‘We cannot walk alone’:FIFA leans on broadcasters to support World Cup pay parity

‘We cannot walk alone’:FIFA leans on broadcasters to support World Cup pay parity

Days after Gianni Infantino threatened a European TV blackout for the Women’s World Cup,FIFA has made a direct link between that discussion and the fight for equal prize money for men and women.

  • byVince Rugari

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FIFA threatens ‘outrageous’ European blackout for Women’s World Cup

FIFA threatens ‘outrageous’ European blackout for Women’s World Cup

FIFA is complaining about low-ball bids from broadcasters for the tournament TV rights – but a former Matilda says the global governing body is part of the problem.

  • byVince Rugari
‘Outstanding’:Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce are footy fans’ favourite commentators

‘Outstanding’:Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce are footy fans’ favourite commentators

AFL fans have made the call:Anthony Hudson and Daisy Pearce were their favourite commentators for the 2022 season,respected for their insight,knowledge and fairness.

  • byCarla Jaeger
The one big loophole in the online gambling debate

The one big loophole in the online gambling debate

Tabcorp wants gambling ads on commercial television stopped between 6.30am and 8.30pm as a first step to reducing gambling harm. But moves like that are only a Band-Aid fix.

  • byAmelia McGuire andZoe Samios
Seven seals deal to televise ICC World Test Championship final

Seven seals deal to televise ICC World Test Championship final

Seven will broadcast a Test match played outside Australia for the first time in more than 20 years after scoring an exclusive deal with the International Cricket Council.

  • byZoe Samios andDaniel Brettig
Nine extends rugby deal as RA plots next chapter

Nine extends rugby deal as RA plots next chapter

Super Rugby Pacific will stay on Nine and Stan Sport until the end of 2025,but Rugby Australia wants more money for its next rights deal.

  • byGeorgina Robinson
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TV reform delay kicks a goal for free-to-air footy fans

TV reform delay kicks a goal for free-to-air footy fans

Australia’s anti-siphoning list,which decides what major sports and cultural events should be available on free-to-air television,was to expire on April 1.

  • byZoe Samios
T-shirts,Switzerland and Cathy Freeman’s running shoes:Nine’s year-long push to buy Olympics rights

T-shirts,Switzerland and Cathy Freeman’s running shoes:Nine’s year-long push to buy Olympics rights

Nine pulled out all stops to secure a longstanding agreement with the International Olympics Committee. But it’s not without risk.

  • byZoe Samios
Brisbane 2032 Olympics to air on Nine as part of multimillion-dollar deal

Brisbane 2032 Olympics to air on Nine as part of multimillion-dollar deal

The company will also broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics across its assets as part of the $315 million deal.

  • byZoe Samios
An ancient athletics carnival,tailor-made for the digital TV era

An ancient athletics carnival,tailor-made for the digital TV era

It may take brawn,bone and unbreakable will to win a gold medal at the Olympics,but it takes cutting-edge technology to deliver it to a billion homes.

  • byMichael Idato
SportsFlick founder arrested for alleged $2m rugby league fraud

SportsFlick founder arrested for alleged $2m rugby league fraud

Streaming entrepreneur Dylan Azzopardi has been charged with nine counts of use of false documents for financial advantage.

  • byZoe Samios andVince Rugari