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How to score with social at the World Cup

2026-04-02T08:59:00+01:00

Ben Goldhagen, director of sport at Coolr, looks at how brands and broadcasters need to use social platforms during the World Cup

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DAZN launches Playmakers content creators initiative

2026-04-02T08:32:00+01:00By

Broadcaster aims to create a network of sport content creators

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Majority of UK sport fans following overseas teams & leagues

2026-03-31T16:12:00+01:00By

Stereo Creative report also finds almost a third of UK fans have “meaningful engagement” with overseas teams or leagues

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Sky Sports backs women’s boxing with MVP deal

2026-03-31T11:39:00+01:00By

MVP’s women’s boxing slate will be exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland

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ITV to avoid drinks break ads during World Cup

2026-03-31T09:21:00+01:00By

Ofcom rules mean taking up the option would mean less time for ads at regular times

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FotMob to provide stats & commentary for Sidemen charity match

2026-03-30T13:41:00+01:00By

FotMob will provide live stats, commentary, player ratings, and exclusively host the Player of the Match vote

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C4 reaches 8.9m with Paralympic Winter Games

2026-03-30T11:09:00+01:00By

Broadcaster showed over 60 hours of live action across Channel 4, Channel 4 Streaming and the Channel 4 Sports YouTube channel

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EBU and Aquatics GB partner for free UK coverage

2026-03-27T13:05:00+00:00By

The European Broadcasting Union and Aquatics GB are bringing a wide range of international aquatic events free-to-air in the UK

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DAZN to launch inflight live sports division in 2027

2026-03-27T12:55:00+00:00By

The sports streaming platform will launch a dedicated division in 2027 to bring live sports to passengers on planes and cruise ships

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WSL becomes first league to deploy Sportable Connected Ball

2026-03-27T11:34:00+00:00By

The smart ball system will be integrated into Nike’s official matchballs and combined with player-tracking from the 2026-27 season

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Podcast: Inside BBC Sport’s Winter Olympics Success with Ron Chakraborty

2026-03-26T09:00:00+00:00By

BBC Sport’s head of major events also speaks about the broadcaster’s strategy on digital and social channels

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KSI to livestream Dagenham & Redbridge game on YouTube

2026-03-25T12:29:00+00:00By

Streamer bought a stake in the National League club earlier this year

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Netflix partners with Sky Business to bring Fury bout to pubs

2026-03-24T14:12:00+00:00By

Tyson Fury will return to the boxing ring to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April

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5 & Pluto to simulcast snooker events

2026-03-24T11:13:00+00:00By

The John Virgo Trophy and World Seniors Snooker Championship will be shown by both broadcasters

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BBC Sport to show every Women’s Six Nations match

2026-03-24T10:31:00+00:00By

England’s World Cup winning captain Zoe Stratford will join fellow World Cup winners Katy Daley-McLean and Maggie Alphonsi on the punditry team