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DAZN gets exclusive TV rights to LIV Golf in Europe, Japan

DAZN has secured the global distribution rights to LIV Golf tournaments and events, including exclusive broadcast rights in several European countries and Japan.

A promotional image for DirecTV's streaming and satellite TV services.

DirecTV debuts regional sports add-on through MySports package

Subscribers in most major cities can add their local regional sports network to the MySports genre-based TV package.

Tourists photograph the Olympic rings at a public venue during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. (Photo by J. P. Bennett)

NBC, IOC agree to expanded Olympics deal through 2036

Comcast's NBC Universal will continue to offer Olympic events through at least 2036, the company announced on Thursday.

A camera bearing the Fox Sports logo films a baseball game. (Courtesy image)

Parks: Most fans keep sports streaming subscriptions active during off-season

As more sports moves to streaming, fans are growing comfortable — and satisfied — with the available options to watch their favorite teams.

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DAZN subscribers in a handful of countries will be able to watch live sports content on their infotainment systems in select Audi cars. (Courtesy photo)

Audi makes DAZN streaming service available in cars

Audi is rolling out an update to its infotainment system that will allow certain car owners to stream live sports from DAZN.

Baseballs. (Photo by Jose Francisco Morales via Unsplash)

Gray Media to make Atlanta Braves games available in Spanish

Gray Media is expanding on its partnership with the Atlanta Braves baseball team by making two spring training games available in Spanish.

The logos of Scripps Sports and Big Sky Conference. (Courtesy logos, Graphic by The Desk)

Big Sky Conference renews deal with Scripps Sports

The production and distribution pact runs through the 2029-2030 academic year.

Baseballs. (Photo by Jose Francisco Morales via Unsplash)

Gray Media to broadcast St. Louis Cardinals games

Gray Media is partnering with Major League Baseball (MLB) to bring a handful of St. Louis Cardinals games to free broadcast TV this season.

Stephen A Smith. (Photo by Moody College of Communication via Wikimedia Commons)

Stephen A. Smith works himself into $100 million ESPN contract

The newspaper columnist-turned-sports media analyst will continue to appear on Disney's sports channel — and many other places.

An Apple TV remote control.

Hub: Streaming surpasses cable as sports platform of choice

More sports fans say they're willing to buy an SVOD service to watch live games, displacing broadcast and cable networks in Hub's annual report.

Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav appears in an undated photograph.

WBD CEO: We’re better off without live NBA games

After suing to enforce a prior contract, David Zaslav says the company will do just fine without pro basketball.

The logo of C15 Studios set against the backdrop of a Formula 1 race.

C15 Studio brings FAST channels to Plex

The company programs channels on behalf of Formula 1, One Championship and Triton Poker, among others.

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