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After its monster $5 billion rights deal with WWE struck in January, streaming giant Netflix has made its first significant move into "non-scripted" live sports. 

The NFL on Wednesday took another step toward its goal of making its games as widely available as possible by striking a three-year deal with Netflix. 

Netflix will be the global home of the NFL's two Christmas Day marquee games. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the reigning two-time Kansas City Chiefs, while the Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens in the two holiday games.

Aug 08, 2017 14:08
NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and chief coach of the Indian Junior Pistol team Jaspal Rana has said that the country's chances of winning Olympic medals in the sport has been dealt a body blow by the imposition of Goods and Services Tax on imported sports equipment.
Aug 04, 2017 11:08
KUALA LUMPUR: OTT live streaming sports platform Sportsfix has got an additional round of funding from IPO Wealth, a Melbourne, Australia based investment group. Sportsfix delivers local, regional and international Live, VOD and News Sports content to
Aug 02, 2017 13:08
MUMBAI: Salt to software conglomerate Tata Group is the new title sponsor of the Mumbai Marathon, replacing British banking major Standard Chartered, which has been intrinsically associated with India's most celebrated distance running event for the last 14 years. 
Jul 31, 2017 17:07
BEIJING: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization on Saturday announced its highly anticipated inaugural live event slated to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai on November 25. 
Jul 31, 2017 17:07
BEIJING: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization on Saturday announced its highly anticipated inaugural live event slated to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai on November 25. 
Jul 31, 2017 15:07
MONTREAL: Mahindra Racing has capped off its best ever season in the FIA Formula E Championship with second place at the Montreal ePrix.
Jul 31, 2017 12:07
MUMBAI: Falcons TTC emerged champions of the inaugural CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the country’s newest franchise sports league, after beating Shazé Challengers 14-9 in the final at the NSCI here Sunday. According to the tournament rules, in the knockout stage the team that secures 14 points first is declared winner.  Awards: MVP Male - Liam Pitchford - Rs100,000
Jul 27, 2017 16:07
LAS VEGAS: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, has entered into a new, multi-year global licensing agreement with Dyaco International that will begin in 2018.  The partnership, negotiated by IMG, grants the rights to manufacture and distribute UFC branded combat and fitness equipment in both professional and retail markets worldwide, excluding China.
Jul 26, 2017 14:07
HYDERABAD: Cue Slam - Indian Cue Masters League was launched here Tuesday by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India and the event's commercial rights holder Sportzlive Entertainment.  Sportzlive have acquired long-term rights for Cue Slam. While BSFI will provide technical support and help in acquiring players, Sportzlive will be responsible for managing and executing the league.
Jul 25, 2017 15:07
MOSCOW: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced that India will host its first Women’s World Championships in 2018 and the Men’s World Championship (also for the first time) in 2021. New Delhi will be the host venue for both events. The announcement was made Monday after a two-day AIBA executive committee meeting in Moscow.