Media analyst predicts HBO Max will be ‘shut down’ by end of 2027
"We expect HBO Max to essentially be shut down at the end of 2027."
Streaming News
YouTube exec says streamer could one day put sports events ‘behind a subscription’
"We'll come up with a nice mix, I think, of opportunities to present games that are free; some things we might put behind a subscription, others might be a mix of the two."
Brendan Carr sees relationship between sports and local news as FCC’s purview
"I think people are right to start asking whether we have the right regulatory framework in place right now."
FCC opens inquiry into fragmentation of sports broadcasting
"Many consumers today find it more difficult to find the events they want to watch..."
Mountain West athletes streaming games on personal social accounts in groundbreaking distribution deal
Andrew Marchand on potential for a streaming-only Super Bowl: ‘Conversation will be had’
"Netflix could say, 'Look, we're going to spend this crazy amount of money. We want the Super Bowl.'"
21 MLB teams make in-market streaming available through MLB.tv
The other nine clubs will offer in-market streaming options outside the MLB.tv platform.
Michael Wilbon can’t find NBA games on streaming
"Where the hell's the game? I can't find it."
Antenna and cable TV win Super Bowl latency battle as streamers lag behind
Viewers that watched Super Bowl LX via antenna were well ahead of those watching on streaming.
The strange state of sports on FAST TV
Tubi scores hit with football romance films fronted by TikTok star Noah Beck
Another example of how new platforms can weave sports into their content strategy beyond live games.
ESPN launches ‘Always in Season’ campaign as ESPN Unlimited attempts to reduce post-football churn
"Each day, there’s another moment, matchup, or reason to be a sports fan — and we’re here for all of it."
YouTube TV to launch sports-focused skinny bundle
No price has been announced for the upcoming package, but it will be more affordable than the current $82.99 per month rate for the service's base plan
Sports livestreaming platform Playback shutters, teases sale to ‘bigger media company’
"Despite a monumental effort from our small team, we haven’t been able to break out and achieve the runaway growth necessary to continue to compete."
Fox One outpacing ESPN Unlimited subscriptions, per new data
2.3 million subscribers have signed up for Fox One, while just 1.7 million have bought ESPN Unlimited.
NBA seeing real growth in direct-to-consumer viewing for local games
Roughly 15% of local NBA viewership was done via direct-to-consumer streaming last season.
YouTube TV reportedly set to offer $20 credit if ESPN carriage dispute continues
Will a YouTube TV-Disney deal be reached before the Eagles-Packers Monday Night Football game?
FanDuel Sports Network introducing select live NBA and NHL games on free streaming
"We're making local sports more accessible than ever and proving what our ubiquitous access model can deliver."
Popular chess streamer, commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29
The chess world suffered a tragic loss with the sudden passing of top player and content creator Daniel Naroditsky.
New ESPN app surpasses 2M subs, Fox One cracks 1M in first 40 days
Two-thirds of new ESPN app subscribers purchased the service through a bundle.
California law bans loud commercials on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video
The change goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill Simmons rips FloSports for nightmare streaming experiences
"Show the f*cking game! Figure it out!"
Carriage Craziness: NBC, Univision stare down YouTube TV blackout, YES Network eyes darkness on Comcast
Roger Goodell on a streaming Super Bowl in 2030s: ‘Anything is possible’
"If you look at our history, our history has always been (to) be on the biggest platforms."
Disney+ announces price hike, including several ESPN Select bundles
ESPN Select, formerly known as ESPN+, will increase by one dollar to $12.99.
