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Live telecast of Mexico-England game draws record audience to BBC
The match drew the largest audience during late night fringe hours in the BBC's broadcast history.
RATINGS
Viewpoint: How Trump’s call to FIFA tested the limits of rules‑based order
FIFA maintains a broader non-interference principle, which is meant to shield national federations and disciplinary decisions from outside political pressure. So, what happened?
By:
Taylor McKee
OPINION
Sports on ITV will remain free, Sky CEO pledges
Sky and ITV will look at opportunities for synergy in sports broadcasting, but protected sport rights will remain on ITV's free-to-air television channels.
Amazon pact with NBA lifts global viewership of basketball games
Amazon's telecast of regular season NBA games through Prime Video is lifting global interest in the sport, according to fresh data released this week.
DATA
Fubo rolls out price increase on NBC-inclusive plans after new carriage deal
The adjusted price accounts for a $11 discount the company rolled out during the NBC dispute, plus a modest bump to account for its new carriage deal.
Sky Deutschland to simulcast NFL RedZone on new Sky Sport NFL channel
The deal will allow the new channel to offer NFL programming from American networks, including ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and Prime Video.
Wimbledon to serve as further test case for low-latency BBC iPlayer
The tournament will allow the BBC to obtain much-needed data across tens of thousands of devices when viewers are watching the same event at once.
ESPN: Linda Cohn, longest-serving “SportsCenter” anchor, to retire
Cohn will make her final appearances on “SportsCenter” on June 26; her official retirement date is June 30.
Bango study: Sports fans want bundled options to stay on top of games
The report highlights shifting behavior, including greater reliance on highlights and social media, rising piracy concerns and increased demand for bundled solutions.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Fox, Telemundo see ratings gold during opening matches of FIFA World Cup tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a record-setting start in the United States, with Fox Sports and Telemundo noting historic audiences during opening matches.
Swerve TV added to Fubo, Plex, Amazon’s Fire TV Channel
The new distribution agreement adds to a growing roster of FAST platforms where the women's sports-focused channel is available.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Here are the cheapest ways to stream all 2026 FIFA World Cup games without cable
Many World Cup matches will air for free on Fox this year, but others will require some kind of pay TV subscription.