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SiriusXM sports programming executive to leave company
A SiriusXM executive in charge of sports programming is leaving the company after nearly two decades.
Nuvyyo still committed to ATSC 3.0 version of Tablo
Nuvyyo is still developing a Tablo device that is capable of receiving ATSC 3.0 signals, a spokesperson confirmed.
Family sues iHeartMedia over TV news helicopter crash
The family of a North Carolina TV meteorologist killed in a helicopter crash last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against iHeartMedia.
Feds move to protect Roku’s $487 million in SVB
Cash deposited by Roku with Silicon Valley Bank will be protected thanks to action by the U.S. federal government over the weekend.
Dish hit with $469 million judgment in patent dispute
Dish Network has been ordered to pay $469 million to a technology company that patented a technique to filter certain materials from streaming video services.
YouTube TV inks deal for Nexstar CW stations
YouTube TV and Nexstar Media Group have signed a deal to bring five dozen CW Network stations to the streaming service.
CBS channels could return to Fubo TV under new deal
The CBS affiliate board has signaled a willingness to make a deal that could restore stations to Fubo TV and keep them on other services.
Cheapest way to stream NCAA March Madness on Roku
The most-exciting tournament in college sports will start this week.
Streaming TV schedule for 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament
Stream every 2023 NCAA March Madness men's college basketball tournament game on CBS/Paramount Plus, TBS, TNT and Tru TV.
NCAA March Madness tournament to be widely streamed
Some of the NCAA March Madness tournament will be free on CBS; others will require access to a pay TV streaming subscription like Sling TV.
WBD scraps plans for new app, will rebrand HBO Max instead
"Max" will simply replace the existing HBO Max app, possibly as soon as late May, according to a source.
Disney CEO says evaluating long-term business for Hulu
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the economics of streaming products are "tricky," and the company is evaluating whether acquiring all of Hulu makes sense.