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/ 205 days ago

MLS Season Pass offers major discount for rest of 2024

Those who have not subscribed to MLS Season Pass for the 2024 season can take advantage of a major discount. Starting Wednesday, May 1, the seasonal option for MLS Season Pass drops to $69. Even though most teams have already played around 11 games in the current MLS season, much of the best action is […]

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/ 206 days ago

Peacock raises price just before 2024/25 Premier League season

Ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League, NBC's paid subscription service Peacock is raising its price. This is the second summer in a row Peacock is going up in monthly subscription costs. For the 2023/24 season, the service cost $5.99. That allowed it to be cheaper than the likes of ESPN+, and it would be the […]

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/ 207 days ago

MLS chief reveals stance on foreign leagues playing in USA

It's rare to see executives from MLS attending games in foreign leagues. With this in mind, eagle-eyed viewers who watched last Saturday's game between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund may have spotted a familiar face in the crowd. TV cameras zoomed in on MLS Commissioner Don Garber high-fiving RB Leipzig executives during the East German […]

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/ 209 days ago

Fanatiz secures 2024 Brasileirao broadcasting rights deal

Fanatiz has officially confirmed that they will broadcast Brasileirao matches during the 2024 season in the United States and Canada. The current campaign of the Brazilian top flight previously began back on April 13th. However, league officials were apparently not too concerned about having their games in overseas markets. As a result, the league started […]

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/ 210 days ago

CBS Sports announces new free UEFA Champions League channel

CBS Sports has officially launched a new broadcasting channel solely dedicated to the UEFA Champions League. The channel, appropriately called 'Champions League,' will feature year-round, 24/7 access to highlights from the prestigious competition. Not only can fans relive all of the best action from the current campaign, but the channel will also feature unforgettable moments […]

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/ 211 days ago

CBS to air both Champions League semifinals on national TV

Next week's UEFA Champions League semifinals will both be available on national TV via the CBS over-the-air channel. On Tuesday, April 30, Bayern Munich plays Real Madrid in the more-anticipated of the two last-four matchups. Then, on May 1, Borussia Dortmund hosts PSG at the Westfalenstadion. Both games are available via the CBS TV channel, […]

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/ 213 days ago

Where will Apple go next in bids for global streaming rights?

Apple is close to securing a major deal with FIFA to acquire global streaming rights to the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. If finalized, it would mark Apple's latest high-profile move into live sports broadcasting after inking deals with Major League Soccer, Major League Baseball, and others. But the Club World Cup […]

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/ 214 days ago

Apple adding FIFA Club World Cup could help MLS Season Pass

Apple is in talks with FIFA to acquire the global broadcast rights to 2025's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. If the deal between FIFA and Apple goes through later this month, the FIFA Club World Cup could be the rocket fuel that MLS (Major League Soccer) needs to drive subscriptions to MLS […]

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/ 216 days ago

CBS scores most-watched Champions League quarterfinal

CBS Sports has revealed some impressive viewership statistics from Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Arsenal faced off against Bayern Munich and Manchester City played Real Madrid on the day in their quests to advance on to the semifinals. Because the clubs in both fixtures entered the day level in the tie, there was extra pressure […]

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/ 217 days ago

Coverage of Brasileirao games in USA is in flux

For viewers in the United States, coverage of the 2024 season of the Brasileirao is in flux due to several issues caused by the league. Despite the season having launched on April 13, the issues have still been unresolved, sources informed World Soccer Talk. Through the end of the 2023 season, US-based streaming service Fanatiz […]

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/ 217 days ago

Official trailer for season 3 of Welcome to Wrexham released

The official trailer for season three of Welcome to Wrexham has finally been released. The latest installment of the hit series follows two incredibly successful seasons. The show has already collected a series of accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards. Season three of Welcome to Wrexham was initially scheduled to debut on FX on Thursday, […]

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/ 218 days ago

EFL games on USA TV to get improved viewing experiences

Soccer fans can look forward to improved USA EFL broadcasts starting in the 2024/25 season. The EFL (English Football League) has extended its partnership with global sports media company IMG through the 2028/29 campaign. This agreement aims to elevate production values across EFL competitions. The renewal comes after the EFL's record domestic TV rights deal […]

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/ 219 days ago

How to grade MLS Season Pass: Roaring success or messy failure?

With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer and Apple have created a streaming service ahead of its time. No other soccer league worldwide has a deal that's as revolutionary. The 10-year partnership, unheard of in soccer circles, ensures anyone can sign up and pay to watch games on a single platform. No blackouts. No headaches. […]

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/ 220 days ago

Martin Tyler required surgery after World Cup to save voice

Martin Tyler was on the verge of permanently losing his hallowed voice, but surgery in 2023 kept one of the most prominent commentators in the business. Having been behind the microphone for many games at the World Cup in Qatar, Martin Tyler returned home with a sore throat. Initially, he attributed his issues to hay […]

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/ 224 days ago

New EFL deal with Sky Sports: What it means for US soccer fans

US soccer fans are set for an exciting change to their consumption of the EFL after Sky Sports renewed their deal. A blockbuster new domestic broadcast deal between the English Football League and Sky Sports was announced on Monday. While the agreement is specific to the UK market, it will undoubtedly have ripple effects across […]