Formula 1 is shopping for a new U.S. media rights deal after ESPN’s exclusivity window expired, aiming for a massive jump to $160M–$180M per year. ESPN is still in the mix but isn’t rushing to meet that price, especially with…

YouTube is cracking down on piracy tutorials, removing videos that show how to bypass paywalls, jailbreak devices, or illegally access content. The move is driven by a mix of legal pressure, financial interests, and industry partnerships, with AI-powered moderation flagging…

Fox Sports Mexico lost its Premier League rights after missing payments, cutting short its £50 million deal. Tubi swooped in, making the games free to stream and eliminating a pay-TV barrier for Mexican fans. This shake-up highlights the growing shift…

FanDuel Sports Network is now available on Prime Video, giving sports fans in 31 states a new way to stream local NBA, NHL, and MLB games for $19.99 per month. With cable companies scaling back RSN coverage, this deal helps…

The Streaming Wars’ first live webinar explored key industry trends, including the evolution of bundling beyond video, the role of live events on FAST, and the challenges of tracking churn across aggregators. Experts also discussed hybrid monetization, subscription flexibility, and…

TelevisaUnivision’s ViX just pulled off its second straight profitable quarter, showing that Spanish-language streaming can be both viable and profitable. U.S. revenue grew 2% in Q4 2024 to $835.5 million, thanks to a boost from subscriptions and a $70 million…

From the Archives goes back to Justin.tv, the pioneering live-streaming platform that laid the groundwork for Twitch. Launched in 2007 by Justin Kan and his co-founders, the platform started as a 24/7 lifecasting experiment before evolving into a hub for…

YouTube is set to launch YouTube Premium Lite in the U.S., Germany, Australia, and Thailand, offering an ad-free video experience without YouTube Music, offline downloads, or background play. The pricing is still unknown, but tests in Australia suggested it could…

MLB and ESPN will end their TV deal after 2025, with MLB seeking new partners, including streamers like Amazon and Netflix. The move highlights a broader shift in sports media as leagues prioritize visibility and flexibility over traditional long-term TV…

The NWSL has partnered with Overtime to expand its digital reach, allowing Overtime FC to share NWSL highlights, behind-the-scenes content, and player-driven storytelling across its social media platforms. The collaboration reflects a broader industry trend where sports leagues are working…