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News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Sky Sports expands low-latency technology to all channels
Comcast first introduced its Real Time low-latency feeds over the summer during the World Cup; now, the tech is expanding to all Sky Sports-branded channels.
Versant’s Fandango, Transmit partner on live sports advertising
The partnership allows advertisers to sponsor key moments during live matches without adding traditional commercial breaks.
NBA to stream 475 G League games free this season
Games not carried by national broadcast partners will be available free without an NBA League Pass subscription or NBA ID.
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Texas high school football championships to air on Nexstar stations
The University Interscholastic League championships will take place December 16-19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Ernie Johnson to leave “Inside the NBA” after 37 seasons
Johnson said his decision was influenced by the demands of preparing for the show and a desire to spend more time with his family following heart problems.
Bowling TV launches on Roku, Vizio free streaming platforms
The added distribution comes as the FAST channel adds a new weekly competition series called "Beat the Champ."
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DIRECTV reaches DAZN agreement for local NBA games in five markets
The deal covers local games from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs.
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Griffin Media to bring Oklahoma City Thunder games to free broadcast TV
Griffin Media has signed a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team to move nearly 70 regular-season, locally-televised games to free broadcast TV this season.
DIRECTV inks distribution deals with NHL teams for new channels
A new deal allows DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms to offer local games from hockey teams in Minnesota, Columbus, St. Louis and the Carolinas.
Fubo inks deal with broadcasters to add more basketball games
Fubo now offers most local and nationally-televised games from NBA teams across the country after inking distribution deals with more local broadcasters.
DIRECTV to offer “Sports Equinox” multiview, launches sweepstakes with DraftKings
DIRECTV is offering a promotion on its Sports Pack and will launch a curated multiview experience featuring baseball, basketball, hockey and football games later this month.
Sinclair inks deal to bring Spurs games to CW Network affiliate
Nearly two dozen games will air on KMYS during the season, part of a broader deal between Sinclair and the San Antonio Spurs.