Time Inc. announced the debut of the new Sports Illustrated/Sports Illustrated 2 sports broadcasting and digital networks licensed in partnership with ASN Ltd. The networks feature live broadcasts of global sporting events and original video programming from SI Group brands -- Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Kids, Golf and FanSided. Sports Illustrated/Sports Illustrated 2 broadcasts across 20 pay-TV operators in 12 countries. The Sports Illustrated/Sports Illustrated 2 networks are Hong Kong-based, Pan-Asian pay-TV sports channels, companion websites and mobile apps, formerly known as ASN and ASN2 (Time).
Eurosport announced 18-time Grand Slam winner Chris Evert and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John McEnroe will return to its commentary team for this year's Roland Garros. They will be joined by Romanian former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Ilie Nastase (Discovery).
MP & Silva renewed its long-term media partnership with the Italian Basketball League to distribute its worldwide media rights during the '16-17 and '17-18 seasons. The agency is the exclusive distributor of Lega Basket rights for all territories outside Italy, across cable, satellite, betting, terrestrial, IPTV and mobile platforms (MP & Silva).
