Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Nexstar to continue offering Pac-12 sports through 2031
Nexstar Media Group's CW Network will remain a broadcast partner of the Pac 12 through at least the 2030-31 season.
Ampere: Sports rights fees climb to $30.5 billion in 2025
Spending on U.S. sports rights has soared 122 percent over the past decade, fueled by blockbuster rights deals with the NFL and NBA, according to Ampere Analysis.
SNL Kagan: NFL to get $110 billion from TV deals through 2032
The amount is more than double what broadcasters and streaming platforms paid under the prior TV rights agreement.
EDO: Football ads continue to deliver high returns for marketers, TV platforms
The NFL continues to deliver unrivaled value for advertisers, according to the latest installment of EDO's NFL TV Outcomes Report released this week.
Gray Media to use HDR for pre-season football game
Gray Media will deliver the first over-the-air television broadcast produced entirely in native High Dynamic Range (HDR) on Friday when it airs a pre-season football game involving the New York Saints.
ESPN to launch bundle with ESPN Unlimited, NFL RedZone
The bundle will be offered to football fans on September 3 at a price of $40 per month.
Report: Comcast, Netflix in advanced talks for MLB rights
NBC Universal and Netflix are in advanced discussions to bring Major League Baseball to their broadcast and streaming platforms.
Amagi: Live sports continues to generate interest in FAST channels
Premium live sports programming are accelerating the growth and adoption of free streaming channels, according to tech developer Amagi.
ESPN, WWE pact starting early with “Wrestlepalooza” in September
ESPN will become the exclusive U.S. home of WWE Premium Live Events beginning September 20 with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.
Yahoo Sports Network launches through pact with C15 Studio
Yahoo Sports has launched a new free streaming channel through a partnership with C15 Studio, the companies announced this week.
Fubo to distribute DAZN sports in Canada
Fubo and sports streamer DAZN have reached a multi-year agreement to distribute each other's content and channels in Canada.
DAZN tapped Amagi to support FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN selected Amagi to serve as the exclusive live playout partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer tournament, the companies confirmed this week.