Sports
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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.
Optimum digging in for prolonged spat with MSG Network
The CEO of Altice USA has suggested the company's carriage dispute with MSG Networks might go on longer than anticipated.
Nexstar to bring Texas Rangers games to local broadcast TV
More than a dozen TV stations across four states will offer at least 15 regular-season games from the Rangers this season.
Comcast, DirecTV to distribute MLS Season Pass games from Apple
The distribution agreement is the first to involve the airing of games from MLS Season Pass on traditional cable and satellite platforms.
MAV TV debuts new subscription streaming platform
MAV TV has unveiled a new subscription streaming platform that allows motorsports fans in the United States and Canada to watch every race offered by the brand
Gray Media to broadcast Charlotte Hornets games
Gray Media has struck a deal with Main Street Sports to simulcast five Charlotte Hornets basketball games from FanDuel Sports Network.
New Comcast “Sports & News” package missing some sports
Channels that carry TNT Sports programming aren't available through the package, and many regional sports networks are also missing.