There is a surprise new bidder for NFL Sunday Ticket
Despite Google's interest, Apple remains the favorite to get Sunday Ticket rights.
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MLS’ Apple TV deal will likely see salary cap rise, but production costs will impact how much of a rise we see
The Athletic projects MLS' total media revenues (including sublicensing) to approach $300 million a year, but production costs to approach $60 million a year, maybe more with start-up costs in the first couple of years. Still, that's a large boost over what the league was making.
MLS signs 10-year, $2.5-billion-plus global deal with Apple for all MLS matches, with some available in base AppleTV app and some requiring a...
This is the biggest league shift to an all-streaming deal we've seen so far.
Could an AppleTV+ deal for NFL Sunday Ticket already be done?
"My sources say it’s Apple’s to lose, at this point. (One source told me this weekend that the deal is actually done and is being kept quiet at Apple’s request, which I haven’t confirmed and don’t know for a fact; Apple isn’t commenting.)"
“Greatness Code” is set for a second AppleTV+ season, including Russell Wilson and Bubba Wallace
Marcus Rashford, Russell Wilson, Letícia Bufoni, Scout Bassett, Bubba Wallace, and Lindsey Vonn are featured this time around.
Max Scherzer’s first game against the Nats may be on Apple TV+ (but for free), rather than on cable RSNs
Yes, fans may have to "shift their setup," but they'll only have to shift their setup to a currently-free, widely-available streaming package.
Apple is reportedly in “substantial” talks to carry a package of MLB games on Apple TV+, but will that happen?
Andrew Marchand of The New York Post reported that Apple and MLB have had "significant" talks, but it's unclear just how many games are under discussion, if there would be exclusivity or not, and more. We'll see where this goes.
NFL Sunday Ticket reportedly might include single-team or single game options in new deal: “Everything is on the table.”
We're a long way from a company winning Sunday Ticket rights, or from a determination of what Sunday Ticket will look like in 2023, but it's notable that NFL sources are at least discussing the possibility of single-team options.
Apple reportedly in ‘early talks’ with NFL about Sunday Ticket
It's unknown how interested Apple is but it's another sign that they will eventually get into live sports.
Pac-12 Networks’ Mark Shuken says Apple may bid for primary rights, tech firms “told us they want to be in this space”
Apple is reportedly only interested in primary rights, not lower digital rights.
Could sports be a part of the upcoming Apple streaming TV service?
The new streaming service will reportedly launch next year with original content. Could sports be close behind?
Apple developing a dramatic series based on Kevin Durant
Swagger will be based on Durant’s early life and career.
ESPN apps now part of Apple iOS single sign-on feature
In the last major iOS and Apple TVOS update, a new feature came allowing users to use one...
