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DirecTV exec accuses programmers of ‘posturing’ as Disney blackout looms
Exclusive: DirecTV's Chief Programming Officer Rob Thun said the development of Venu Sports proves broadcasters are ready to embrace genre-based channel bundles, and they should afford that opportunity to other distributors, too.
Fubo CEO said company would go bankrupt if Venu Sports launched
The sports-focused streaming service projected revenue losses of as much as $95 million and the possibility of being delisted from the NYSE by the end of the year.
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.
Netflix approaches ESPN, CBS & NBC about producing Christmas NFL games
Some of the broadcasters have expressed a hesitancy to help Netflix produce their Christmas Day games.
Fox grabs rights to IndyCar Series races, starting in 2025
Fox Sports has entered into a multi-year agreement to broadcast IndyCar Series races, starting in 2025.
Lawmakers: Venu Sports could harm sports fans, cable companies
Two members of Congress have sent a follow-up letter to Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery seeking additional information about their sports-focused joint venture, Venu Sports.
Fox to utilize Comcast’s FreeWheel for dynamic ads during college football games
Fox has tapped Comcast's ad tech solution FreeWheel for dynamic campaigns that will air during college football games.
Pac-12 college football games to air on Fox, CW Network
Eleven Pac-12 Conference football games will air on the CW Network, while another two will air on Fox Sports.
Fox, ESPN & WBD schedule late August for launch of sports streaming service
The tentative date was first revealed in a document filed in federal court, and is likely intended to capitalize on higher sports interest heading into the start of the NFL's regular season.
Fubo CEO accuses Fox, Disney of overcharging for channels
Fubo CEO David Gandler said Fox and ESPN are overcharging the streaming service by as much as 40 percent for its sports and entertainment channels.
Ex-Apple exec Pete Distad to lead sports streaming service
The media executive held high-level roles at Apple and Disney's Hulu, and will now be tasked with developing and launching a new sports streaming service.
Fox hopes to get 5 million customers for sports streaming service, CEO says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch affirmed he's not "overly concerned" about any regulatory hurdles involving the sports joint venture.