Sports
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WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video
The WNBA has inked a multi-year national broadcast partnership with Comcast's NBC, Disney's ESPN and Amazon's Prime Video through 2036.
WBD hints at lawsuit after TNT appears to lose NBA games to Amazon
Officials at Warner Bros Discovery say they disagree with a decision by the NBA to reject a counter-bid for basketball games that appear destined for Amazon's Prime Video.
NBC stations, affiliates to benefit from NBA TV deal with Comcast
NBC stations and affiliates will have access to double-header NBA games on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as national games offered by NBC on Sundays.
Comcast’s Xfinity named as official NBA TV service partner
Comcast's Xfinity TV will serve as the official television service of the NBA, starting in 2025, the league announced this week.
NBA announces 11-year TV deal with NBC, Prime Video, ESPN
The NBA has affirmed its 11-year broadcast deal with Comcast's NBC Sports, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN, starting with the 2025-26 season.
Major League Baseball brings MLB Network to streaming TV
Major League Baseball is offering direct access to MLB Network over the Internet, without a dedicated cable or satellite subscription.
Comcast expected to announce NBA deal for NBC “soon,” exec says
A Comcast executive says an announcement is imminent concerning a package of NBA games that will air on NBC over the long-term.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to stay at SiriusXM through 2027
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has signed a new employment agreement with SiriusXM that will keep him on satellite radio for a few more years.
WBD matches offer to keep NBA games on TNT Sports
Warner Bros Discovery says it has matched at least one of the offers made by a rival broadcaster for long-term television rights of NBA games on TNT Sports.
CBS Sports, Lega Serie A renew TV distribution deal
Most games will stream on Paramount Plus with Showtime, while a few will be offered on CBS and the CBS Sports Network.
NBC will offer pop-up channels for Olympic games on pay TV
NBC will produce two spillover channels, Paris Extra 1 and Paris Extra 2, for additional live events from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Fox Sports grabs over 6 million viewers with UEFA Euro, Copa America tournament finals
Fox shattered audience viewership records with a pair of soccer tournaments offered on broadcast and streaming TV over the past few weeks.