Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
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.
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.