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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video
The WNBA has inked a multi-year national broadcast partnership with Comcast's NBC, Disney's ESPN and Amazon's Prime Video through 2036.
WBD hints at lawsuit after TNT appears to lose NBA games to Amazon
Officials at Warner Bros Discovery say they disagree with a decision by the NBA to reject a counter-bid for basketball games that appear destined for Amazon's Prime Video.
NBC stations, affiliates to benefit from NBA TV deal with Comcast
NBC stations and affiliates will have access to double-header NBA games on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as national games offered by NBC on Sundays.
Comcast’s Xfinity named as official NBA TV service partner
Comcast's Xfinity TV will serve as the official television service of the NBA, starting in 2025, the league announced this week.
Comcast expected to announce NBA deal for NBC “soon,” exec says
A Comcast executive says an announcement is imminent concerning a package of NBA games that will air on NBC over the long-term.
Verizon offers free NFL Sunday Ticket to some phone, Internet customers
The freebie comes with some major strings attached.
New York Post fooled by fake Jimmy Carter death announcement
The New York Post and other news outlets prematurely killed off America's 39th president after being tricked by a fake letter that circulated on social media.
BBC to issue 500 pink slips as deficit projected to grow
The BBC is planning to further reduce its employee headcount as the broadcaster works to address ongoing financial challenges.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to stay at SiriusXM through 2027
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has signed a new employment agreement with SiriusXM that will keep him on satellite radio for a few more years.
Televisa-Univision boosted by stronger ad sales in Q2
An uptick in advertising spend against Vix in the U.S. and linear channels in Mexico helped drive higher revenue to Televisa-Univision during the second quarter of 2024.
Comcast broadband, cable subscriber losses continue in Q2
Comcast continues to see its traditional pay TV and land-based broadband businesses erode in the face of fixed wireless Internet and streaming TV competition.
CBS Sports, Lega Serie A renew TV distribution deal
Most games will stream on Paramount Plus with Showtime, while a few will be offered on CBS and the CBS Sports Network.