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Regional Fox Sports networks probably aren’t coming back to Dish anytime soon
Dish's chairman said the company was able to save money by dropping 16 Fox-branded RSNs last year.
Dish chairman: Merger with DirecTV “probably inevitable”
Dish Network's chairman said it's likely inevitable that his company and AT&T's DirecTV would merge in the future.
Dish-owned Sling TV loses subscribers for first time
Dish Network turned a profit last quarter despite losing subscribers of both its traditional satellite TV and online-only Sling TV services.
Pluto TV adds three new streaming channels
Streaming service Pluto TV has rolled out three new channels, increasing a new international sports network.
Amazon makes huge play to replace traditional cable box
A move made quietly by Amazon on Monday could solidify it as a major player in the traditional cable TV landscape.
Cubs broadcaster Marquee Sports inks deal with Hulu
Marquee Sports Network, the new broadcast home of Chicago Cubs games, has inked a deal with its first over-the-top streaming TV provider.
Roku latest report says company has nearly 40 million users
Nearly 40 million households are using Roku devices, making it the second-most popular streaming TV device for binge-watchers and cord-cutters alike.
Plugin issue causing WordPress websites to reset
A bug in a WordPress plugin has opened the door for malicious actors to wipe the contents of an entire website or blog.
Redbox Free Live TV enters crowded market with same content
There's nothing really special about the content on Redbox Free Live TV — it's the same content you'll find elsewhere, except it's offered by Redbox.
Deltatre nearing deal to provide tech to Sinclair for sports, report says
Deltatre is nearing a deal to provide support to Sinclair Broadcasting Group for 21 regional sports networks acquired from Disney last year.
Man exonerated over columnist’s killing freed from prison after 15 years
A man convicted in 2005 of killing a newspaper columnist walked out of state prison a free man after DNA evidence exonerated him.
Exclusive: Media contradicts narrative offered by prosecutors in Lyra McKee shooting
Videos and early media reports strongly claim it was a "baby-faced" 18-year-old, not 52-year-old Paul McIntyre, who fired the fatal bullet.