox Sports commentators Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh have signed with Ten for the Big Bash. Sir Viv Richards was one of the… Continue reading Big names for the Big Bash on Ten
Gilchrist and Ponting sign with Ten
As the Australian cricket team battles the old enemy for Ashes supremacy, Cricket Australia’s new Big Bash League broadcaster, Network Ten has announced the selection of cricket greats Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting for its commentary team. The former Australian players have previously commentated for Nine’s Wide World of Sports. Ten Chief Executive Officer, Hamish… Continue reading Gilchrist and Ponting sign with Ten
21st Century Fox backs Team Sky
With only hours until the 100th edition of the Tour de France begins and just hours after News Corporation’s historic split into 21st Century Fox and New News Corp has completed, there is a cross-over between these two seemingly unrelated events. The common thread is Team Sky. Team Sky announced earlier in the week that… Continue reading 21st Century Fox backs Team Sky
The 100th Tour on SBS
The world’s greatest annual sporting event is nearly here. For the next three weeks, the world’s best road cyclists will cover 3,479km of difficult terrain, as they compete in the 100th edition of le Tour de France. For Australian viewers, live coverage will once again be delivered by SBS. Michael Tomalaris will front SBS’s coverage… Continue reading The 100th Tour on SBS
Sport plays here – 7mate to broadcast 2013 RLWC
Seven’s recent acquisition of sports broadcasting rights has continued with news today that Seven has acquired exclusive broadcast rights from IMG Media for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. The 14-nation tournament will be hosted by England and Wales, with matches also to be played in France and Ireland. All matches will be broadcast live… Continue reading Sport plays here – 7mate to broadcast 2013 RLWC
Socceroos kick goals for Fox Sports
The Socceroos victory over Iraq at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night not only saw the national soccer team qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but also delivered record ratings for Fox Sports and Foxtel. According to overnight ratings, 549,000 viewers who tuned into Fox Sports’ coverage on Foxtel, making the broadcast the third most… Continue reading Socceroos kick goals for Fox Sports
Analysis: Seven always in the box seat for tennis rights
As reported by Frost Global, the Seven Network has secured a five-year extension with Tennis Australia to broadcast the Australian Open and AO Series events. While there were no financial details disclosed, reports suggest the new rights deal has a $30 million annual price tag, up from the current $21 million that Seven pays yearly to… Continue reading Analysis: Seven always in the box seat for tennis rights
Game, set and match for Seven
The Seven Network and Tennis Australia today confirmed that Seven will continue to broadcast the Australian Open and AO Series events until 2019 (after their current deal expires at the end of the 2014 Australian Open). By the end of the new deal Seven will have broadcast the Australian Open for 46 years. The new… Continue reading Game, set and match for Seven
Digital sports rights: Telcos v TV
“Optus severs cash ties with footy” was the headline in the Australian last week. The report confirmed that Optus had elected not to renew its multi-million dollar sponsorship and digital rights deal with Football Federation Australia (FFA) and its sponsorship of the Carlton Football Club. The news comes after a number of sports failed to… Continue reading Digital sports rights: Telcos v TV