We can see the beginning of the end for the DirecTV satellite service
DirecTV’s last satellite was launched last month and older satellites won’t be replaced
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Five things that could have been done to improve The Match
Removing the announcers, changing the rules, and modifying the format could have dramatically improved this event.
Turner reportedly sets Tiger-Phil PPV price at $25, David Levy says The Match shows AT&T/Warner Media’s combined strength
That's a pretty low price by PPV standards, which might reflect some of the challenges The Match faces.
Turner Sports to produce $9 million Tiger Woods v. Phil Mickelson 18-hole golf clash, available as a PPV on B/R Live and AT&T/DirecTV
This definitely shows the advantages of media scale.
Larry Scott says Pac-12 Networks have no DirecTV progress, AT&T U-Verse might drop them. Should they try part of the “Ballers” plan?
The Pac-12 Networks' carriage issues might get even worse if AT&T U-Verse drops them.
AT&T reports DirecTV lost more satellite subscribers in Q2, though DirecTV Now continues to grow
DirecTV Now's subscriber base is nearing 2 million, but that's not enough to offset revenue losses from traditional customers.
Justice Department appeals their loss in AT&T – Time Warner merger case
This appeal could potentially undo the AT&T - Time Warner merger, and could affect other sports media moves.
Disney could sell off RSNs piecemeal, Comcast, AT&T, Charter, Endeavor and CAA floated as possible buyers
If Disney sells the Fox RSNs separately, that might get even more players involved in the bidding.
AT&T reportedly hopes to acquire more sports rights, could make play for Chicago Cubs package
AT&T's merger with Time Warner gives it a robust portfolio of sports rights. Now it sounds as though it could be looking to add.
If the Chernin Group sells their interest in Otter Media to AT&T, will they focus more on expanding Barstool?
Barstool Sports parent Chernin Group is reportedly close to selling its half of Otter Media, which could lead to them investing more time and resources in the plans to expand Barstool's operations.
AT&T’s “very, very, skinny” sports-free streaming service launches this week
If this takes off, it could potentially affect sports rates going forward.
Comcast ignites Fox bidding war against Disney with $65 billion offer, tries to downplay antitrust concerns
Will Fox go for Comcast's higher bid, and their argument that antitrust regulators won't be too worried by it?
Three key potential sports implications from judge clearing AT&T’s bid for Time Warner
The deal was approved without conditions, and could have big impacts on Turner, Disney, Fox and Comcast.
AT&T reportedly paid Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s company $200,000 for “insights” during Time Warner merger evaluation
While their merger with Time Warner was being considered by the federal government, AT&T appears to have paid $200,000 to President Trump's personal lawyer for "insights into the new administration."
Dan Patrick to replace Joe Buck on DirecTV interview show ‘Undeniable’
Buck had hosted the show since it debuted in 2015.
