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ESPN wants to be the hub of all live sports streaming
Disney‘s ESPN wants to be the hub for all live sports streaming — even for its competition. The sports network has held conversations with major sports leagues and media partners about launching...
Apple TV+ Is Looking Into Streaming More Live Sports
It’s reported Apple TV+ may make a bid to live stream Pac-12 sports replacing ESPN & Fox. Both … [+] Southern California and UCLA will be leaving the conference joining the Big-10 in 2...
Major League Baseball Has New Rules And Ways To Watch Games In 2023
To quicken the pace of games, beginning this season, MLB pitcher will be required to pitch a ball … [+] within 15 seconds or within 20 seconds with a runner on base. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty...
The Pac 12’s Leadership Needs To Ink A New Media Deal Then Start ACC Merger Talks.
By Jim Williams Last week in a show of solidarity the Pac 12 conference presidents issue a statement saying a new media rights deal will be out soon and no one is leaving. Arizona, Arizona State, Cal,...
ESPN may be ‘the most important issue for Bob Iger,’ analyst says
As Disney (DIS) gears up to report its fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, one analyst says the future of ESPN may be CEO Bob Iger’s most important issue to solve. “...
Blockchain Pumps Up The Value Of Media Rights For NFL, NBA, And All Sports
Sports leagues and Conferences have traditionally relied on bulk deals with centralized media platforms like ESPN, FoxFOXA , CBS, NBC, and TNT to maximize the value of their media rights. More recentl...
Pickleball Lands A Few Television Deals
COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: Zane Navratil and Parris Todd of BLQK celebrate a point during a group … [+] play Major League Pickleball match against the Florida Smash at Pickle & Chill...
LeBron James ‘Damn Proud’ Of Bronny For McDonald’s All-American Game Selection
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 11: Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers is greeted by his … [+] father and NBA player LeBron James after defeating the the Perry Pumas in the Hoop...
The Audience Disparity Of NFL Games And Everything Else Widens
Buffalo Bills fans hold signs in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin prior to the game … [+] against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Orchard Park, New...
ESPN’s David Pollack Sticks It To Nick Saban, Alabama By Saying Georgia Has ‘Taken Hold Of College Football’
Alabama head coach Nick Saban waves to fans as he walks off the field after the Sugar Bowl NCAA … [+] college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Pho...
As College Football Championship Finally Hits L.A., So Do The Parties
(Photo of Mike Posner by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for ESPN & CFP) Just as happened when the NFL’s Super Bowl finally came to Los Angeles last February after many years away, the College Footba...
With Taylor Twellman’s Departure, ESPN’s Drift From U.S. Soccer Is Complete
Taylor Twellman reacts before a Concacaf Gold Cup game between Grenada and USMNT at Q2 Stadium on … [+] June 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Twellman announced on Friday he will be leaving ESPN. Gett...
With LeBron James About To Turn 38, The Lakers Are Trending Toward The Lottery
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James bows his head during the national anthem prior to the start … [+] of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil T. Lippe) Cop...
YouTube Outbids Amazon Prime Video And ESPN+ For NFL Sunday Night Ticket
Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images. Getty Images After DIRECTV made it clear it had no intention of renewing its deal for the NFL Sunday Night Ticket package, which had been bleeding red ink ...
Disney will start process to spin-off ESPN, ABC in 2023: Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is predicting big things for Disney’s (DIS) sports network ESPN in 2023. In a new note published on Tuesday, Wells Fargo analyst Steve Cahall outlined the firm’s top prediction...
ESPN Won’t Be Part Of Major League Soccer’s Newest TV Deal
It was just a year ago when New York City FC beat the Portland Timbers to win the MLS Cup in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Getty Images ESPN is done with Major League Soccer...
Disney CEO Iger Shuts Down Apple Merger Rumors, Sticks By Hiring Freeze
Topline In his first town hall meeting since retaking power, Disney CEO Bob Iger took the first steps toward recrafting the media giant to his vision, vowing to focus on improving the company’s bottom...
Apple TV Reveals Price Of MLS Streaming Service, But Value Harder To Gauge
Former Philadelphia Union player Morgan Langley holds the MLS Cup trophy at an Apple retail store … [+] during an event to celebrate the 2023 launch of Apples 10-year partnership with MLS in Los...
Athletes Unlimited Partners With ESPN For Upcoming Volleyball Season
Molly McCage will be one of Athlete Unlimited’s volleyball players appearing on its new spring … [+] exhibition tour. Jade Hewitt Athletes Unlimited Volleyball announced today it will be e...
The MLS Cup Playoffs Were Too Long 4 Years Ago. What Changed?
Members of New York City FC celebrate after defeating the Portland Timbers to win the MLS Cup last … [+] December. Getty Images Four short years ago, the forces that guided Major League Soccer b...
What’s Next For X Games After ESPN Sells Majority Stake To MSP Sports Capital
Tony Hawk competing in Pacifico Skateboard Vert Best Trick during X Games Summer 2021 in Vista, … [+] California, at the CA Training Facility skate park Joshua Gateley / ESPN Images On Wednesday...
ESPN Agrees To Multi-Year Extension With Formula 1, Including Streaming Rights
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (1) of Team Netherlands heads into turn 19 during the … [+] finals of the F1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Spor...
It’s Official And Who Cares?
Terence Crawford hits Shawn Porter during a welterweight title match last year (AP Photo/Chase … [+] Stevens) Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Let’s be blunt: This is la...
How John Stamos Is Embracing Being A Family Entertainer For Another Generation
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 10: John Stamos poses at the IMDb Official Portrait Studio during … [+] D23 2022 at Anaheim Convention Center on September 10, 2022 in Anaheim, California. ...
Novak Djokovic Wins 90th Career Title Over Tsitsipas, Looks Like Player To Beat At World Tour Finals
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their ATP 500 Astana … [+] Open tennis tournament final match in Astana, Kazakhstan, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (...
Opinion: Disney’s ESPN is aiming for a potential pact with DraftKings. The better bet for investors is FanDuel, which has a few aces in the hole
It can be maddening when other people don’t see the world the way we do. In the stock market, this kind of misalignment can be a source of great wealth. I was thinking about that kind of contrarian ap...