NFL RedZone surprised viewers in Week 15 by introducing ads during its previously ad-free broadcasts, undermining its long-held promise of “seven hours of commercial-free football.” The split-screen ads, featuring sponsors like Verizon and Gatorade, frustrated users and sparked backlash on…
Fubo TV has won an early motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros Discovery over the formation of Venu Sports. A judge denied the defendants’ attempts to dismiss the case or move parts of it, with…
Vice Media is launching a sports division, shifting Vice TV to a sports-first focus with over 50 hours of original programming, including docuseries on Rick Pitino and John Calipari, and partnerships with Omaha Productions. This move supports Vice’s post-bankruptcy efforts…
Netflix has recruited top NFL broadcasters from rival networks for its Christmas GameDay, raising questions about why competitors allowed their talent to join. Analysts suggest networks prioritized maintaining strong ties with the NFL, whose influence outweighs the risks of aiding…
Anthem Sports & Entertainment has named Carlos Silva president of Anthem Sports Group, overseeing TNA Wrestling, Invicta FC, and Fight Network. Silva, reporting to CEO Leonard Asper, brings extensive sports and media experience, positioning Anthem for further growth.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos framed the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight as a defining moment for the platform’s live streaming ambitions, despite technical challenges. Sarandos emphasized Netflix’s focus on high-impact, event-driven programming like WWE Raw and NFL Christmas games,…
Andrew Wamugi analyzes Apple's cautious approach to acquiring sports media rights, contrasting it with competitors like YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix, and questioning its commitment to live sports. Despite notable investments in Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball, Apple has…
DAZN and LTN have expanded their partnership to deliver 11 low-latency live streaming channels to betting locations and Amazon Prime Video in Germany. Using LTN’s automated playout and multicast IP network, DAZN enhances its coverage with a pop-up channel for…
Awful Announcing, in conversation with sports media experts William Mao and Bob Thompson, highlights the UFC’s $1.5 billion ESPN media rights deal expiring in 2025 as a rare opportunity in a locked-up sports rights market. ESPN is the frontrunner, bolstered…
Amazon Prime Video set a new NFL streaming record for Thursday Night Football, with the Packers-Lions game drawing 17.29 million viewers, surpassing its previous record from the Cowboys-Giants game. TNF on Prime Video is averaging 13.61 million viewers through 12…
