Apple, MLS shorten broadcast deal; league due $50 million more after revisions
The more reported changes to this deal, the bigger a win it appears to be for MLS.
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Apple officially announces deal to become U.S. home of F1
“2026 marks a transformative new era for Formula 1."
Apple TV+ to debut iPhone 17 Pro cameras in Tigers-Red Sox broadcast
This marks the first time consumer devices will be used in live pro sports production.
Clayton Kershaw’s final Dodgers home start gets the Apple TV+ treatment
There's no simulcast planned on SportsNet LA despite the historic significance.
Blue Jays could clinch playoff berth on Apple instead of Sportsnet
Sportsnet averaged 1.4 million viewers for the Blue Jays' series against the Orioles last weekend.
‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 filming underway, several original cast members’ return confirmed
“Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team."
Apple is treating live sports as a vanity project
Formula One aiming to continue F1 TV in U.S. alongside Apple deal, per report
The direct-to-consumer streaming service will look to continue airing live races under the new deal.
F1 headed to Apple after ESPN reportedly declines to match
Formula 1 is expected to move from ESPN to Apple, after reports indicate ESPN won’t match Apple’s $150 million-per-year streaming offer.
Apple’s F1 bid reportedly between $150m and $200m
The price is "far beyond" what ESPN can afford, per Puck's Dylan Byers.
Apple submits bid for F1 media rights in United States
ESPN and others remain in the mix.
UConn women’s basketball dynasty to be featured in new Apple TV+ docuseries
Apple TV+ is producing a docuseries on UConn women’s basketball’s historic 2024-25 championship and Geno Auriemma’s legacy.
MLS teams find unique way to put games on linear TV amid Apple deal
FC Dallas is the second MLS side to strike a tape-delay deal with a local broadcaster.
Apple TV didn’t know who Andrew McCutchen was during Pirates game
"...did apple tv really think this was Andrew McCutchen?"
Wayne Randazzo pays homage to Gary Cohen with Juan Soto home run call
"Threw in an outta here for Gare."
What do MLS’s international TV deals signal about Apple deal?
Apple, MLB announce ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule through June
"We’re excited to offer an amazing lineup of games with no blackouts, available across more devices than ever before.”
Taylor Twellman: Apple listens to MLS fans better than television networks
"The one thing that's very interesting to me is that Apple really does listen to the constructive criticism."
In big win for MLS fans, Apple TV launches on Android
The app is now available for download on the Google Play Store.
Vernon Davis, Omar Bolden to star in mockumentary on podcasting
In 2024, everyone is willing to admit just how ridiculous it is that every person with a couple hours of free time each week has a podcast.
Tricia Whitaker announces departure from Rays TV broadcast team
"I have some very happy life changes happening which means I won’t be back with the Rays next season."
MLS reportedly investigating Apple match analyst Taylor Twellman over altercation with production assistant
Twellman was removed from a first-round playoff game between Miami and Atlanta but is scheduled to call his next match for the streamer on Nov. 23.
MLS really wants you to watch Messi’s playoff debut
The game will be everywhere...except linear television.
Apple TV to produce Yankees-Dodgers World Series docuseries
Apple TV+ continues to emphasize its sports content strategy.
WBD executive: Apple wants more ‘Ted Lasso’
"I think Jason Sudeikis is open to the idea, but I think he wants to have the right idea."
