Disney, the US media giant, has struck a broadcast rights deal in Brazil for the upcoming 2021 edition of the Copa Libertadores Feminina, the top-tier pan-continental women’s soccer club competition in South America.

The chief operating officer at German commercial broadcaster Sport1, Daniel von Busse, is set to step down from his post at the end of this month after four years in charge.

Galfer, the Spain-based automotive brake systems specialist, has been named an official sponsor of motorcycling's FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) and FIM Motocross of Nations until the end of the 2023 season.

Vincent Gaillard has been installed as the new executive director of World Rowing, the sport’s international governing body.

UK-based soccer player agency Unique Sports Management has merged with German counterpart International Sports Management Group to become Unique Sports Group.

SpringHill, the media firm co-owned by NBA superstar LeBron James, has secured investment through a fundraising round that values the company at $725 million.

The International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis, organisers of the men’s Davis Cup, have become the latest entities to partner with Socios, the blockchain-based fan engagement platform.

EA Sports, a division of video game developer Electronic Arts, has extended its licensing partnership with FIFPro, the international soccer players’ union, in a long-term renewal.

American football’s NFL is to take the sponsorship rights for the Super Bowl halftime show from 2023 to market, with its current deal with PepsiCo, the soft drinks and snack foods giant, set to expire after the 2022 event.

ESPN, the US media giant owned by Disney, has secured domestic coverage rights to the Monday Wild Card playoff game from American football’s NFL, for the next five years.