Randy Johnson stars in new DirecTV ad playing off his infamous bird incident
Johnson's new DirecTV commercial promotes "Bird Ballparks."
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DirecTV and Cox reach deal just before Super Bowl LVIII, a boon for Seattle and Dayton residents
Hours ahead of kickoff, this carriage dispute got resolved.
DirecTV customers in two cities could miss CBS Super Bowl coverage over Cox dispute
CBS affiliates in Seattle and Dayton, OH are affected here.
DirecTV and Cox headed for another potential blackout of local stations
Cox and DirecTV clash over carriage dispute, potentially blacking out the Super Bowl in two markets.
DirecTV and Tegna resolve carriage dispute, just in time for NFL playoff games
Watching the NFL playoffs this weekend just got easier for DirecTV subscribers in many markets.
DirecTV subscribers in Cleveland will be blacked out of Browns playoff game due to Tegna dispute
Cleveland Browns fans who subscribe to DirecTV might be very unhappy this weekend.
Tegna local affiliates go dark on DirecTV, impacting around 5 million customers
The latest carriage dispute impacts dozens of Tegna stations across the U.S., including numerous CBS and NBC affiliates.
DirecTV forced to modify Travis Kelce ads after NFL complaint
The ads themselves, including Kelce's performance, will remain unchanged.
DirecTV’s Rob Thun says RSN carriage battles may recur with broadcast TV: ‘We’re going to see a replay of this’
DirecTV becomes new Holiday Bowl title sponsor
"We look forward to showcasing DIRECTV as the destination for all your favorite sports – with or without a satellite – throughout the bowl season and in the exciting matchup at Petco Park on Dec. 27."
DirecTV exec doesn’t seem too fazed about losing NFL Sunday Ticket
While DirecTV's loss was YouTube's gain, the loss of NFL Sunday Ticket doesn't sting that much.
NFL Sunday Ticket boosting YouTube TV subscriber growth
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube has attracted an estimated 1.3 million sign-ups, and nearly half of those subscribers are new to YouTube TV.
Diamond demanding DirecTV pay for unaired Diamondbacks and Padres games
Diamond Sports requested a 60-day extension to bankruptcy proceedings
Diamond Sports is attempting to stretch its bankruptcy out longer.
Nexstar, DirecTV announce multi-year carriage deal
After two and a half months, Nexstar's affiliates are back on DirecTV for the foreseeable future.
Nexstar stations temporarily restored to DirecTV after two-plus month carriage dispute
Over 150 Nexstar affiliates have been restored to DirecTV as the two sides approach a resolution to their carriage dispute.
NFL claims to already have more Sunday Ticket subscribers on YouTube than on DirecTV
Things seem to be going well for the NFL, Sunday Ticket, and YouTube so far.
DirecTV strikes Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands Sunday Ticket deal
DirecTV still has Sunday Ticket rights for consumers, just in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
NFL blasts DirecTV for ‘deceptive advertising’ around Travis Kelce ad
DirecTV's Travis Kelce ads are not endearing themselves to the NFL.
YouTube blocks NFL/DirecTV plan for short-term Sunday Ticket in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
With YouTube not set to launch NFL Sunday Ticket in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands until at least November, the league and DirecTV tried to step in, but that may not work out.
DirecTV is giving new customers free NFL Sunday Ticket despite no longer having those rights
New DirecTV subscribers who sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket through Google can get a $400 prepaid Visa rewards card.
Tech companies reportedly interested in NBA local media rights if Diamond Sports bankruptcy worsens
If the Bally Sports RSNs are dropped by Comcast and/or DirecTV, tech companies could be poised to strike.
Travis Kelce is DirecTV’s new ‘Overly Direct Spokesperson,’ showing off SportsCentral and Sports Pack offerings
"I’ve loved seeing the DirectTV commercials over the years and I’m honored to follow in the footsteps of several football legends that I also call friends."
DirecTV claims renewal negotiations with Diamond Sports Group ‘have barely begun’
The Diamond Sports Group shouldn't take a renewal from DirecTV for granted.
Charter creates Spectrum package without RSNs, league networks, announces changes for their own RSNs
There are some very notable moves coming from Charter on the tiering front for regional sports networks, both their own and others they carry.