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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.

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

Canelo Alvarez cuts ties with Golden Boy and DAZN after prolonged dispute

This marks an early end to one of DAZN's biggest U.S. deals.

Canelo Alvarez sues DAZN in federal court, claiming breach of contract

Canelo's frustrations with DAZN had been brewing for months.

DAZN has laid off dozens of people, with production and marketing departments in the U.S. and Brazil hit hard

These latest DAZN layoffs appear to signal a further shift away from U.S. expansion and towards more global expansion.

DAZN partnering with Steve Nash, Stu Holden to promote UEFA Champions League in Canada

The two former Turner analysts are now promoting the Champions League for DAZN in Canada.

DAZN, Canelo Alvarez reportedly at odds over financial situation before planned September fight

Canelo "is waiting to find out if DAZN's going to live up to its obligations."

DAZN has reportedly cancelled MLB ChangeUp prior to the start of the 2020 season

DAZN ChangeUp appears to be no more.

DAZN CEO Simon Denyer steps down for a new role at parent company Access Industries, with CRO James Rushton filling his spot

There are some executive changes coming to DAZN. As Martin Ross reports at SportBusiness.com, Simon Denyer is leaving...

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