CBS will continue airing Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball games through the end of the decade. In other news, Beijing has been named host of the 2022 Olympics, and the Premier League will soon receive bids on a new television deal.
CBS Will Continue Airing MVC Hoops
- CBS will continue airing Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball games under a multi-year extension of its sub-licensing agreement with ESPN, the network announced Thursday. The CBS broadcast network will continue to air the championship of the MVC Tournament, while CBS Sports Network will carry the semifinals and eight regular season games. The agreement runs through the 2019-20 season, while ESPN’s broader deal with the conference lasts through 2023-24. (CBS Sports)
Beijing to Host 2022 Olympics
- The International Olympic Committee has awarded Beijing the 2022 Winter Olympics, picking the Chinese capital in a 44-40 vote over Almaty, Kazakhstan. It will be Beijing’s second Olympics in 14 years, after having previously hosted the 2008 summer games. After Rio next year, which is just one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time, the next three Olympics will be in host cities at least 12 hours ahead of EST. (BBC)
NBC, FOX, ESPN, to Submit EPL Bids
- NBC Sports, Fox Sports and ESPN are each expected to submit separate bids for Premier League television rights, Sports Business Daily reported Friday. Bids are due by August 6, and the EPL is soliciting both three and six-year proposals. NBC Sports is entering the final season of its contract to carry the matches. (Sports Business Daily)
