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Denver Nuggets

Nuggets, Avalanche strike over-the-air deal, will also launch Altitude+ streaming option

The Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche will be easier for many to watch this season.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 27, 2024 3
Wondery sports podcasts

Prime Video adding three Wondery Sports podcasts

Wondery podcasts hosted by Trey Wingo, Michelle Beadle, and Shea Serrano will also be distributed on Prime Video.

By Joe Lucia OnMar 18, 2024 0
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Former WWE superstars Phil Brooks aka CM Punk and April Mendez-Brooks aka AJ Lee attend the Chad Mendes (not pictured) and Conor McGregor (not pictured) interim featherweight title bout during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor won via second round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Michelle Beadle explains why she’s no longer friends with CM Punk

"It all came down to the word f*** face."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 1, 2023 1
ESPN

ESPN expected to launch full direct-to-consumer offering in 2025 or 2026

Consumers could perhaps buy access to ESPN's main linear feed over the top as early as 2025.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 22, 2023 1
A look at Digital Center 2 on the ESPN Bristol, CT campus in June 2020. (Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images)

ESPN actively planning to offer linear feed directly to consumers, has deals with two leagues

As per a Wall Street Journal report, ESPN is striking deals so they can offer a direct-to-consumer version of their linear network, and two leagues are already on board.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 18, 2023 0
A Bally Sports Plus launch date graphic.

NBA renewed streaming deal with Diamond Sports pre-bankruptcy, but will have a new decision point soon

Diamond met the 13 conditions required by the NBA when this deal was renewed, but will breach one if they file for bankruptcy in March as expected, leaving the league with a decision.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 17, 2023 1
Jimmy Pitaro in 2018

Jimmy Pitaro calls ESPN+ “the centerpiece” and “the jewel,” says “We’re going to keep acquiring more rights for ESPN+”

"ESPN+ is the centerpiece. It is the jewel. ...That exclusivity really helps drive audience. As we move forward we are going to keep acquiring more rights for ESPN+."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 3, 2022 0
Bally Sports

Two distributor execs tell SBJ they haven’t approved Sinclair’s Bally Sports direct-to-consumer plans, contrary to Chris Ripley’s claims

Executives from two distributors told Sports Business Journal's John Ourand they haven't had meaningful contact with Sinclair about this planned over-the-top RSN offering, and they might pull or not renew the Bally Sports RSNs if Sinclair goes ahead.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 21, 2021 0
The MLB logo.

MLB’s Chris Marinak says they’re working with RSNs to provide over-the-top offerings, which would mark a huge change

"What we’re trying to do now is work with those RSNs to figure out what type of structure would make sense for an over-the-top product that may not require authentication."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 20, 2021 0
The Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu bundle.

Disney+ has 28.6 million paid subscribers, ESPN+ is up to 7.6 million, and Disney’s making $787 million/month in streaming revenue

The launch of Disney+ has boosted ESPN+ significantly, with a lot of people adding ESPN+ thanks to the bundle with Disney+ and Hulu.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 4, 2020 1
FloBikes

FloSports’ 2020 FloBikes schedule includes exclusive Tour de France rights in Canada, the first time that event has been a digital exclusive

Streaming company FloSports picked up another $47 million in Series C funding last June and has struck deals...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 21, 2020 0

Apple reportedly held talks with Pac-12 over content for Apple TV+

The Pac-12 talks apparently didn't go anywhere, but Apple's willingness to consider sports is potentially big news.

By Jay Rigdon OnDec 19, 2019 4
A NBA League Pass error message Wednesday, Dec. 11.

NBA League Pass experienced notable outages and issues for more than an hour Wednesday

League Pass issues and errors were widely reported across the U.S. Wednesday evening.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 11, 2019 1

NBA now offering NBA TV as a standalone subscription option

It's going to cost $7 a month or $59.99 annually, which feels a bit steep, all things considered.

By Jay Rigdon OnOct 17, 2019 2
NASCAR's April 2018 Talladega race.

NASCAR is contemplating launching an OTT streaming service without live national races, an idea with big challenges

The NASCAR media rights for the top three national circuits are locked up through 2024, but they might launch a OTT service anyway.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 19, 2018 5
TSN Direct

Bell launches TSN Direct, meaning both Canadian sports networks now have full OTT options, unlike U.S. networks

Following Rogers' March 2016 Sportsnet Now launch, Bell is now offering full over-the-top access to TSN for $24.99 Canadian a month.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 7, 2018 1
The 2017 Conference USA championship saw North Texas against FAU.

ESPN is back in the Conference USA game, signing multi-year deal for 175-plus events annually on ESPN+ and ESPN3

Over 100 CUSA games are heading to ESPN+, including 32 football games.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 7, 2018 3
The CFL's 2017 Grey Cup.

U.S. fans with cable will have to pay $5/month more to watch the 68 CFL games on ESPN+, but there are still 22...

22 CFL games this year will be shown on ESPN's linear networks, including the playoffs and the Grey Cup. 68 more (counting four preseason games) that were previously on ESPN3 (free with authentication) will now be on over-the-top service ESPN+.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 24, 2018 12

PGA Tour partners with streaming company to launch over-the-top video channel

The platform will be available on smart TV devices.

By Alex Putterman OnMar 20, 2018 0
21st Century Fox's headquarters in New York.

Fox’s network chief hints that cord cutting may be stalling, thanks to OTT bundles like Hulu

Fox network chief says Hulu is growing faster than Netflix.

By Ken Fang OnFeb 13, 2018 15

Could sports-free over-the-top service Philo end up proving that sports are necessary to succeed in streaming?

Non-sports fans could find Philo appealing, but what if more consumers want sports?

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 14, 2017 0
MLB.tv

MLB.TV is the only sports service in the top 10 for over-the-top subscriptions

MLB.TV ranks behind Netflix, Amazon and Hulu

By Ken Fang OnNov 13, 2017 6
21st Century Fox's headquarters in New York.

Potential Disney purchase of 21st Century Fox could have major ramifications for sports world

Fox selling entertainment properties to Disney to focus on news and sports could have big implications for both companies.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 6, 2017 5

NBC Sports Regional Networks’ first OTT streaming product is 15 Blazers’ games for $34.99

This could be an option for those who have Dish or DirecTV and can't get NBC Sports Northwest.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 2, 2017 4

Turner launching new stand-alone sports streaming service in 2018

The over-the-top service will be built around UEFA Champions League and Europa League coverage.

By Ian Casselberry OnAug 17, 2017 10

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