The PGA Tour and Yahoo have agreed a new strategic partnership to deliver free, capsule live, prostate and on-demand video content from the PGA TOUR to fans around the world, with no cable subscription or authentication required.

The deal will allow viewers to stream Featured Holes coverage from PGA Tour Live during the early rounds of tournaments.

Yahoo will be streaming the free Featured Holes coverage through the PGA Tour’s new streaming video service, PGA Tour Live.

Yahoo will also offer access to video on demand (VOD) PGA Tour content, including access to highlights and original content from tournaments, such as the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, Web.com Tour, PGA Tour Latinoamérica, and Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada.

The companies have also launched a live, co-branded PGA Tour leaderboard, which includes live play-by-play, shot-by-shot graphics, live audio, and VOD.

“Our global collaboration with Yahoo continues to expand,” said Rick Anderson, EVP of Global Media at PGA Tour.

“Yahoo continues to be one of the largest sports audiences in the world, and we look forward to distributing PGA Tour Live Featured Holes coverage via Yahoo Golf platforms around the world.”

Phil Lynch, VP, Media Partnerships at Yahoo said: “We’re excited to expand our sports offering through our partnership with the PGA Tour and to bring fans closer to the live action of tournaments, like The Players Championship and FedEx Cup Playoffs.

“Bringing PGA Tour’s premium content to Yahoo makes a great addition to our lineup and further demonstrates our commitment to delivering the best digital sports content to our users and advertisers.”

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– Award shortlists announced after extensive deliberations among expert panel

– Nominees for Club of the Year, and Coach of the Year, health Volunteer of the Year, pharmacy The Making it Easier Award, The Resources Award, The Supporting Grassroots Organisations Award and The Bigger and Better Workforce Award drawn from across 18 London Boroughs

– Winners will be announced at ceremony hosted by Sky Sports Presenter David Garrido at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 21 January 2016

Shortlisted nominees for the first annual London Sport Awards were announced today, with finalists drawn from 18 London Boroughs with winners to be revealed at a ceremony on 21 January 2016 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

The awards, representing the best of grassroots sport across London, are designed to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations who are having a real impact on the lives and sporting achievements of Londoners.

A total of 310 individuals and groups were nominated for this year’s awards with finalists decided by a panel of expert industry figures, including Sky Sports presenter David Garrido, former Olympic rower and Team GB Youth Olympic Games Chef de Mission Sarah Winckless MBE, Chief Executive of Badminton England, Adrian Christy, and Managing Director of ENS, Rebecca Hopkins.

Commenting on the London Sport Awards, David Garrido said: “Grassroots sport really does bring people together, and I think the London Sport Awards is a brilliant way to showcase all the fantastic achievements that we have witnessed in London in 2015”

Sarah Winckless MBE said: “I have been very inspired going through the applications for these awards; it is great to see how inventive and diverse the offerings are to get Londoners active. The quality of the applications was excellent, which gave me and the panel a welcome challenge in coming up with the winners”

Peter Fitzboydon, CEO of London Sport, said: “This first annual London Sport Awards will show how powerful sport can be for London and for Londoners. We’re delighted to be able to showcase some of the best activities and most inspirational individuals from the past year, and look forward to celebrating with some incredible sporting figures at the Awards Ceremony in January”

The full list of shortlisted nominees is as follows:

CLUB OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

– Bromley Zero to Park Run – Bromley

– Sanjuro Martial Arts – Haringey

– Swim Dem Crew – Pan London

COACH OF THE YEAR

– Andy Maciel – Kingston

– Damien Bryan – Kingston

– Jeff Clarke – Waltham Forest

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

– Graham Dobson – Multiple Boroughs

– Tyrone George – Tower Hamlets

– Wei Hei Kipling – Ealing

THE SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS ORGANISATIONS AWARD – sponsored by Barry McGuigan Boxing Academy

– London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Sport Inspired – Barking and Dagenham

– London Youth – Pan London

– Newham’s Every Child a Sportsperson – Newham

THE MAKE IT EASIER AWARD

– activeNewham – Newham

– Intelligent Health-Beat the Streets – Multiple Boroughs

– Our Parks – Multiple Boroughs

THE RESOURCES AWARD – in partnership with iSportconnect

– Intelligent Health-Beat the Streets – Multiple Boroughs

– Our Parks – Multiple Boroughs

– Parklives – Newham

THE BIGGER AND BETTER WORKFORCE AWARD

– London Youth Games – Pan London

– parkrun – Pan London

– Queen Mary Student Union (QMSU) Community Sport – Tower Hamlets

Tickets are available to purchase HERE.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has confirmed that Rome will bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

Renzi (pictured) made the announcement today at an event in Rome which was also attended by the Italian Olympic Committee.

”The Italian government, together with CONI, is ready to do its part for a project that isn’t based on great infrastructures or big dreams but rather great people,” Renzi said according to the Associated Press.

”We will be at the vanguard for all the spending controls.”

“Our country too often seems hesitant,” Renzi added.

“It’s unacceptable not to try … or to renounce playing the game.”

“Italy has all it needs to face its problems. You can’t not dream.”

