The Dallas Mavericks have launched MavsTV, a streaming platform offering local fans access to non-nationally televised games, exclusive content, and highlights. Powered by the NBA’s Next Gen digital platform and Endeavor Streaming, MavsTV is available on devices like tvOS and…
Alex Sherman reports that DirecTV has declined to pay a six-figure licensing fee to distribute Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL doubleheader, forcing bars, restaurants, and other establishments to rely on EverPass for access. EverPass, which also distributes NFL Sunday Ticket and…
A RotoGrinders survey reveals that 66% of NFL fans doubt Netflix’s ability to stream its exclusive Christmas Day games glitch-free, citing issues during the Tyson-Paul fight in November. Netflix assures readiness for the games, which feature the Chiefs vs. Steelers…
Awful Announcing shares bold sports media predictions for 2025, spotlighting ESPN’s Flagship streaming launch, Netflix’s likely expansion into sports talk and rights deals, and growing consolidation among media giants like Paramount and WBD. Experts predict streaming will dominate live sports,…
Sony’s Beyond Sports and ESPN are partnering for Dunk the Halls, the first real-time animated NBA broadcast, airing on Christmas Day. This Knicks vs. Spurs game will integrate Beyond Sports’ visualization tech and Hawk-Eye Innovations’ tracking with Disney-themed animations. The…
Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…
Tubi will stream live Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil matches for free in Mexico and Central America starting in 2025, beginning with León vs. Pachuca on February 5. This partnership expands Tubi’s presence in LatAm, offering premium soccer content…
Awful Announcing highlights the top sports media stories to watch in 2025. Key developments include direct-to-consumer ESPN, the evolving role of RSNs, and the growing influence of the creator economy, with alt-casts and athlete-driven media gaining prominence.
Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries on Mike Tyson, covering his rise, struggles, and redemption. The announcement follows Tyson's record-breaking fight with Jake Paul, which drew 108 million viewers, becoming Netflix’s most-streamed live event ever. The series bolsters Netflix’s expanding…
Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match drove 1.43 million new sign-ups within three days, marking the services “single largest acquisition moment,” per Antenna Data. With 108 million viewers, Netflix claims it was the “most-streamed sporting event in history.
