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DAZN to operate FIFA’s streaming channels, platform
DAZN will take over the operation of FIFA Plus, the streaming channel and platform operated by the world's biggest soccer organization.
Scripps will keep WNBA games under new multi-year agreement
Scripps Sports will continue to offer WNBA games for a few more years as part of a renewed partnership with the league announced on Friday.
Sources: Fox execs discuss Fox One bundling opportunities with Max, ESPN
Fox has discussed bundling Fox One with a number of streaming apps like Max, Disney Plus and Hulu, according to sources familiar with the talks.
Fubo adds pay-per-view sports to streaming platform
Fubo is offering live soccer and boxing matches through a new pay-per-view feature on most supported TV platforms.
Deal reached to bring Chicago Sports Network to Comcast
The channel will be available in the "Ultimate" tier of Xfinity TV, according to a report.
SiriusXM signs Stephen A. Smith to new radio deal
Stephen A. Smith will produce two talk shows for SiriusXM, starting in September, the radio broadcaster announced.
Fubo, DAZN partner on linear sports channels
DAZN gets free access to Fubo Sports Network, while Fubo streamers can add DAZN 1 for a separate fee.
Savannah Bananas get broadcast TV debut on CW Network
A sold-out game against the Texas Tailgaters will mark the first time Banana Ball is played on over-the-air network television.
DirecTV for Business to offer Prime Video NASCAR races
DirecTV will offer its business customers access to five NASCAR races that are scheduled to stream on Prime Video.
Report: MLB games could shift from ESPN to NBC
NBC and Versant have approached Major League Baseball about taking over ESPN's package of Sunday evening games.
DirecTV to offer expanded access to WNBA games from Scripps Sports
DirecTV will offer extra WNBA games on Ion as part of a partnership with Scripps Sports, the companies affirmed this week.
Comcast begins offering weekly MLS Season Pass matches
Comcast is building on its content distribution partnership with Apple by making weekly matches from the tech company's MLS Season Pass available for free within its platform.