Fox is entering the direct-to-consumer market with Fox One, a minimalist streaming service launching ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Rather than chase prestige content or compete head-on with rivals, Fox One will focus on live sports, news, and existing…
NBCUniversal is overhauling the NBA streaming experience on Peacock with real-time stats, multiview features, and gamified interactivity, ahead of its exclusive rights debut this fall. The goal is to draw in younger, diverse audiences and give advertisers new ways to…
FanDuel Sports Network has doubled its paid streaming subscriber base to 650,000 and is targeting one million by year-end, fueled by distribution on Amazon Prime Video, strategic media partnerships, and increasing engagement from younger audiences. The network has logged substantial…
Fubo reported a mixed Q1, with subscriber losses offset by a $220M legal settlement from its antitrust suit against the defunct Venu Sports JV. Revenue came in above expectations at $416.3M, but advertising dropped 17% due to a carriage dispute…
FloSports EVP Phil Wendler drops in for a wide-ranging convo on the latest TSW pod, talking about how the company hit profitability without chasing tier-one leagues. With 40K+ events streamed and 23M viewers last year, FloSports is winning by going…
The Senate Committee on Commerce, led by Sen. Ted Cruz, will hold a hearing on May 6 to examine the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, particularly the shift from traditional TV to streaming. Executives from the NBA, MLB, and NHL…
Jeff Blackburn, former Amazon exec and key architect of Prime Video, is returning from retirement to become Chairman and CEO of Tennis Channel. His appointment marks a major strategic shift for Sinclair, which is aiming to transform Tennis Channel into…
From the Archives chronicles how FloSports evolved from a scrappy startup into a profitable streaming platform by focusing on underserved sports and niche audiences. The company scaled through strategic acquisitions, a vertical-specific model, and major media rights deals—including the landmark…
The Pac-12 Conference has secured 2025 media rights deals with The CW, CBS, and ESPN to broadcast home football games for Oregon State and Washington State. The CW will air nine games, while CBS/Paramount+ and ESPN get two each, reflecting…
MSG Networks restructured $804 million in debt down to $210 million through a refinancing deal with JPMorgan, supported by Sphere Entertainment and MSG Networks' own cash contributions. As part of the deal, MSGN slashed the Knicks and Rangers' media rights…
