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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.
NBA announces 11-year TV deal with NBC, Prime Video, ESPN
The NBA has affirmed its 11-year broadcast deal with Comcast's NBC Sports, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN, starting with the 2025-26 season.
DirecTV pushes back against FCC proposal to ban early termination fees
The satellite TV company warns it might have to charge customers for equipment and installation up front, which could discourage some low-income households from becoming customers.
Major League Baseball brings MLB Network to streaming TV
Major League Baseball is offering direct access to MLB Network over the Internet, without a dedicated cable or satellite subscription.
Fox News asks for debate between Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
Fox News has proposed a mid-September debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
YouTube Q2 advertising revenue misses Wall Street estimates
YouTube earned $8.66 billion in core advertising revenue during, a figure that was higher on a sequential basis but lower than what Wall Street analysts were expecting.
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.