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New Formula 1 Rights Deal Works, If Apple Increases Sports Investment

F1 is coming to Apple in 2026 — but does that mean anything for either without a larger Apple investment in sports?

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Is It Too Late For MLS To Shift To FIFA Calendar?

MLS is punting on a decision around aligning to the FIFA calendar for now; but is it simply too late to make a change at this point, especially when surveying the U.S. TV landscape?

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Netflix Doesn’t Need To Go All-In On Live Sports To Be Major Player

Starting 5 is yet another smart play by Netflix to get into the sports conversation consistently without breaking the bank.

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Netflix Can Do Live Sports That Are Made For Netflix

Netflix is interested in live sports… sort of. But the service is smartly taking its time and handling things its own way.

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Are Live Sports The Best Life Raft For Netflix?

Is Netflix ready to compete for live sports rights (like Formula 1) already without experience serving ads or airing live events?