Media Notes: Whistle Sports Network To Open First Int'l Location In London

The Whistle Sports Network "is opening its first international location in London with the intention to bolster programming that features European leagues and athletes." Leading the new team is Europe, Middle East and Africa Senior VP of Content Partnerships & Distribution Jeff Nathenson. Content produced by the London office "will be available across all of Whistle Sport’s digital platforms, including the web, mobile apps and the Xbox app." It "will include original, behind-the-scenes, and cross-channel programming" (STREAM DAILY, 9/4). ... France’s main commercial channel TF1 decided that it "would not be renewing" Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger's contract as a match commentator. French newspaper Le Parisien claimed that Wenger admitted he was “greatly surprised” by the decision, although conflicting reports across the channel also claim that the decision was made by a "joint agreement." Wenger’s departure "comes into effect with immediate effect" (London INDEPENDENT, 9/5).