Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Ampere: Streamers to pay over $12 billion for sports rights in 2025
Streaming television services are expected to fork over more than $12 billion for the rights to live sports programming this year.
NASCAR fans express confusion by new TV rights package
The new TV deals took effect on Sunday with the Daytona 500; races will be split across different channels and streaming services in the coming years.
DAZN, Televisa-Univision partner on FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN is partnering with Spanish-language broadcaster Televisa-Univision on a number of televised soccer matches from the FIFA Club World Cup tournament this year
Max to offer in-car cameras, multi-view from NASCAR races
Max will offer up to 40 live camera feeds from cars participating in NASCAR Cup Series races this season, the company said on Thursday.
Nexstar taps Michael Perman to lead CW Sports
Perman previously worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Aggregate Sports and the NBA; he will oversee all aspects of the CW Sports business at Nexstar.
Super Bowl LIX draws 127.7 million viewers across traditional, streaming TV
More than 127 million people tuned in to watch some or all of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, according to updated ratings data.
Super Bowl LIX sets viewership, streaming records
More than 126 million people tuned in to watch some or all of Super Bowl LIX on broadcast, cable, satellite and streaming TV platforms, Fox Sports said.
Fubo distributing sports network on low-power TV stations
Fubo's decision to distribute its signal on low-power TV stations makes it technically available in major TV markets, even if few people can actually watch those stations.
Fubo bringing sports network to broadcast, but plans are light on details
The company claims Fubo Sports Network will eventually reach over-the-air TV users in 100 markets, but didn't announce affiliation or time-brokerage deals with any broadcaster.
Fox requires registration to watch Super Bowl for free on Tubi
Fox will require users to register for a free account on Tubi if they want to watch Super Bowl LIX through the Tubi app for phones, tablets and smart TVs.
DirecTV sports package MySports launches in more areas
DirecTV is now offering its sports-inclusive package MySports in more markets after reaching an agreement to distribute third party-owned Fox affiliates.
Roku launching Women’s Sports Now recap program
Roku is launching a weekly sports recap program, "Women's Sports Now," to capitalize on higher interest in women's sports.