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Multiple streaming services appear on a Roku TV, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, Max, Tubi, YouTube, and Apple TV

New study shows sports viewers adopting streaming at high rate

Nine in 10 sports fans report using streaming to view games.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 3, 2025 0
[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 24, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chelsea FC midfielder Dario Essugo (14) in action with Esperance Sportive De Tunisie midfielder Onuche Ogbelu (14) during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Susana Vera-Reuters via Imagn Images

DAZN CRO Walker Jacobs discusses FIFA Club World Cup

"Making the tournament free was a deliberate move to lower the barrier of entry and introduce new audiences to DAZN."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 26, 2025 0
A Two Circles image. (Two Circles.)

International

Two Circles’ Sam Yardley talks work as ‘agent of change’ for NFL+, UEFA, Grand Slam Track broadcasting

The cover slide from a Nielsen report on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander consumers.

Nielsen: Asian American audiences helping to drive sports viewing and streaming

A Nielsen report found Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander consumers are 33% more likely than the general public to subscribe to sports-specific streaming services.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 23, 2025 0
One of the many random black screen cuts experienced on Rockies TV during Friday's season opener against the Rays. Photo Credit: Rockies.TV

Rockies TV experienced multiple random black screen cuts

"It's brutal!"

By Michael Dixon OnMar 28, 2025 0
A MLB.TV network error image on March 27, 2025.

MLB.tv crashes on Opening Day, subscribers outraged

"We pay $150 to get a non-functional @MLBTV app on #OpeningDay, and they wonder why baseball isn't the 'national pastime' anymore."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 27, 2025 0
LAFC players celebrate winning the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.

CBS Sports adds the U.S. Open Cup to its streaming soccer lineup

CBS Sports will broadcast the third round and beyond of the U.S. Open Cup in 2025 and 2026, primarily on Paramount+.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 26, 2025 0
Pete Distad

Ex-Venu Sports CEO Pete Distad will head Fox’s over-the-top streaming service

Distad will now run Fox's upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming product, which is expected to cover news, sports, and entertainment.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 2, 2025 0
A graphic with various devices you can watch local MLB games on in 2025. (Liam McGuire graphic.)

Local Networks

How to watch your favorite MLB team’s games in 2025

Peacock

Peacock blasted for feed crash around late Liverpool goals

The two stoppage-time goals in Liverpool-Brentford Saturday weren't seen by many watching on Peacock.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 18, 2025 0
Netflix claimed that over 200 countries streamed the Chiefs vs. Steelers game. The UN recognizes only 195 countries. Photo Credit: Ty Wright/Eagle Gazette/USA TODAY NETWORK

Delving into Netflix’s claim that ‘over 200 countries’ watched Chiefs vs. Steelers on Christmas

An impressive number -- but was it possible?

By Michael Dixon OnDec 25, 2024 0
Multiple streaming services appear on a Roku TV, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, Max, Tubi, YouTube, and Apple TV

Streamers are holding crazy Cyber Monday sales to attract customers

While executives love to talk about churn reduction in a more mature market for streaming services, market share is still top-of-mind.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 2, 2024 0
There was no denying it. Netflix's stream of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight was bad. And bigger problems may await with bigger streams. Photo Credit: Michael Dixon

Netflix doesn’t make weight for stream of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight

"Netflix is finding out in real time how hard it is to produce live TV."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 15, 2024 0
A past Bally Sports graphic on technical difficulties.

Under-fire Bally Sports sees repeated app crashes across several markets

Users across multiple markets flooded the @BallySportsHelps account's mentions, and they didn't have much help to offer.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 17, 2024 2
Amazon and Bally Sports logos

Amazon could reportedly stream Diamond/Bally’s RSN games non-exclusively

Despite Amazon reportedly exiting a Bally Sports deal last week, they still might wind up streaming those games.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 5, 2024 2
A graphic for the Roku NFL Zone.

NFL Zone returns to Roku with new features, including highlights for every game

The NFL Zone on Roku is back, and is adding more content, including highlights for every game.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 5, 2024 2
NESN 360 showing an old game Sunday.

NESN 360 kept jumping to an old game during Sunday’s Red Sox-Orioles clash

Sunday's Red Sox-Orioles broadcast on NESN 360 kept jumping back to Friday's game feed.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 18, 2024 0
A graphic for the upcoming Roku Sports Channel.

Roku Sports Channel set for launch Monday

"Sports is one of our most popular channel genres on The Roku Channel, which makes us so excited to make it even easier for audiences to jump into Roku’s standout programming."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 7, 2024 0
A graphic for “Good Morning Football: Overtime.” (Roku.)

League Networks

Roku’s Drew Adams talks unique opportunity with ‘Good Morning Football: Overtime’

A pricing announcement for Venu Sports.

Venu Sports, the joint ESPN/Fox/WBD streaming venture, announces launch pricing below many projections

Venu Sports will be available for $42.99 a month at launch, and those who sign up then will get that price for at least 12 months.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 1, 2024 4
A graphic for the Roku NBC Olympic Zone.

Roku’s Drew Adams talks ‘awesome single point of discovery’ of NBC Olympic Zone

"The hope is they come and they say, 'Hey, this was great, it made my streaming a lot easier, there's value in this.'"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 29, 2024 0
Dan Le Batard discusses the impact of streaming on sports fans.

Dan Le Batard: Streaming is ‘really hurting sports fans’

"This is going to get so much more expensive than cable."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 9, 2024 5
Disney WBD

Disney, WBD team for new streaming bundle launching this summer

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a new streaming bundle this summer.

By Chris Novak OnMay 8, 2024 0
Peacock

Peacock subscription prices will increase

Peacock will increase subscription prices by $2 ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

By Chris Novak OnApr 30, 2024 0
An image from the World Surf League Longboard Classic.

Exclusive: World Surf League expands Caffeine partnership to include three further circuits

2024 WSL action on Caffeine starts Saturday with the Challenger Series.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 25, 2024 0

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