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2 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
Tennis Channel, the sports-focused US cable network owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, has announced former Amazon entertainment chief Jeff Blackburn as its new chairman and chief executive. Blackburn will be tasked with leading the network’s strategic growth, as well as its expansion across digital, streaming, and global platforms. Outside the four Grand Slam events, the Tennis Channel broadcasts every single tournament across the men’s ATP and women’s WTA top-tier tours.
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2 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
Marc Lenz and Steffen Merkel will remain co-chief executives (CEOs) of the DFL, the governing body for German soccer’s top two tiers, after being awarded contract extensions through 2029. The DFL’s supervisory board announced its unanimous decision to extend the pair’s tenure yesterday, having first appointed them to the joint position in June 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
Major global sports agency Sportfive has launched a new athlete-focused division as it looks to build out its production offerings. The Global Athlete Media House will be integrated within Sportfive’s broader production offering and is tasked with tailoring strategies and cross-channel content to support athletes in building long-term personal brands.
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2 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
Bundesliga International, the global commercial rights division of the top German soccer league, has strengthened its presence in China by signing a joint declaration with mobile streaming service and domestic broadcast partner Migu.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
TF1, the French commercial broadcaster, has acquired rights to air the final four matches of the UEFA Nations League European national teams tournament in June. The finals tournament, to be played between France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, is being staged in Germany from June 4 to 8.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
Formula E, the all-electric single-seater motor racing series, will continue to stage its London E-Prix around the city’s Excel exhibition center after renewing its contract until at least 2026. The extension will see Excel host next season’s finale, with 22 drivers competing. Excel is also staging this season’s finale with a double header on the 26 and 27 July.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
Ndax, the Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, has agreed a partnership with North American ice hockey’s NHL to become the official crypto trading platform partner of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Under the deal, Ndax will receive prominent exposure during the playoffs, with its logo appearing in one of the NHL’s in-ice corner positions that will be visible on camera, for all Canadian games. It will also have its logo displayed on digital dashboards during all broadcasts in Canada.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
The World Athletics governing body has announced a sponsorship agreement with Japan Airlines for this year's flagship World Athletics Championships (WCH) in Tokyo. As an official supplier, Japan Airlines will transport athletes and key personnel to the Japanese capital for the event, which is set to take place in the National Stadium for nine days from September 13 to 21, 2025.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
The Miller family, former owners of the Utah Jazz NBA basketball franchise, have bought a controlling stake in North American soccer’s Real Salt Lake (RSL) – of the men’s MLS – and Utah Royals – of the women’s NWSL for a reported $600 million. The deal, first reported in April, sees the Miller family’s Miller Sports and Entertainment (MSE) become the majority owner of both teams after investment tycoons David Blitzer and Ryan Smith sold their majority share.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportcal.com | Susan Lingeswaran
The WTA women’s tennis tour has chosen global sports agency Wasserman as its exclusive sales agency to lead its search for a new premier partner. The partnership was struck with WTA Ventures, the tour’s commercial arm, and sees Wasserman become the WTA’s sales agency of record, tasked with landing major brand collaborations and, specifically, a top-tier partner.
