DAZN Archives - Awful Announcing

Jim Lampley on HBO’s final boxing broadcast, and on the cover of his new book. (Oxidized Souline on YouTube/Simon and Schuster.)

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Jim Lampley talks calling Times Square fight and his ‘It Happened!’ book, plus how boxing has ‘personalities come off the page’

Top Rank Boxing likely splitting media rights between multiple partners

"The reason for that is because there’s so many different outlets for people."

Ligue 1 embroiled in media rights disaster with DAZN

The streamer has been withholding media rights payments and recently rejected a compromise from a mediator.

LIV Golf, DAZN ink global broadcast deal

The partnership will include the launch of a free, ad-supported service called LIV Golf+.

TNT Sports and DAZN team up for FIFA Club World Cup

24 matches will air across TNT, TBS, and truTV.

Boxers collide with cameraman, crash through announce table in heavyweight title fight

"How embarrassing is it that this fight has been allowed to continue?"

DAZN nearing $1b deal with Saudi Arabia

The investment is part of a larger effort by Saudi Arabia to normalize its perception on a global stage through professional sports.

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp makes major sale to DAZN

DAZN has purchased the Australian cable television company Foxtel for $2.1 billion.

Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn sees Fury-Usyk 2 as chance for boxing fans to enjoy ‘real fights’

"I kind of want a universal message when I pitch up to these locations around the world."

League One Volleyball announces broadcast plans for inaugural season

Two matches will air on ESPN2, five matches will air on ESPNU, and 16 matches will be streamed on ESPN+.

Outsider has reportedly submitted highest bid for Women’s World Cup rights

A "non-traditional" media company has reportedly submitted the highest bid for 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup rights.

DAZN secures global media rights for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

The announcement comes amid reports that Saudi Arabia is prepared to make a $1 billion investment in DAZN.

Cameras capture boxer Sunny Edwards saying ‘I don’t even wanna be here’ during fight

"I don't have the same energy that I had for the sport -- for the process."

DAZN launches ‘NFL Travel Pass’ for international viewing

Now you can travel abroad without the added stress of finding a pub showing a shady NFL stream.

Ariel Helwani clears air on willingness to cover events in Saudi Arabia

"I know a lot has been said and written about their intentions. I feel like their intentions are to put on the biggest events, to grow the sport."

Short and to the Point: Oshae Jones on Olympic boxing, being feminine, women’s sports, and more

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Olympic bronze medalist boxer Oshae “Suga” Jones. Jessica and Oshae discuss a wide range...

The internet literally made sh*t up about Spanish footballer’s postgame interview

The stain seemed suspicious from the start.

Boxer/OnlyFans model says flashing crowd, DAZN audience was a mistake thanks to nipple stickers coming off

"I pull my top up and the stickers got stuck in my bra, so the whole world saw my tits."

DAZN picks up rights to NFL Game Pass International for 10 years

"We are confident that DAZN's innovative viewing experience technology will best serve millions of viewers around the world while also engaging a new generation of international NFL fans."

DAZN announces plan to buy Eleven Sports and Team Whistle, expanding international and digital reach

"The acquisition adds scale to our business. It is a big step forward in our mission to be the leading global sports platform."

DAZN announces three-part “The Making Of” docuseries on Canelo ahead of Sept. 17 fight with GGG

"I've always said that perhaps if I'd won that night, everything would have come my way."

Shams Charania reported that Colin Kaepernick “is investing” in the BIG3, then Kaepernick’s rep told The Athletic “It’s just not true.”

On Wednesday, Shams Charania reported Colin Kaepernick "is investing" in the BIG3, "which was on the verge of potentially shutting down." On Thursday, The Athletic reported that Kaepernick's representative denied any investment: "It's just not true."

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