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MLB Helps NBC Grow As Third Player In ESPN-Fox Sports Rights War
Sports rights conversations have focused primarily around Fox and ESPN in recent years, but NBC has quietly made itself into a power player on the back of premium events.
MLS Season Pass Elminated, Ushers In New Apple TV Era
MLS matches will now be included in Apple TV subscriptions, as the service adjusts how it’s positioning itself in the market.
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?
The NFL Has TV Over A Barrel, With No End In Sight
The NFL wants to start renegotiation talks for its lucrative media rights four years before its opt-out clause, and TV can’t really say no.
Amazon Prime Video Is Masters’ Latest Swing At New Audiences
The Masters has added Amazon Prime Video to its list of media partners, yet again opening up new opportunities around the event.
The Smart Deals Behind The Saudi Pro League’s Global Reach
Yann Colléter on how the Saudi Pro League is reinventing sports distribution, mixing TV networks, global streamers, startups and even a YouTuber to turn star power into worldwide reach.
How MLB, ESPN (Eventually) Break Regional Sports Networks
MLB’s rumored new deal with ESPN could set the stage for the end of the regional sports network era.
Streaming Rebundling Starts Putting TV Back Together
Bundles are returning in earnest now, as sports helps spur a return to centralized programming options for consumers (who have been clamoring for it).
ESPN’s Streaming Future Poised To Win With Volume (And Quality)
As ESPN closes in on potential new additions like NFL media and the MLB rights it recently walked away from, its streaming strategy is starting to become clearer.
NFL TV Draft: Which Games Will Draw The Biggest Audience In 2025?
Which NFL games are likely to draw the biggest TV audiences this season? We took a swing at the games that have network and streaming partners (and TV viewers) excited.
MLS Clubs Finding Local TV Lifeline Around Apple Limitations
MLS still benefits greatly from its exclusive Apple TV+ deal. But recently, clubs have been finding workarounds to earn more exposure (and revenues) from local broadcasts, too.
What If The NHL Just Embraces Being Post-Cable TV?
The NHL’s exciting playoffs are likely to once again lack the TV audiences to match. What if a post-cable approach could change that?
Live Sports Streaming Is Taking Over
A trio of new reports from LG Ad Solutions examine the rapid growth of live sports on streaming in the US, UK and Canada with some very eye-opening stats.
New Gracenote Data Shows Shift Of Sports To Streaming
“Live sports programming continues to be an important driver of user growth, retention and engagement for streaming services,” said Bill Michels, Chief Product Officer at Gracenote.
Stop Trying To Make The Incomplete ‘Sports Streamer’ Happen
Just days after Venu’s death, DirecTV proposed an alternative… that’s also incomplete. So again: Why are we still trying this?
Serving Up Volleyball 24/7: How Applicaster And JWP Helped VBTV Reach A Worldwide Audience
This 5-part video series explains how Applicaster and JWP helped Volleyball World launch a new CTV app for over 800 million fans worldwide.
Seattle Kraken-Amazon Deal May Hint At What’s Next For Local Sports Rights
Kraken games will appear locally on Amazon (and broadcast TV). And it may show what’s next for local sports rights.
LG’s Sports Streaming Reports Cover US, UK And Canadian Markets
LG’s new series of reports looks at the state of sports streaming in the US, UK and Canada and finds some surprising similarities.
NFL’s 18-Game Goals Could Power Impressive TV Expansion
The NFL’s quest for an 18-game schedule seems like it’ll happen at some point, and could spur yet another lucrative subdivision of its TV rights as a result.
New Joint Venture Flattens Sports Streaming In Wake Of Media Rights Battles
Some of sports’ biggest rights holders are combining forces, in a move that makes us wonder what the point of escalating rights fees were to begin with.

