Andrew Wamugi, in his first on The Streaming Wars, highlights why Netflix's record-breaking live sports debut, with 65 million concurrent viewers during the Tyson-Paul event, marks both a milestone and a teachable moment. Despite attracting a global audience, technical issues…
Netflix’s livestream of the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight faced technical issues, prompting NFL concerns ahead of Netflix’s Christmas Day doubleheader debut. The NFL remains confident in Netflix despite the setbacks, viewing the boxing match as a stress test. Netflix acknowledged…
TNT’s Inside the NBA will move to ESPN in 2025 as part of a rights swap between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA. While ESPN gains the award-winning show, TNT retains editorial control, ensuring Charles Barkley’s unfiltered commentary. The program…
Netflix's attempt to debut in live sports with the Tyson-Paul fight faced technical failures, including buffering and glitches, undermining confidence in its ability to handle live streaming. These issues pose a serious threat to Netflix’s live ambitions, especially with critical…
John Ourand, speaking on the Marchand Sports Media podcast, highlighted the NFL’s pivotal role in sustaining traditional broadcasters like Fox and CBS, arguing that without NFL programming, networks like FS1 could collapse. However, he noted that the NFL's leverage diminishes…
Liberty Media has filed for EU approval to acquire an 86% stake in MotoGP rights holder Dorna for €4.2 billion (approximately $4.47 billion USD). Dorna will remain independently operated under Liberty’s Formula One Group, with CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta staying on.…
Shaquille O’Neal blamed excessive three-point shooting for the NBA’s ratings decline, while Adam Silver attributed the drop to competing events like the World Series and elections. Silver emphasized the NBA’s social media growth and new streaming deal with Amazon, which…
On Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Dude Perfect CEO Andrew Yaffe explained the brand’s growth from a YouTube trick-shot channel with 60 million followers into a global media business. Backed by a $100 million investment from Highmount Capital, the…
Amazon Prime Video appears to be working on adding a multiview feature, based on new Prime Video app code analyzed by Android Authority. This feature, allowing users to watch multiple live streams simultaneously, would enhance its live sports streaming experience…
