Tag: sports programming

Versant has signed an exclusive multiyear media rights deal with League One Volleyball (LOVB), marking its first original sports rights acquisition and anchoring its broader strategy around women’s sports. As it prepares to spin out from NBCUniversal, Versant is leaning…

The NFL is revamping its "NFL Top 100" series as a short-form, player-voted countdown on X, aiming to boost engagement by meeting fans where they already debate — on social. While the top 10 will still air on NFL Network,…

NBCUniversal has submitted a bid to acquire Major League Baseball broadcast rights previously held by ESPN, covering both regular-season and postseason games. The offer is reportedly at a lower rate than ESPN's $550 million annual deal, which ends after the…

Roku, Hello Sunshine, and Rich Eisen Productions are launching Women’s Sports Now, a weekly studio show on The Roku Channel dedicated to women’s sports. Hosted by Renee Montgomery, Sarah Tiana, and Suzy Shuster, the series will feature highlights, analysis, and…

The Roku Channel has made notable strides, achieving 2% of TV viewing time according to Nielsen's Gauge report—outpacing Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Tubi. Head of Content David Eilenberg emphasizes Roku’s strategy of avoiding massive spending wars, instead focusing on specific…

Venu Sports is nearing its official launch following a $220 million settlement between Disney, Fox, and TNT Sports with Fubo. This resolution cleared legal obstacles, including Fubo's lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, which delayed Venu's debut. The streaming service, a JV…

Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…

Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries on Mike Tyson, covering his rise, struggles, and redemption. The announcement follows Tyson's record-breaking fight with Jake Paul, which drew 108 million viewers, becoming Netflix’s most-streamed live event ever. The series bolsters Netflix’s expanding…

Vice Media is launching a sports division, shifting Vice TV to a sports-first focus with over 50 hours of original programming, including docuseries on Rick Pitino and John Calipari, and partnerships with Omaha Productions. This move supports Vice’s post-bankruptcy efforts…

The Hollywood Reporter highlights how NFL Films is evolving as the NFL positions itself to take over Hollywood. With projects like an in-season Hard Knocks, a late-night show hosted by Jason Kelce, and partnerships with Skydance Sports, the studio is…