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DirecTV exec accuses programmers of ‘posturing’ as Disney blackout looms
Exclusive: DirecTV's Chief Programming Officer Rob Thun said the development of Venu Sports proves broadcasters are ready to embrace genre-based channel bundles, and they should afford that opportunity to other distributors, too.
Scripps Sports to debut Big Sky Conference football recap show
"This Week in Big Sky Football" will air on some Scripps-owned stations and stream via YouTube.
Sports fans open to streaming, but still favor broadcast TV
Sports fans say broadcast TV networks typically do a better job producing and distributing sports coverage, though they're increasingly excited about the prospect of streaming video platforms.
CNN to air interview with Kamala Harris, Tim Walz on Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will participate in a sit-down interview with CNN's Dana Bash on Thursday.
Vietnam-based movie piracy operation Fmovies shuts down
It was one of the world's most-popular online portals for illegal access to films and TV shows, according to an industry trade group.
Report: The Trade Desk developing a streaming TV operating system
The Trade Desk has been quietly developing its own streaming TV operating system to compete against Roku and Amazon’s Fire TV.
Gotham Sports App to launch with MSG Networks, Yes Network
The joint venture launched by MSG Networks and the YES Network earlier this year is debuting a new app that will unify the standalone streaming products of both media operations.
ESPN moves forward with aggregate sports discovery feature
"Where to Watch" informs fans of the channels and services where their favorite teams or events are offered.
Fox News tops August ratings among cable news networks
FOX News Channel (FNC) finished the month of August as the most watched network in all of cable, according to Nielsen ratings.
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Fox News Media (press release)
George Kittle ditches trademark locks for DirecTV
As part of an ongoing promotion, fans have the opportunity to win a custom-made football helmet signed by the 49ers tight end.
NFL owners approve plan to bring private equity into ownership mix
The plan stands to benefit most NFL teams, which can sell as much as 10 percent ownership to pre-approved private equity firms.
Anaheim Ducks to distribute games on free broadcast, streaming TV
The Anaheim Ducks are leaving Bally Sports West and will offer their regular-season games through free broadcast and streaming TV in Los Angeles.