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Tariq is news editor at Sportcal. He specializes in sponsorship deals and media rights in soccer, basketball, and tennis.

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CAF signs up Tecno Mobile as AFCON sponsor
The technology company will be the exclusive smartphone partner of the upcoming tournament.
Genius agrees integrity partnership with Malaysian basketball league
Genius will provide the competition with an integrity program to identify, combat, and prevent match-fixing.
DirecTV to offer ONE Championship events in commercial premises
DirecTV For Business will provide the promotion’s live events in bars and restaurants across the US.
ICC launches vertical feed for World Cup coverage
The vertical feed has been described as a first for the sport to enhance the viewing experience for fans.
Premiership Rugby to air on The Rugby Network in the US
Under an exclusive agreement, the OTT platform will provide coverage of all 93 games for the next two seasons.
Liverpool partner with UPS; Villa beef up senior leadership team
UPS will serve as Liverpool’s official global logistics and shipping partner.
DAZN’s Ekblad joins FA as broadcast lead for women’s soccer
Ekblad joins the FA from global streaming service DAZN where she led its global women’s sport strategy.
Long-time Champions League sponsor Heineken renews for 2024-27 cycle
The brand’s renewed three-year agreement will also include sponsorship rights for the UEFA Super Cup.
ITV reclaims rights to England qualifiers, adds Nations League until 2028
The agreement will see ITV replace rival Channel 4 whose contract to broadcast England matches expires next year.
IBA installs Roberts as permanent chief exec and secretary general
Roberts had been in charge on an interim basis after the IBA removed Greece’s George Yerolimpos.