Apple TV head Eddy Cue: We want ‘end-to-end’ sports rights like MLS deal
"I can tell you we have not been in the bidding process to take chunks of sports."
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Apple TV ‘possible bidder’ for ‘likely’ Pac-12 streaming package
The conference inked a separate deal with CBS this week.
Rick Reilly calls out Apple TV’s ‘Stick’ for resembling his golf novel
There's a few too many "coincidences" for Rick Reilly's liking.
Apple TV releases second trailer of golf comedy series ‘Stick’ starring Owen Wilson
Stick will premiere on Apple TV on June 4.
MLS, Apple to simulcast four matches on EA Sports FC Mobile app
The first game available to players will be this Saturday with an MLS Cup rematch between the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.
Apple TV releases trailer for new golf comedy series ‘Stick’
'Stick' will premiere on June 4.
MLS team exec says league needs to ‘end the deal with Apple’
"I think we have to be on more linear outlets. We have to be on ABC, NBC, Fox more regularly..."
In big win for MLS fans, Apple TV launches on Android
The app is now available for download on the Google Play Store.
MLS Cup linear audience down massively on Fox in year two of Apple deal
More people tuned in for the second-tier USL Championship Final on CBS last month.
MLS commissioner Don Garber suggests Apple to blame for lack of viewership transparency
"I think that all of us would like to see more transparency."
Derek Jeter launches yet another athlete-led production company
Jeter joins a growing list of athletes to start production ventures.
MLS announcers cheer raccoon invading pitch
"C'mon raccoon — you can get out!"
Hot mic catches announcer mocking MLS team and coach during Apple TV broadcast
"You want to come coach this team? Can’t be any worse."
Apple offering free weekend of MLS Season Pass, but that comes with Lionel Messi expected to rest
Lionel Messi likely won't be playing when fans can watch MLS games for free this weekend.
Apple announces broadcasters, first half schedule for ‘Friday Night Baseball’ in 2024
Apple isn't making significant changes to 'Friday Night Baseball' for the 2024 season.
MLS Season Pass reportedly ended 2023 with over two million subscriptions
MLS Season Pass subscriptions soared after Lionel Messi joined the league.
Lionel Messi fuels Apple TV, MLS subscriptions surge
The Wall Street Journal reported a massive surge in subscriptions for Apple TV and MLS Season Pass after mega-star Lionel Messi debuted.
Pac-12 reportedly turned down $30 million per school annual offer from ESPN in fall of 2022
It turns out the best offer the Pac-12 would ever get came nearly a year ago.
Big Ten begins preliminary expansion talks to add notable Pac-12 schools
The Big Ten has begun exploratory discussions about expanding membership, reportedly considering four Pac-12 schools to add to the conference.
Proposed Pac-12 media rights deal reportedly with Apple
Could the Pac-12 be heading to Apple on a fully streaming media rights deal?
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.
Apple TV+ releases trailer for Steph Curry-produced ‘Underrated’ documentary
"Can’t wait for you to see my [Apple TV] original #UnderratedFilm on July 21 where I take you down memory lane."
MLS nearing Apple’s subscription threshold to share revenue, per report
"MLS sources confirmed the league is nearing Apple’s required subscription threshold that kick-starts an agreement for the company to share subscription revenue with MLS."
Frank Thomas added to Apple’s Friday Night broadcasts
The Big Hurt found a new landing spot.
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."
