Streaming News
MLS and Apple announce broadcast pairings, production plans
We now know which announcer pairings will be calling MLS Season Pass broadcasts.
Brett Favre’s lawyer believes bankrupting Pat McAfee in defamation lawsuit will teach him a lesson
"It’s going to cost Pat McAfee millions of dollars. And if it bankrupts him, then he will have learned his lesson."
Free Peacock Premium for Xfinity subscribers is about to end
Existing Xfinity subscribers will no longer receive free Peacock Premium beginning June 26.
Super Bowl streaming lag was worst in five years on average, as per Phenix data
The six streaming platforms streaming firm Phenix tracked this year averaged 56.9 seconds of lag, up from last year's average of 54.3 and a far cry from 2019's 37.7.
MSG+ will launch prior to the 2023-24 NBA and NHL seasons
MSG+ won't be launching until next season.
Tony Khan invites possibility of AEW streaming deal
AEW founder Tony Khan is bullish on the wrestling company's future including a future rights deal and streaming potential.
AEW reportedly considering launching their own streaming service
AEW's library is growing but it doesn't have a streaming home.
Why Netflix’s Break Point was an unforced error for the streamer and tennis
Bull riding docuseries ‘The Ride’ headed to Prime Video, covering inaugural PBR Team Series
"From their homes, through the locker room, and ultimately into the bucking chute on top of a 2,000 pound bull, The Ride captures these modern-day gladiators like never before."
MLS and Apple reportedly set to have many announcers work regionally
World Soccer Talk's Christopher Harris reports that many MLS Season Pass announcers are expected to work regionally, mostly covering the same few teams.
ESPN will cover the Association of Pickleball Professionals Tour on ESPN2 and ESPN+
Eight of 22 APP Tour events will stream live on ESPN+, with eight one-hour recap shows also airing on ESPN2.
Curastory CEO Tiffany Kelly talks athlete commentary partnership with Pac-12 and Tempus Ex
"Audiences just love mic’d up content. They just love when the athletes are their own commentators."
Hulu viewers report Fox outages during Giants-Vikings game
"This is entirely unacceptable. You charge way too much for this to happen."
