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NFL games on Netflix average 30 million global viewers
Two NFL games streamed live on Netflix during the Christmas Day holiday drew 30 million viewers each, according to new data from the league.
Altice USA’s Optimum drops MSG Networks on New Year’s Day
Basketball and hockey fans in the New York City metropolitan area can't watch certain games on Optimum TV.
MSG Networks may be dropped from Optimum
As is typical, the dispute centers around fees that Optimum's parent company Altice USA must pay for the regional sports networks.
Apple offering free preview weekend of Apple TV Plus
The home to "Ted Lasso," "The Morning Show" and "Severance" will be free during the first full weekend in January.
Free CNN streaming channel added to Titan OS
Two free CNN streaming channels are now available on Titan OS smart TVs in several European countries.
Cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies at 98
Charles Dolan was the founder of Cablevision, and helped launched AMC Networks and multiplex movie network HBO.
Christmas NFL games draw 65 million viewers to Netflix
The Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game was the more-popular of the two Christmas Day NFL matches, per Nielsen ratings.
“Gavin & Stacey” Christmas Day special draws 12 million to BBC
The series finale of the BBC's "Gavin & Stacey" attracted a larger audience than the King's Christmas message aired on BBC, ITV and Sky.
NFL games on Netflix stream smoothly on Christmas
The NFL's early partnership with Netflix appears to have gone off without a hitch on Christmas Day.
Incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr issues veiled threat to ABC
In a four-page letter sent to ABC and the Walt Disney Company, Carr suggested the agency may revoke eight broadcast licenses over the network's affiliation deals and perceived news bias.
ESPN boss recaps network’s successes in 2024
ESPN had a lot to be proud of in 2024, and a major milestone is still ahead for 2025, the network's chairman Jimmy Pitaro said on Monday.
NFL Plus, DAZN to archive Netflix Christmas Day games
Two NFL games will be available to stream on-demand through Netflix for just a few hours after the live broadcasts conclude.