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The in-app purchase option for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube’s iOS app is reportedly 30 percent higher because of the Apple Store’s revenue cut policies.

Apple

$680 Apple in-app price for NFL Sunday Ticket can easily be avoided

Spurs’ broadcaster Sean Elliott gets key heart procedure after Apple Watch warning

Long-time Spurs' lead local analyst Sean Elliott got a cardioversion procedure after warnings from his Apple Watch.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 29, 2024 1
Inter Miami's Noah Allen in front of an AppleTV+ sideline board.

MLS exec says Apple deal ‘finally’ gives them a TV partner invested in league growth

"Finally, we have a media partner who seems vested in the growth and improvement of the league."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 28, 2024 1
John Skipper

John Skipper reveals Apple tried to create sports bundle almost 10 years ago, but balked at price

"It's a good idea to be the person to aggregate sports."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 9, 2024 0

NFL

The 20 greatest Super Bowl commercials of all time

NBA broadcast rights package

Here’s the latest on NBA broadcast rights negotiations heading into 2024

A guide to the bidders, packages and new possibilities for the NBA as it finishes the final stretch of its broadcast rights package.

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 14, 2023 8
Bristol, CT – July 21, 2020 – ESPN Campus: 40th anniversary sign on display (Photo by Kelly Backus / ESPN Images)

Amazon

Some clarity emerges on Disney’s ESPN strategic partner and DTC plans

Art for Apple TV+'s "Messi Meets America" docuseries.

Apple TV+ reveals ‘Messi Meets America’ docuseries trailer, release date

The first three of six episodes of "Messi Meets America" will be released on Apple TV+ on Oct. 11.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 2, 2023 2

Apple reportedly looking at bidding for Formula 1 rights

The tech company is apparently looking at gaining F1's global rights

By Ken Fang OnOct 1, 2023 2
NBA local Bally Sports Diamond Sports

Tech companies reportedly interested in NBA local media rights if Diamond Sports bankruptcy worsens

If the Bally Sports RSNs are dropped by Comcast and/or DirecTV, tech companies could be poised to strike.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 8, 2023 0
Jul 21, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The Pac-12 Conference logo during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas in 2023.. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports.)

Details of pithy final Pac-12 offers from CBS, ESPN, Fox emerge

The Pac-12's final offers from major networks were not enough to move the needle.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 8, 2023 5
ESPN

Tech companies also rumored as possible ESPN strategic partners

Add a litany of tech companies to the list of possible “strategic partners” for ESPN. Per the New...

By Joe Lucia OnAug 1, 2023 0
MLS Apple TV+ Season Pass

MLS Season Pass reportedly nearing one million subscribers, though NDAs prevent more information

MLS Season Pass subscriptions are reportedly nearing one million, but getting more information than that will be difficult.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 24, 2023 3
Wayne Rooney speaks with MLS commissioner Don Garber on July 18.

MLS commissioner Don Garber disputes Wayne Rooney’s claim Apple staffers sat on bench during All-Star Game

After Rooney claimed "My staff got kicked out of their seats today by members of Apple," Garber said "It is not true that any members of Apple's staff were seated in the technical area."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 20, 2023 4
Bundesliga

Apple has reportedly talked to the Bundesliga about media rights

Could the German Bundesliga be a live sports target for Apple?

By Joe Lucia OnJul 13, 2023 0
NBA Apple

Will the NBA go to Apple to increase its global reach?

Benjamin Swinburne, the head of U.S. media research, joined CNBC to discuss Apple's global-sized deal with the MLS after Lionel Messi's arrival to Inter Miami, and whether the NBA makes sense for the streaming service.

By Chris Novak OnJun 23, 2023 1

Apple

Apple hopes that for $3,500, you will want to watch games virtually courtside or from the dugout

The Pac-12 logo.

Pac-12 schools agree to Grant of Rights with performance incentives

The Pac-12's schools have agreed to a new Grant of Rights deal, but it doesn't matter much.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 9, 2023 0
Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

AppleTV deleted a tweet on Messi to Miami

Apple TV's Twitter account briefly indicated that Lionel Messi was joining Inter Miami CF, at a time when other reports were still that the deal wasn't finalized. But they quickly deleted the tweet.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 7, 2023 0
Apple exec Eddy Cue at a 2014 Golden State Warriors game.

Apple SVP Eddy Cue calls MLS Season Pass ‘huge success,’ doesn’t take questions

"We don’t share specific subscription numbers, but I can tell you we’re certainly doing much better than we had forecasted."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 2, 2023 0

Brad Pitt will drive on the track at the British Grand Prix for a new F1 movie

Brad Pitt will be on the race track soon. The A-list actor is starring in an as-yet-untitled film...

By Alex Reimer OnMay 5, 2023 0
A DirecTV for Business/MLS Season Pass graphic.

DirecTV for Business adds MLS Season Pass, making MLS games available to bars, restaurants, hotels and more

"We welcome the addition of MLS Season Pass to an already market-leading lineup of sports properties."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 16, 2023 0
A T-Mobile MLS Season Pass graphic.

T-Mobile will give all customers a free year of Apple’s MLS Season Pass

T-Mobile subscribers will be able to get MLS Season Pass for free instead of $14.99 a month.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 16, 2023 1

NFL

Winners and Losers in NFL Media in 2022-2023

Cobi Jones at an Angel City FC match in 2022.

MLS and Apple announce 31 more on-air personalities, including Cobi Jones

We now know more of the figures who will be calling Apple's MLS coverage.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 30, 2023 1

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