Tag: sports broadcasting

MLS named Larry Berg commissioner effective January 1, 2027, putting him in charge of leading the league into its next media rights negotiations as the Apple deal approaches its 2029 expiration. Berg's biggest challenge is proving MLS can keep the…

Basics Of Streaming explains how anti-piracy systems have become a critical part of live sports streaming infrastructure as platforms work to protect high-value content in real time. The piece outlines how DRM, watermarking, AI monitoring, and network-level enforcement help reduce…

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment is launching Detroit SportsNet, a new network that will carry local broadcasts of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings while offering a direct-to-consumer streaming service for $19.99 per month or $189.99 annually. MLB Media will…

Netflix is reportedly in talks with Barry Bonds and CC Sabathia to join its broadcast team for the San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees Opening Day game on March 25, 2026. The move signals how seriously Netflix is taking…

Alt-casts have evolved from a novelty into a strategic necessity for networks and streamers facing rising sports rights costs. By offering multiple tailored versions of the same game, such as personality driven, IP based, gaming styled, or analyst focused formats,…

MSG Networks restructured $804 million in debt down to $210 million through a refinancing deal with JPMorgan, supported by Sphere Entertainment and MSG Networks' own cash contributions. As part of the deal, MSGN slashed the Knicks and Rangers' media rights…

ESPN enters this week’s NFL Draft under its expiring rights deal, with no renewal in place and mounting competition from Amazon, Fox, YouTube, and Netflix. While insiders say it would be a “shocker” if ESPN lost the rights entirely, the…

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…

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…

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…