Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Gracenote expands On Sports metadata solution to include shoulder programming
The updates cover 160-plus leagues globally and unify live games with related sports content in integrated discovery hubs.
Disney pulls plug on ESPN 3, shifts content to ESPN Unlimited
Disney has shut down ESPN 3 as it shifts its distribution strategy toward ESPN Unlimited, which carries all programming from ESPN’s cable networks and ESPN Plus.
Prime Video sets Thursday Night Football record with Lions-Cowboys game
Amazon set a viewership record for its Thursday Night Football telecast between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, which drew nearly 20 million sports fans.
Paramount Plus to stream UEFA Champions League games in U.K., Ireland
Paramount Global has secured the exclusive streaming rights to UEFA Champions League games offered in the United Kingdom, starting with the 2027 season.
Antenna: Fox One subscriptions surpass 2 million in October
The number of streamers watching content on Fox One surpassed 2 million subscribers since its mid-August launch.
Sling offers $1 Day Pass to ESPN after courtroom win against Disney
On Tuesday, a federal judge denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction, which would have forced Sling to stop offering the Day Pass while the lawsuit played out.
Nielsen: Sports creates parity between traditional, streaming TV in October
NFL games and other sports helped lift broadcast TV's share of viewership during the measurement month of October, according to Nielsen.
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Apple to stop charging separate subscription for MLS Season Pass
Apple will stop charging a separate fee for Major League Soccer games next year, according to a report.
NBC to relaunch cable network NBCSN on Monday
The new channel, available first to YouTube TV customers, will simulcast live games from Peacock and features like Gold Zone from the Olympics.
Nielsen data reveals “Monday Night Football” audience drop during YouTube TV dispute
The Monday evening football program lost 1.2 million viewers during the first week of Disney's dispute with YouTube TV, the Nielsen data showed.
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Versant unveils brand identity refresh for USA Sports
USA Sports will exist as the flagship brand for live sports programming across Comcast's cable networks that are being separated into Versant.
Parks: Streamers gravitating toward live sports services
More than one-third of streaming households are paying for a sports-specific app to stay on top of their favorite teams or games.
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