FIFA Announces Landmark Free-to-View Global Broadcast of Inaugural Women’s Champions Cup Final Stage
FIFA has announced a landmark deal with DAZN and premium broadcasters to offer free global streaming of the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final stage in London, ensuring fans global access to this historic event
Broadcast Journalism Student Amukelani Banda on Grabbing Opportunity
Amukelani Banda recently got the opportunity to work in the commentary box at a Supersport Schools tournament. The Boston Media student grabbed the opportunity with both hands as she works towards being SA’s next broadcasting star
Pien Meulensteen and Izzy Christiansen Join Sky Sports WSL Team
Sky Sports reinforce their commentary team ahead of the 2023/24 season of the Barclays Women’s Super League adding a formidable duo in commentator Pien Meulensteen and former England International Izzy Christiansen.
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Record Breaking Viewership for Women’s Sport
Research in the UK has shown that more fans are tuning in to watch women’s sport with a record-breaking 15.1 million views in the first quarter of 2022. The Women’s Super League, was the most-watched competition, making up 58 per cent of the viewership.
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Melissa Reddy Takes on Senior Role at Sky Sports
Well-respected author and reporter, Melissa Reddy, is continuing to climb the ranks in the United Kingdom as she takes on a new role as Senior Reporter for Sky Sports.
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Dané van Niekerk Leads Oval Invincibles to Historic Win at The Hundred
Skipper Dané van Niekerk lead the Oval Invincibles to their first-ever match win, scoring a fast half-century to beat the Manchester Originals by 5 wickets and win the debut match of the inaugural The Hundred tournament in London on Wednesday evening #gsportGlobal
Sky Sports Signs UK Women’s Super League Matches Deal
The English Women’s Super League receives a major boost as Sky Sports secures a multimillion Pound three-year agreement to broadcast matches live from next season. National broadcaster, BBC, also commit to provide coverage on their mainstream channels.
Super Fight Could Decide Undisputed World Champ
American professional boxer, Claressa Shields’ promoter suggests a mega event on the cards between his fighter and Ireland’s Katie Taylor in a bout to become the undisputed world champion.
Proteas in Post World Cup T20 Tour of England
Cricket SA and the ECB agree on a three-match Twenty20 series from 1 to 7 September, South Africa’s first series in the United Kingdom since 2008
Shining Stars in Sports Media
Past gsport Women in Media Awards winners Melinda Lombard, Renelle Naidoo, Beverly Maphangwa, Natalie le Clue and Melissa Reddy are paving the way for other women in sport
2007 December Woman in Media: Hendrien Grové
Hendrien Grové has been with pay channel SuperSport since 2001 and it’s her passion for sport that has seen her move up the ranks in the male dominated environment of sports broadcasting. Her many roles at SuperSport include being an insert producer/presenter for local tennis events, a behind-the-scenes presenter for the popular cricket show, Inside […]