Streaming News
Delving into Netflix’s claim that ‘over 200 countries’ watched Chiefs vs. Steelers on Christmas
An impressive number -- but was it possible?
Several bars and restaurants may not carry Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL games
Any establishment that wants to air the games must subscribe to EverPass.
NBA app to stream all EYBL Scholastic Showcase games and some Chosen-1 Invitational games for free
The NBA app will stream all five EYBL games this weekend, plus two Chosen-1 Invitational games.
Streamers are holding crazy Cyber Monday sales to attract customers
While executives love to talk about churn reduction in a more mature market for streaming services, market share is still top-of-mind.
Pit reporter James Pike called full FloRacing NASCAR Regional broadcast of South Carolina 400 after tech collapse
James Pike wound up taking on a play-by-play role due to technical issues.
NFL Draft to ‘lean’ into streaming with next media rights deal
ESPN's rights to the NFL Draft are set to expire after 2025.
Sports Streaming Outrage Meter: Big Ten and Notre Dame on Peacock
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Flagship still set for Fall 2025 launch
"I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited than anything I’ve been attached to or worked on."
Netflix doesn’t make weight for stream of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight
"Netflix is finding out in real time how hard it is to produce live TV."
ESPN+ is coming to Disney+ for bundle subscribers
Ahead of a full direct to consumer launch next year, ESPN is bringing ESPN+ content to Disney+ for people signed up for their bundle.
Diamond Sports’ FanDuel Sports Networks to offer single-game NBA, NHL pricing options
In-market fans of NBA and NHL teams broadcast on the FanDuel Sports Networks may soon have single-game options.
Twitch deletes controversial post congratulating streamer Kai Cenat for breaking platform subscriber record
Twitch has yet to issue any form of apology for the now-deleted post.
Paramount+ sees revenue, subscriber increases amidst Peacock partnership speculation
It was another strong quarter for Paramount+ as the streamer now has double the subs as Peacock, a rumored potential partner.
Adam Schefter denies using illegal streams to watch ‘Thursday Night Football’
"I was accused of trying to save $8.99 a month when my wife spends an average of $8.99 a minute with Amazon."
‘Thursday Night Football’ reaching pre-Amazon viewership through Week 9
Amazon's streaming-only package is up 4% year-over-year.
Jimmy ‘Jomboy’ O’Brien talks ‘Warehouse Games’: ‘It’s going to have a really big ceiling’
Andrew Siciliano reflects on co-hosting ‘Gold Zone’ with Scott Hanson at Olympics
"It was a really, really fun experience."
Nielsen first-party data inclusion approved by Media Rating Council, may expand beyond ‘Thursday Night Football’
Adam Schefter appears to use illegal streaming site to watch ‘Thursday Night Football’
"Schefty is going to get meth streams seized by Monday."
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella: Peacock wasn’t originally meant for sports streaming
"Peacock wasn't meant to have sports initially. We were trying to be what Netflix was or what Hulu was."
Continued Peacock losses opens door to potential streaming merger
Even with a flood of new subscribers for the Olympics, Peacock saw heavy losses last quarter, leaving open the possibility of merger talks.
Private equity CEO regrets not investing in controversial Power Slap league
"I thought it was the dumbest thing in the world."
Stephen A. Smith on sports media: ‘You better adapt, or you’ll be left behind’
"There's a transition that's taking place, and you better adapt, or you will be left behind."
Fubo launches standalone streaming options with FanDuel Sports Network, Paramount+ with Showtime, and NBA League Pass
These offerings can be bought through Fubo's MVPD packages, but also on their own, and both can be integrated with Fubo's collection of FAST channels.
Apple TV to produce Yankees-Dodgers World Series docuseries
Apple TV+ continues to emphasize its sports content strategy.