Sports
News and analysis of sports media rights holders, leagues, franchises and teams/clubs.
Fewer “Monday Night Football” games to air on ABC
Disney padded out ABC's Monday night prime-time schedule with football during the twin Hollywood strikes, which ended months ago.
NBC prepares $2.5 billion bid for national NBA television rights
A takeover of some national NBA broadcast rights by NBC could make WBD's streaming joint venture with ESPN and Fox less-attractive to basketball fans.
Ex-DAZN worker confirms early end to All Elite Wrestling distribution deal
The wrestling franchise pay-per-view ratings were below expectations, leading DAZN to end the distribution deal ahead of schedule.
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches direct-to-consumer streaming TV service
SNP 360 offers live access to Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins games for $18 per month.
Amazon to stream NHL games in Canada through deal with Rogers
Prime Video will offer a rolling slate of NHL games on Monday evenings for two years.
TEGNA stations to air Indiana Fever games next season
WTHR and sister-station WALV-CD will air 17 Fever games on free TV in Indianapolis.
Spain’s MoviStar Plus offers low-cost access to soccer games
MoviStar Plus is offering Spanish customers an unbelievable opportunity to watch professional soccer games at an incredibly low price.
WBD offers first glimpse at Paris-based sports facility ahead of Summer Olympics
"WBD House" will include studios and production facilities that will allow the media and entertainment brand to deliver thousands of hours of Olympics coverage this year.
Disney Plus grabs rights to UEFA Europa League in Denmark, Sweden
The deal starts with the upcoming season and runs through the end of the 2026-27 event year.
Sky Italia renews English Premier League rights
Matches will remain on Sky Italia and Now TV through the end of the 2024-25 season.
Standalone ESPN streamer will bundle with Hulu, Disney CEO says
The service will also include engaging features like fantasy sports and betting, CEO Bob Iger affirmed.
NBA partners with Roku to launch free streaming TV channel
The channel will be available through a new portal called NBA Zone, which is rolling out to Roku devices this week.