“The bid will obviously be centered on Rome. But it will also involve Florence, Naples and Sardinia. … We’re making this bid to win.”

The IOC will name the host city for the 2024 Games at their next Congress in Lima in 2017.

FIFA will invest all $1.5 million generated from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in commercial public viewing fees into community organisations supported by Football for Hope, the social development programme of world football’s governing body.

FIFA raised $1.5 million from 257 commercial public viewing licensing fees, which were charged for the right to show live match coverage at public events around the world during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

In the coming years, this money will go towards supporting community and grassroots organisations that use football as a catalyst for social development.

“For FIFA, it is important to invest in social development projects and to contribute to a positive legacy of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and abroad,” said Niclas Ericson, Director of FIFA’s TV Division.

“We will channel these funds through our Football for Hope initiative to give community organisations the support they need to improve the lives of young people.

“We would like to extend our thanks to all the broadcasters and public viewing organisers that supported this effort.” 

iSportconnect has agreed an exciting new partnership with Grange Hotels, London’s leading independent hotel group.

As a keen supporter of arts, culture, media and sport, Grange Hotels is proud to become the Official London Hotel Partner of iSportconnect.

With a legacy of great sporting alliances, including Grange St Paul’s as the Paralympic headquarters in 2012, this flagship property will be the venue for the next Directors’ Club in London, which takes place on November 26.

The group has a collection of 17 five-star and four-star hotel properties in iconic locations such as the Tower of London and literary Bloomsbury, boasting spas and health clubs, extensive restaurants and impressive conference and events centres, including Sky Bars and a private night club.

iSportconnect Founder and CEO Sree Varma said: “We are delighted to partner with such a prestigious hotel, famously known for its luxury hotels across London. We are really looking forward to hosting the Directors’ Club at the venue for the first time.”

Claire Farrington, Partnership Manager at Grange Hotels said: “We pride ourselves on our partnerships and are delighted to welcome iSportconnect to our growing list of mutually-beneficial relationships.

“Collaboration is central to how we work; as is being embedded in the world of sport and the important influence it has all over many people and sectors. Grange St Paul’s looks forward to welcoming its first Directors’ Club.” 

About Grange Hotels

Grange Hotels is a unique collection of 17 luxury hotels situated in key locations across the heart of the capital.  

At Grange Hotels you will find 2000 luxury bedrooms and suites, the capacity for over 2000 people across state-of-the-art conference and events spaces, stunning fitness and leisure facilities, and myriad dining and entertaining opportunities – all designed to suit today’s discerning international traveller.

Location: London, UK

Closing Date: 31st October 

Overview:

Key Responsibilities

• Sell PGA TOUR programming in EMEA, to maximize revenue, distribution and brand exposure.
• Develop, in conjunction with Vice President of International Media, international television and digital media sales strategy.
• Provide research and analytics for key international markets.
• Prepare sales materials and content differentiation vs. other properties.
• Negotiate contracts with international licensees, working through the TOUR Legal Department to finalize in a timely manner.
• Develop new revenue opportunities including programming and digital concepts.
• Work with Digital Media team to ensure close coordination of television and digital strategies in each specific region/country.
• Work with Corporate Marketing and Media Business Development teams to identify opportunities for increased revenue generation in European markets.
• Work with Client Services team to establish and maintain relationships with international broadcasters and digital media partners both for placement of TOUR programming and creation of customized content.
• Assist in establishing presentations and long range planning data.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance, Media/Communications or other related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a management level position within the International Television / Digital Media field.  Prior experience working with international broadcasters required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• International travel required.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and distributors is a plus.
• Knowledge of European broadcasters and ability to speak another European language is a plus.

How to Apply

Click HERE to apply

The FA has announced a long-term agreement with Ladbrokes to become its new official betting partner.

The deal will see the leading bookmakers’ relationship with The FA span the England team and The Emirates FA Cup.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ladbrokes will benefit from premium brand exposure alongside England senior men’s matches, and ties across all rounds of The Emirates FA Cup.

Also included within the partnership are in-stadia betting rights for Wembley Stadium connected by EE, enabling Ladbrokes to engage with both their current audience, and drive new customer acquisition around showpiece events held at the stadium.

“This partnership with Ladbrokes comes at a time when The FA, as a not-for-profit organisation, is investing record levels back into football at all levels of the game,” said FA Chief Execiutive Martin Glenn.

“Ladbrokes join an outstanding portfolio of official FA partners, providing support across the England team, and the most famous cup competition in the world, The Emirates FA Cup. We are delighted to welcome them on board.”

Ladbrokes CEO, Jim Mullen added: “Football is the holy grail of sporting sponsorship opportunities. We are absolutely delighted to have secured exclusive rights that will see Ladbrokes at the beating heart of the beautiful game.

“When I became CEO last year I announced that the Ladbrokes organic growth plan would require us to ramp up our marketing spend in those places where we know our customers are engaged.

“Being at the heart of football in this country is precisely what I had in mind. We’re keen to invest where we know we can make a difference and this deal further strengthens the sporting passion that is evident throughout Ladbrokes.”

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