DAZN reportedly “nearing” deal to buy BT Sport for around $800 million U.S., with deal potentially closing this month
The much-discussed DAZN-BT Sport deal might actually come to pass.
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DAZN’s Eva Longoria-directed “La Guerra Civil,” on Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez, selected for Sundance
" La Guerra Civil transcends the traditional notion of a sports documentary and explores the intricate story of a deep rivalry between Julio César Chávez’s Mexican heritage and Oscar De La Hoya’s Mexican-American identity, with huge cultural significance."
DAZN SVP Rob Stecklow on sending studio show to Wilder-Fury III, other non-DAZN fights: “We want to drive you to engage.”
"We can't just talk about fights that DAZN carries. If you're a boxing fan, you want to hear [about other events]. We think of boxing as a great soap opera. There's so much around each fight, all the boxers, all the promoters, fights that are going to happen, aren't going to happen, judges' scoring cards, you name it. There's so much to discuss."
DAZN signs global broadcast deal with UEFA Women’s Champions League, with the first two seasons airing on their YouTube channel
The 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons will air for free on DAZN's YouTube channel.
DAZN rejects Sky offer for continued Serie A rights-sharing in Italy, plans to keep those rights exclusive
Sky offered DAZN $609 million U.S. for some continued Serie A rights-sharing in Italy, but DAZN has turned them down, opting to focus on keeping those rights streaming-only.
DAZN denies involvement in European soccer Super League
DAZN has good reason for sitting this one out for a while, whether they're in play for the rights or not.
DAZN exec hints at potential IPO offering
Just floating it as a possibility could be a sign that an IPO is more plausible than ever for DAZN.
Meadowlark Media has raised $12.6 million in Series A funding
Investors include DAZN, DraftKings, and Wasserman.
Kevin Mayer named DAZN chairman, succeeding John Skipper in leading sports-streaming platform
Mayer was once considered a candidate for the ESPN president position.
John Skipper and Dan Le Batard seeking $10–$15 million in initial financing for Meadowlark Media venture
Meadowlark is looking for investment from multiple partners, not just one.
Dan Le Batard reportedly partnering with John Skipper on content company ahead of finding new radio home
This could mean some change at the top for DAZN, too.
Sergey Kovalev’s illegal stream of Canelo-Smith fight may bring action from DAZN
Kovalev is set to fight on DAZN at the end of January.
Sports fans are hostages in carriage disputes and we often pay the ransom
Our addiction to sports is costing more and more money
