Prime Video VP Jay Marine lays out exactly why Amazon wants NBA rights
"For Amazon specifically, what fits is it is one of the biggest leagues in the world and people care about it."
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CFL world goes wild over May news Grey Cup will be on free streaming only in the U.S.
The Grey Cup was announced as being part of the free U.S. streaming CFL+ package in May. But that got termed a "Friday news dump" this week.
Peacock adds four million paid subscriptions, up to 28 million
Peacock subscriptions surged heading into football season.
Peacock’s Premier League, Ryder Cup coverage hit with technical issues
Peacock was hit with multiple technical issues that streamers were unsatisfied with during coverage of the Premier League and Ryder Cup.
Utah Jazz launch Jazz+ streaming service, offering single games for $5 in-market
Jazz+, the Utah Jazz's new direct-to-consumer offering, has launched.
WBD’s Max looks to stream TBS/TNT sports in current plans this fall, then boost price
"We have a very comprehensive strategic attack plan on sports."
CBS’ Sean McManus and VAB’s Sean Cunningham blast proposed Amazon measurement changes
"Anything that is not impartial and unbiased is unacceptable to us. I must say that we think it's extremely odd and unfortunate that different rules are suddenly applying to one platform."
‘Ballers’ Netflix pickup saw almost as much viewing in a week as in 2.5 months on Max
Being available on Netflix as well as Max was a huge boost for Ballers, and it shows how important Netflix can be for sports and sports-adjacent content.
What does the future hold for the next 10 years of Fox Sports and FS1?
Telemundo to launch a new FAST streaming sports channel
The new channel will feature long-form feature stories and other content on the Women's World Cup.
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.
Free CFL+ U.S./world streaming service announced, but for only non-CBSSN games, and only desktop and mobile devices
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.
Peacock streaming all Summer Olympics events live
Peacock will be streaming all live events at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The Big Ten Network quashed a Maryland direct-to-consumer streaming service
It did not take long for the Big Ten Network to dump cold water on Maryland's attempt to launch a streaming service.
Jimmy Pitaro says ESPN will go direct-to-consumer “when it makes sense for our business and for our bottom line”
An ESPN direct to consumer service isn't here yet, but we're still talking about "when" rather than "if."
Diamond Sports attorney claims lack of MLB streaming rights pushed bankruptcy filing
Clearly, this is all MLB's fault for not helping prop up Bally Sports+.
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.
