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Why YouTube TV is dropping regional Fox Sports networks
Sinclair wants more money for 21 regional Fox Sports channels and the Yes Network, and YouTube TV is unwilling to pay higher fees.
YouTube TV dropping regional Fox Sports networks on Saturday
YouTube TV is expected to drop a number of regional Fox Sports channels this weekend, according to a notice published by the pay TV company this week.
After TV and mailers, Bloomberg campaign spending big on radio ads
Presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg is now spending an insane amount of money on traditional radio ads, providing a boon for broadcasters.
Leigh White, general manager of Sacramento’s KTXL, resigns
Leigh White, the general manager of Sacramento's Fox affiliate, announced her resignation on Tuesday after spending more than four years with the station.
Comcast acquires streaming media service Xumo
Comcast Corporation has acquired streaming media service Xumo, the company announced on Tuesday.
Investment group acquires majority control of Univision
Spanish-language television network Univision has been acquired by an investment firm led by a former financial executive for Viacom's MTV Networks.
Father of slain WDBJ reporter takes on YouTube over video of shooting
The father of a television journalist who was murdered during a live broadcast has filed a complaint against YouTube for hosting videos depicting the crime.
Gone from Netflix, DVD sales of “Friends” soar
DVD and digital sales of the TV series "Friends" have tripled since the show became unavailable to stream on Netflix in the United States.
Comcast exploring acquisition of Vudu from Walmart
Comcast Corporation is exploring a possible acquisition of Internet-based video rental company Vudu.
Fox interested in purchasing Tubi TV, report says
Fox is exploring a possible acquisition of San Francisco-based streaming TV and movie provider Tubi TV.
Regional Fox Sports networks probably aren’t coming back to Dish anytime soon
Dish's chairman said the company was able to save money by dropping 16 Fox-branded RSNs last year.
Dish chairman: Merger with DirecTV “probably inevitable”
Dish Network's chairman said it's likely inevitable that his company and AT&T's DirecTV would merge in the future.