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Netflix

Netflix (still) won’t pursue live sports rights, focusing on ‘sports adjacent’ programming

Stop the presses: Netflix doesn't want live sports.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 20, 2023 0
Amazon

Pac-12 insiders paint relatively positive picture regarding upcoming media deal

"We have better schools, better markets, and better ratings [than the Big 12].”

By Sean Keeley OnMar 4, 2023 6
Gambling

FanDuel TV looks to add further live rights of ‘under-loved sports’

"Integration of that live data into our broadcast with visualization attached to it is very important to us. It’s definitely our secret sauce and how we differentiate ourselves from general sports networks."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 18, 2022 1

ESPN

With Fox reaching an extension with the Big Ten, what happens now for ESPN and other possible rights suitors?

Disney

ESPN programming president Burke Magnus discusses SEC deal & looming Big Ten & NBA rights negotiations

"I don't think I'm breaking any news here to suggest that [the Big Ten is] really important to our overall college football and college sports business."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 5, 2022 2
Meadowlark Media

John Skipper: ‘[ESPN] should never have let the Big Ten Network happen’

"Jim Delany had the smart idea to launch a network with FOX and that also was good business, even though it had a rough start.”

By Sean Keeley OnDec 10, 2021 8
ESPN

MLB reportedly expecting reduced TV rights fees from upcoming ESPN deal

The new deal could reportedly net MLB less money, but also open up new opportunities.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 10, 2021 9
NFL

Appeals court overturning Sunday Ticket lawsuit dismissal could eventually lead to NFL broadcast changes

The panel noted the NFL's antitrust broadcast exemption doesn't apply to deals with pay-TV outlets like DirecTV.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 15, 2019 0
CBS

NFL considering “shaking up” Sunday afternoon broadcasts, which could include ending NFC and AFC-focused packages

According to a Variety report, there have been some talks between the NFL, CBS and Fox about changing Sunday afternoon packages, which might include removing the packages' conference affiliations.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 7, 2019 21
ESPN

After axing Baseball Tonight as a daily show in 2017, ESPN looks to bring back an in-house daily baseball show, pursue a playoff...

ESPN may be boosting its emphasis on baseball.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 2, 2018 15
ESPN

Burke Magnus’ NHL comments are just the latest example of ESPN changing its tune on the league

"It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in our staff meeting town halls: When are we going to get back into hockey?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 31, 2018 12
International

The EU investigation of TV rights has expanded beyond Fox and Ziggo to IMG and MP & Silva

This is part of a larger probe into national restrictions on sports broadcasts in the EU, and could have implications for some major companies.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 26, 2018 2
Fox

Murdochs on Fox $3 billion Thursday Night Football deal: “Live sport has never been more important than it is today”

Can Fox justify the expensive pricetag?

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 9, 2018 4
NBC

NBC’s surprise 2011 winning Olympic bid was a landmark fork in the road for all sports networks

The sports media world could look very different today if Fox or ESPN had won Olympic rights back in the 2011 bids.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 7, 2018 18
Local Networks

Root Sports to be the home of the Las Vegas Golden Knights

All 82 regular season games will air on Root Sports

By Ken Fang OnMay 23, 2017 2
NBA

NBA 2K eSports league latest sign of changing times for broadcast TV

Deals like the NBA's esports league will continue as sports leagues and conferences continue to consolidate content ownership.

By John Cassillo OnMay 6, 2017 2
CBS

CBS Radio to merge with Entercom and the new company will own rights to several pro teams

The new Entercom will own the rights to 45 sports teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Golden State Warriors, New England Patriots, and New York Yankees.

By Ken Fang OnFeb 5, 2017 6
2016

DirecTV-owned company with Fox ties strikes $113 million deal with DoJ over FIFA bribes

The FIFA corruption scandal involves not just executives, but also media companies, and some with major ties to...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 13, 2016 1

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