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Copa America 2024
/ 144 days agoCopa America: FOX loses USA and Mexico fans; What next?
While the inquisition begins in the United States around the national team crashing out of Copa America, FOX and TelevisaUnivision are picking up the pieces. With the USA's elimination on Monday night preceded by Mexico's capitulation on Sunday, the two most popular teams for viewers in the US are out of the tournament. Consequently, US […]
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/ 144 days agoParamount+ seeks merger with other streaming service, incl Max
Paramount is continuing to look for a partner regarding their streaming service as new reports of a merger surface. It was revealed back in February that Paramount+ and Peacock were deep in discussions about potentially joining forces. Five months later, however, the move has ultimately failed to materialize. While a partnership between the two companies […]
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/ 145 days agoMLS Season Pass drops price for remainder of 2024 season
MLS Season Pass is half-off for the rest of the 2024 season. Based on league play, all teams are beyond the halfway point in the season. Consequently, the push for the MLS Cup Playoffs will ramp up, and MLS Season Pass has coverage of every game available. As of July 1, fans can get a […]
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/ 147 days agoApple TV+ market share overtakes soccer-centric competitor
Apple TV+ has seen a slow but gradual growth since its launch back in 2019. The streaming service was essentially late to the game when they arrived on the scene. After all, popular over-the-top on-demand subscription services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have all been in place for over a decade. While […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 148 days agoFOX commentator schedule for Euro 2024 round of 16
The group stage of Euro 2024 flew by, which means American broadcaster FOX is preparing its commentators for the round of 16. The knockout stages of the tournament feature most of the top teams. Despite shaky performances from the favorites, including England, France and Portugal, the round of 16 ensures considerable drama. FOX is using […]
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/ 148 days agoFIFA looking for $2 billion streaming service partner
FIFA is reportedly looking for investors to significantly expand their very own streaming service. FIFA+, the governing body's streaming service, was previously launched in 2022 as a way to offer soccer fans additional content. Accessing this content, which includes select live matches, is currently free to all users. Viewers do, however, have to watch advertisements […]
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/ 149 days agoEFL renew radio rights with talkSPORT and BBC for coverage
The English Football League (EFL) has renewed its national radio rights contract with talkSPORT and BBC Radio. This marks a historic milestone for the oldest professional football league tournament in the world. Throughout the next four seasons, fans will have access to live commentary and updates for every English Football League match. TalkSPORT has secured […]
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/ 150 days agoEFL schedule released; Update on US TV broadcast news
The English Football League (EFL) schedule for the 2024/25 season is out, featuring several intriguing matches among the 72 teams. Consisting of England's second-tier Championship, as well as League One and League Two, the trio of divisions are set to air in England on Sky Sports. The network previously struck a massive $1.1 billion deal […]
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/ 150 days agoThe moment Alexi Lalas lost all credibility as a soccer analyst
Alexi Lalas has been a controversial figure as an analyst for FOX Sports and its coverage of major international soccer tournaments. The two-time World Cup player for the USMNT is arguably the most recognizable face among American soccer analysts, and that is what he wants. His loud style embodies the American patriotism that the country […]
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/ 150 days agoWhere can we watch Copa America in India and other countries?
Interest in Copa America 2024 remains high as the tournament is set to enter its second week. The competition is widely seen as one of the top national team tournaments in the world. After all, Copa America generally features popular nations such as Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. However, the current iteration of the competition also […]
Copa America 2024
/ 151 days agoUSA sets record-breaking viewership figures in Bolivia win
Sunday night's Copa America game between the United States and Bolivia scored a record-breaking viewership of 4.665 million across FOX Sports and TelevisaUnivision. The primetime broadcast slot of 6 p.m. ET when the USMNT kicked off paid major dividends for FOX and TelevisaUnivision, the rights holders for Copa America. Specifically on the FOX broadcast channel, […]
Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 151 days agoOlympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed
NBC Sports has officially unveiled its Olympic soccer commentator lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony for the upcoming games in France is set for July 26th. Men's soccer, however, will kick off two days prior and women's soccer is then scheduled to begin on July 25th. The American men will be represented […]
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/ 151 days agoSave and get Paramount+ now before price increase
We now know when and by how much Paramount+ is going through with its latest price increase. On Aug. 20, 2024, CBS's paid streaming platform will go up in price by $2. Therefore, Paramount+ will go from $5.99 to $7.99 for its monthly subscription. However, the annual option for Paramount+ remains the same. Year-long subscriptions […]
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/ 152 days agoFOX adds Women's Euro 2025, prioritizes international focus
FOX made another splash in the American soccer media landscape by locking up the rights to the UEFA Women's Euro in 2025. The top international women's soccer competition in Europe previously aired on ESPN. However, in 2025, it joins an impressive array of international soccer competitions airing in the United States on FOX. With the […]
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/ 155 days agoFOX shows Euro 2024 success outside of England viewership
For viewers in the United States, England was always going to dominate viewership on FOX for Euro 2024. The close connection to the Premier League props up fans' knowledge of who is playing. Only two players for the Three Lions come from clubs outside of the most-watched soccer league in the United States. Therefore, FOX […]