Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Report: ESPN reaches deal to acquire NFL Network, NFL Redzone
The National Football League has inked an agreement to sell NFL Media, NFL RedZone and NFL Network to ESPN, according to a report.
NESN to use all-female broadcast team for Red Sox game on Tuesday
NESN will air the first complete Boston Red Sox game in franchise history to feature an all-female broadcast booth during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals.
La Liga streaming piracy cartel busted in Argentina
An action coordinated by La Liga and an anti-piracy group resulted in several raids and arrests linked to online streaming piracy in Argentina.
Parks: Sports fans paying big to stream live events on TV
Sports fans are spending big to stay on top of live events through a mixture of broadcast, cable and streaming TV, according to a new report from Parks Associates.
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Report: Comcast weighs launching national sports network
The channel would simulcast live events from streaming platform Peacock and be offered through specialty cable and satellite tiers.
Report: ESPN nears deal to acquire parent of NFL Network, NFL RedZone
ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL Media, including NFL Network and Red Zone, according to a report.
Professional Bull Riding events coming to Nexstar’s CW Network
The CW will air Saturday and Sunday events; the network adds to a growing roster of PBR rights holders on broadcast and streaming TV.
Spectrum Business brings EverPass to Xumo Stream Box
Bars, restaurants, hotels and other public venues can lease a Xumo Stream Box for Business at a cost of $5 per month.
Swerve Sports, dedicated to women’s sports, launches on free streaming platforms
Swerve TV has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel focused exclusively on women’s sports.
Flora Kelly promoted to SVP, Research at ESPN
ESPN has promoted Flora Kelly to Senior Vice President of Research, expanding her role in audience measurement and strategy across all platforms.
Fox gets $2 billion in ad commitments, fueled by sports interest
Fox has concluded its 2025-26 Upfront negotiations, delivering strong performance across every major segment of its portfolio.
OutKick sees strong engagement during Q2
OutKick, the Fox-owned digital sports platform, reported sharp gains in digital traffic and engagement during the second quarter of 2025, according to new data released by Comscore.