Tag: sports media

The NFL is unlikely to offer single-game or single-team options for Sunday Ticket, despite losing a massive antitrust case last year. Legal and economic experts argue the league is confident it can ultimately prevail in the U.S. Supreme Court and…

The NFL is revamping its "NFL Top 100" series as a short-form, player-voted countdown on X, aiming to boost engagement by meeting fans where they already debate — on social. While the top 10 will still air on NFL Network,…

UFC is likely to move away from its exclusive media rights deal with ESPN and is “likely” to pursue a multi-partner distribution strategy for its next contract, targeting $1 billion annually. With competitors like Netflix, Amazon, and Warner Bros. Discovery…

YouTube is experimenting with creator-led co-streams for live sports, piloting “ManningCast-style” experiences during last season’s NFL Sunday Ticket. CEO Neal Mohan confirmed the initiative, emphasizing how Gen Z prefers sports content through the lens of YouTubers rather than traditional broadcasters.…

ESPN’s success with The Pat McAfee Show has sparked industry speculation that Netflix will soon follow suit, striking deals with top podcasters and YouTubers to bring exclusive live content to its platform. While Netflix has already dipped into the space…

Fox Corporation has acquired Caliente TV, a sports-focused streaming service in Mexico and Latin America, as part of its strategy to expand its live sports portfolio and launch the new Fox One streaming platform. The deal brings Fox broadcast and…

The NFL will split the duties of former Chief Media & Business Officer Brian Rolapp among several executives following his departure to lead the PGA Tour. EVP of Media Distribution Hans Schroeder is reportedly the frontrunner to assume top media…

The USGA is in the early stages of negotiating a new media-rights deal for the U.S. Open, with NBC Sports’ current contract set to expire after next year. CEO Mike Whan said there's strong interest from existing and potential partners,…

Judge James C. Chalfant denied Disney’s emergency request to block YouTube from hiring former executive Justin Connolly, citing a lack of urgency and weak likelihood of success. Disney alleges Connolly’s move breaches contract and risks exposing sensitive licensing negotiations, while…

Fubo and DAZN have entered a multiyear partnership to distribute each other’s proprietary sports channels. Fubo now offers the new DAZN1 channel featuring exclusive boxing and MMA content. DAZN is adding Fubo Sports to its platform, expanding access to FAST…