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Fubo

Fubo TV, Inc. ($FUBO, operating as Fubo) is a streaming technology provider that operates a sports-centric service called Fubo in the United States, Canada and Spain, as well as a similar product called Molotov in France.

In the United States, Fubo offers a number of broadcast and cable networks through its programming partners, including the Walt Disney Company (ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic), Comcast’s NBC Universal (NBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Bravo, MSNBC), Fox Corporation (Fox, Fox News, Fox Sports 1, Fox Business), Paramount Global (CBS, MTV, VH1, BET, CBS Sports Network, Paramount Network), the E. W. Scripps Company (Ion, Laff, Grit, Scripps News), Sinclair (Comet, Charge, TBD, The Nest, Bally Sports) and others.

Fubo also owns or operates a number of free, ad-supported streaming TV channels, including the Fubo Sports Network and Maximum Effort Channel.

Fubo is based in New York City.

"The Nest" is a new digital broadcast network featuring re-runs that will replace Sinclair's "Stadium" sports network later this month. (Courtesy image)

Fubo quietly adds Sinclair digital networks

Fubo has added four entertainment-based digital television networks from Sinclair, Inc.

Venu Sports: Fox, Disney & WBD sports streaming service gets a name

Fox, ESPN and TNT Sports' streaming joint venture will be called Venu Sports — so, hopefully, we can all stop calling it "Spulu."

A banner with the logo of streaming service Fubo TV hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Fubo loses 100,000 subscribers during Q1 amid battle with broadcasters

Fubo lost 100,000 customers during the first quarter of the year as sports fans churn out at the end of football season.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo seeks second congressional hearing on pay TV industry woes

Fubo is asking federal lawmakers to hold a second hearing exploring competition in the pay television space, with a specific focus on a forthcoming streaming service being developed by broadcasters.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City.

Fubo unveils carousels, pause ads within streaming service

Fubo has debuted four new CTV ad units that marketers can take advantage of to reach premium linear content streamers.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo pulls remaining Discovery channels amid contract dispute with WBD

The channels were offered on Fubo through a carriage deal that pre-dated WarnerMedia's merger with Discovery Networks.

(Stock image via Pixabay, Graphic by The Desk)

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.

Roku offers a line of streaming hardware and smart TV sets. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. streamers watch nearly 44 hours of video per week, study says

A research analyst with Parks Associates said streamers are watching more free, ad-supported content — and that might lead to higher churn across subscription-based services.

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A sound technician with ESPN helps produce a telecast of a football game.

Federal lawmakers express concern over Fox-Disney-WBD streaming sports joint venture

The lawmakers sent a letter to the CEOs of Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery with 19 questions about their sports joint venture.

Fubo CEO David Gandler. (Courtesy image)

Fubo CEO David Gandler sees salary fall to $5.164 million in 2023

The figure is around 38 percent lower than Gandler's cash, stock and benefits compensation earned the prior year.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo gets support from Dish, DirecTV executives in sports-focused antitrust case

The sports-centric streaming service has asked a federal court to issue a preliminary injunction barring Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery from acting on their joint venture.

The logo of the YES Network. (Graphic designed by The Desk)

YES Network lands on Fubo in time for baseball season

Baseball fans who already pay for Fubo will see the addition of the channel as a value add.

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