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/ 24 days ago

Peacock reveals launch date for Premier League Multiview

In the 2024 Summer Olympics, Peacock unveiled its Multiview feature that is now coming to its Premier League coverage. The program allows fans to see up to four screens at once. During the Olympics, that was pivotal to keep track of all the events happening simultaneously across different venues. Users could select as many as […]

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/ 33 days ago

MLS casts doubt on its future with Apple TV for the first time

The deal between Apple and MLS to broadcast every game in the American top flight was always a risk. In 2023, MLS Commissioner Don Garber even admitted it. On one hand, removing MLS from regional sports networks as well as only offering a slim number of games on FOX Sports has produced underwhelming results. On […]

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/ 34 days ago

FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament's history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the […]

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/ 35 days ago

Bundesliga can follow EFL in ditching ESPN in next media rights

The German Bundesliga may be going down a similar path as the EFL because of its partnership with American media agency Relevent. Currently, the German top flight has a rights deal with ESPN through the end of the 2025/26 season. Until then, all games are available on ESPN+ with a small handful of games also […]

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/ 36 days ago

Who are FOX's competitors for World Cup media rights in USA?

FOX has set itself as the home of international soccer in the United States with media rights for the men's and women's World Cup. The broadcaster has the rights to the men's World Cup through the 2026 tournament, which shapes up to be historic for those in the United States. However, after that, there is […]

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/ 39 days ago

Columbus-Miami: Biggest MLS game delivers poor TV ratings

The most highly-anticipated MLS game of the entire 2024 season thus far delivered dismal ratings across US television. The October 2nd game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami featured two teams fighting for the Supporters’ Shield. It also featured the two best coaches in MLS (Wilfried Nancy and Tata Martino) as well as the biggest […]

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/ 41 days ago

'Roy Kent' confirms his Ted Lasso season 4 option picked up

Brett Goldstein has confirmed that his option for a fourth season of Ted Lasso has been picked up. He portrays the beloved Roy Kent on the hit series. The actor revealed that he learned the news from his representatives. Thus, he has only added to the growing excitement for more from the award-winning Apple TV+ […]

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/ 41 days ago

YouTube deal helps WSL more than triple viewership figures

England's Women's Super League (WSL) is experiencing a major boost in viewership so far this season. Ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, which began in September, the league announced a new broadcasting partnership. Sky Sports and the BBC retained media rights to half of the division's 132 total fixtures throughout the season. However, the other half […]

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/ 49 days ago

BeIN SPORTS still yet to pay Ligue 1 in broadcasting deal

BeIN SPORTS and Ligue 1 officials are still going head-to-head over broadcasting payments. The Qatari sports network previously secured a last-minute deal alongside DAZN to broadcast French top-flight matches. The two media companies struck a deal with Ligue 1 just ahead of the current campaign. In the agreement, beIN SPORTS and DAZN are supposed to […]

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/ 49 days ago

Ted Lasso season 4 fans grow with Richmond captain on board

As speculation grows about the future of Ted Lasso, AFC Richmond captain Isaac McAdoo, portrayed by Kola Bokinni, has added his voice to the chorus of those supporting a potential fourth season. Despite the show’s third season seemingly wrapping up the stories of many characters, Bokinni has made it clear that he is ready to return […]

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/ 52 days ago

The rise and fall of MLS on TV due to increased competition

In 2013, during an interview with journalists, MLS Commissioner Don Garber declared there was too much soccer on television. At that time, Garber said, “You’ve got Mexican soccer. You’ve got Major League Soccer. There’s way too much soccer on television. I think all of us got to figure out a way to narrow that window […]

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/ 53 days ago

DirecTV, DISH merger could see Sling, DirecTVStream merge

DirecTV is currently in advanced discussions to acquire their rival, Dish Network, as part of a merger. The companies were previously the two biggest satellite television providers in the United States. Nevertheless, they have since gone in different directions in recent years. Dish Network reached its peak popularity back in 2010 with 14.1 million total […]

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/ 54 days ago

Fubo's popular Multiview feature launches on Roku in beta

Fubo has officially announced that it is launching its Multiview feature in beta on select Roku devices. The streaming service company previously introduced the popular feature back in the summer of 2020. However, users could only access Multiview at the time on Apple TV devices. Nevertheless, Fubo is finally bringing the feature to select Roku […]

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/ 54 days ago

Is Saudi Arabia the financial savior of DAZN?

The Saudi Arabian sports scene is becoming an increasingly lucrative arena, and DAZN, the streaming giant backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik, may have found a lifeline there. After years of significant financial losses, DAZN is exploring potential partnerships and expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The streaming platform's relationship with the Saudi Pro League […]

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/ 57 days ago

Ted Lasso star drops clues about more seasons amid return talk

Fans of Ted Lasso may have reason to get excited, as there are growing whispers of the beloved show returning for more seasons. Jason Sudeikis, who stars as the affable Ted Lasso, is reportedly preparing to bring the character back. Actor Lloyd Griffith expressed his hopes for not just one, but multiple future seasons. After the third […]