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The SVG AI Innovation Lab, set up by SVG in the US to advance the development and adoption of artificial intelligence in live sports production, has expanded to Europe. The
Manifold technologies has been recognized as a contributor to the Media eXchange Layer (MXL), which won the Content Creation category at the IBC2026 Innovation Awards. The award was presented at
Net Insight has added the Nimbra 1020G to its pan-Asian live media trial network, giving customers and partners in the region a way to evaluate ST 2110 and JPEG XS
LaLiga is now in its second season working with its production joint venture (JV) partners HBS and NVP. The two companies working together – NVP on the technical services side
LaLiga has kicked off its 2026/27 season with new developments that are shaping the competition both on and off the pitch. Those most directly affecting its broadcast include the Connected
Net Insight has announced Zyntai TimeNode Access, a compact PTP Grandmaster designed for distributed edge sites. The product carries secure, precise time across existing packet infrastructure without requiring the underlying
For the 2026-27 season, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) is taking another step towards a more data-rich and personalised way of watching Ligue 1 by introducing more advanced, automatically
The Spanish Formula 4 Championship and Eurocup-3 represent two key steps on the ladder for young drivers aiming to progress through the ranks of motorsport. In 2026, the F4 Spanish
Manifold Technologies, developer of software-defined, FPGA-accelerated infrastructure for live production, has named Ryhaan Williams as Chief Commercial Officer for North America. In her new role, Williams will lead manifold’s commercial
ESPN will present LALIGA’s ElClásico on ABC for the first time, with FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid airing Sunday, October 25 at 4 p.m. ET. A one-hour pre-match show begins
US college football arrives in London next week (Saturday 19 September), when the Kansas Jayhawks take on the Arizona State Sun Devils at Wembley Stadium for the inaugural Union Jack
Euroleague Basketball has announced a major expansion of its over-the-top streaming platform, EuroLeague TV, integrating premier domestic competitions from Australia, China, France, Germany, Greece, and Italy ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 competitive season.
The following article "Netflix latest to signal interest in men’s World Cup rights" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria indicated during an interview with Alex Sherman of CNBC last week that the streaming platform is interested in bidding for rights…
IBC2026 attracted 41,225 attendees from 170 countries to the RAI Amsterdam, along with more than 1,300 exhibitors. The figure was down on the 43,858 visitors recorded at IBC2025. The four-day
SVG Europe Women was at IBC2026 in Amsterdam helping to push the agenda for diversity in live sports broadcasting. The initiative held its annual event on Saturday 12 September, this
Net Insight has announced a pan-Asian live media network created with its regional partners, giving broadcasters, production companies, and media service providers the ability to evaluate Nimbra 520 in real-world,
Disney+ and the NHL have announced a five-year agreement bringing NHL coverage to Disney+ customers in Sweden and Finland beginning with the 2026-27 season. Games will stream live on ESPN
DAZN has announced three appointments to its executive leadership team, all reporting to CEO Shay Segev effective immediately. Patrick Delany has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, based in London, with
Every men’s and women’s BUCS Super Rugby match will be streamed live in 2026/27 under a new three-year partnership between British Universities & Colleges Sport and Clubber TV. The agreement represents a major expansion of the competition’s media coverage, increasing the proportion of matches…
Disney+ and the National Hockey League have announced a five-year broadcasting agreement, bringing professional ice hockey to subscribers in Sweden and Finland beginning with the 2026/27 season.
