Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
DirecTV partners with Learfield on college football marketing initiatives
Six schools will be part of the agreement, including Ohio State University and the University of Texas.
Fox executive: More Fox One streaming bundles in the works
Fox Streaming CEO Pete Distad said the company is interested in pairing Fox One with more streaming apps, as it will with ESPN Unlimited in October.
C15 Studio launches MotoGP channel on streaming platforms
C15 Studio has launched a new FAST channel dedicated to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the company announced this week.
Sky Sports to offer multiview during Sunday soccer matches
Sky Sports will air more than 215 Premier League matches this season and launch a multiview feature covering key moments from every game.
Sling TV tries to court sports pirates with $5 day pass
Sling TV is hoping to win over sports fans with a new low-cost offering that unlocks access to ESPN and a few other sports channels for a short period of time.
Paramount inks seven-year deal with UFC parent TKO Group
Starting next year, Paramount Plus becomes the exclusive home of UFC competitions; some events will simulcast on CBS.
Fubo moving forward with sports-only plan, may integrate Hulu channels
A new skinny package called "Fubo Sports" is launching in the coming weeks; the company is looking at various ways to integrate Hulu with Live TV into its core app.
Fubo revenue tops guidance, but subscriber declines persist during Q2
The sports-heavy streaming service narrowed its loss to $8.0 million during the three-month period that ended in June.
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Scripps posts lower ad revenue during Q2, sports helped stymie the bleeding
Scripps reported a Q2 2025 net loss of $51.7 million as total revenue fell nearly 6 percent on account of lower core and political advertising revenue.
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Disney to launch ESPN Unlimited on August 21
The streaming plan unlocks access to ESPN's multiplex of cable networks and live sports programming from ABC for $30 per month.
Streaming, theme parks boost Disney’s fiscal Q3 earnings to $23.65 billion
Streaming turned profitable during Q3, with Disney Plus and Hulu reaching 183 million subs and streaming-related income rising to $346 million.
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Tennis Channel renews media deal with International Tennis Federation
The Tennis Channel has renewed its long-standing partnership with the International Tennis Federation for exclusive U.S. media rights to several high-profile tennis tournaments.