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NBC gets nearly 32 million viewers to Olympics on Thursday
The network and Peacock posted a total audience delivery of 31.7 million viewers.
Judge tosses verdict in NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust case
A judge has tossed a $4.7 billion jury award in a closely-watched antitrust case involving the NFL and its "Sunday Ticket" television package.
People are “changing their daily routine” to watch the Olympics, NBC says
Workplace productivity is down as employees adjust their schedules to watch key Olympic competitions daily, one NBC executive said.
SiriusXM launches free music tier to win back customers, boost ad sales
The plan, called SiriusXM Free Access, is available in most vehicles equipped with SiriusXM 360L receivers.
Streaming sports helps fuel sales of Roku devices during Q2
Time spent on Roku devices increased on a year-over basis to 30.1 billion streaming hours, the company affirmed.
Spectrum becomes first official partner of EverPass Media
The deal allows Spectrum Business customers to access the NFL Sunday Ticket, Peacock Sports Pass and Thursday Night Football games.
Venu Sports reveals $43 per month “launch price”
The price falls on the lower end of the $40 to $50 per month estimate offered by analysts and streaming media experts.
Prisoner swap frees Evan Gershkovich from Russian detention
The Wall Street Journal reporter is on his way back home after landing in Ankara on Thursday.
Gray Television launching Palmetto Sports channel in South Carolina
Gray says Palmetto Sports & Entertainment will transmit on five of its South Carolina TV stations, including one that will offer programming on its main signal.
Jamie Gallagher to depart AMC Networks after 16 years
AMC Networks says its long-time general counsel Jamie Gallagher will be leaving the company.
Roku partners with Veltech on new smart TVs in United Kingdom
British streamers who want access to Roku's smart TV platform have a new option thanks to a partnership with Veltech.
Scripps tops list of most-watched NBC affiliates during Summer Olympics
More people are watching the Summer Olympic Games in West Palm Beach than any other market, according to Nielsen data.