Singapore/Paris – Eurosport announced that it has secured the exclusive media rights for the UEFA Europa League, in Singapore. This agreement with UEFA − the governing body of football in Europe − runs for three years from the 2015/2016 season. The deal follows the UEFA Champions League rights signed by Eurosport for Singapore in April, also on an exclusive basis and for the upcoming three seasons, which demonstrates the channel’s focus on delivering the best sports … [Read more...] about Eurosport secures exclusive media rights
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Eurosport secures exclusive media rights for UEFA
Singapore/Bali – Eurosport announced that it has secured exclusive media rights for the UEFA Champions League in Singapore. This agreement with UEFA – the governing body of football in Europe – runs for three years from the 2015/2016 season. Eurosport will broadcast one live match on Tuesdays and one live match on Wednesdays for the entire season. A highlight show will follow each live match and all additional matches will be made available to viewers online through OTT. … [Read more...] about Eurosport secures exclusive media rights for UEFA
Winners of the Eutelsat TV Awards 2014
Rome – “Television sits at the heart of the digital media industry, boosted by multi-screen viewing and by social networks that are stimulating a global conversation,” commented Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat at the Eutelsat TV Awards ceremony that was celebrated in Rome. The Eutelsat TV Awards is a unique event recognising the quality of thematic satellite TV channels. Over 100 channels from 20 countries participated in this year’s competition, their programming … [Read more...] about Winners of the Eutelsat TV Awards 2014
Eurosport to air U.S. Open LIVE
Hong Kong – The U.S. Open kicks off next week as the biggest names in world tennis descend on Flushing Meadows, New York, for the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2014. Eurosport will again offer LIVE, comprehensive coverage of the event, bringing elite Grand Slam tennis to 16 Asia-Pacific markets. The tournament promises to offer two weeks of thrilling hard court tennis in front of a noisy and colourful New York crowd that is as much an entertainment spectacle as it is a global sporting … [Read more...] about Eurosport to air U.S. Open LIVE
O’Young to race Le Mans alongside all-star Porsche cast
Hong Kong – Local Hong Kong driver Darryl O’Young is set to take on the 82nd edition of the iconic Le Mans 24 hours race amongst a star studded field, which includes former F1 and current Porsche factory driver, Australian Mark Webber, as well as Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey. It’s a landmark year for the event, with Porsche returning to the premier Le Mans Prototype (LMP1) class following a 16-year absence. Webber will be the headline act behind the … [Read more...] about O’Young to race Le Mans alongside all-star Porsche cast
Discovery Communications becomes majority stakeholder in Eurosport
Silver Spring, Maryland and Paris, France – Discovery Communications announced on May 30 the completion of its acquisition of a controlling interest in Eurosport International. Discovery increased its interest in Eurosport to 51% from 20% as part of a larger strategic partnership with TF1 Group that began in December 2012. Discovery was one of the first U.S. media companies to launch channels in Europe in 1989 and has invested steadily and significantly in its international business … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications becomes majority stakeholder in Eurosport
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