AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says Sunday Ticket exclusivity “should remain as we go forward on DirecTV”
“The exclusivity [of Sunday Ticket] should remain as we go forward on DirecTV. We’re heavily invested in the NFL on DirecTV.”
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NFL spokesperson: “We never heard a word from [AT&T] until NFL Network and NFL RedZone were pulled”
When NFL Network (and NFL RedZone) went dark on AT&T U-verse and (AT&T-owned) DirecTV Now this week, AT&T...
NFL Network pulled from AT&T U-verse and DirecTV Now, AT&T says “We could not reach an agreement with the NFL”
"As we continue to manage content costs, we could not reach an agreement with the NFL to continue to carry their channels on U-verse TV and DIRECTV NOW."
DirecTV will reportedly not raise prices for NFL Sunday Ticket in 2019
With the end of its exclusivity with NFL apparently looming, DirecTV looks to keep current subscribers by standing pat on prices.
We can see the beginning of the end for the DirecTV satellite service
DirecTV’s last satellite was launched last month and older satellites won’t be replaced
Five things that could have been done to improve The Match
Removing the announcers, changing the rules, and modifying the format could have dramatically improved this event.
Turner reportedly sets Tiger-Phil PPV price at $25, David Levy says The Match shows AT&T/Warner Media’s combined strength
That's a pretty low price by PPV standards, which might reflect some of the challenges The Match faces.
Turner Sports to produce $9 million Tiger Woods v. Phil Mickelson 18-hole golf clash, available as a PPV on B/R Live and AT&T/DirecTV
This definitely shows the advantages of media scale.
Larry Scott says Pac-12 Networks have no DirecTV progress, AT&T U-Verse might drop them. Should they try part of the “Ballers” plan?
The Pac-12 Networks' carriage issues might get even worse if AT&T U-Verse drops them.
AT&T reports DirecTV lost more satellite subscribers in Q2, though DirecTV Now continues to grow
DirecTV Now's subscriber base is nearing 2 million, but that's not enough to offset revenue losses from traditional customers.
Justice Department appeals their loss in AT&T – Time Warner merger case
This appeal could potentially undo the AT&T - Time Warner merger, and could affect other sports media moves.
Disney could sell off RSNs piecemeal, Comcast, AT&T, Charter, Endeavor and CAA floated as possible buyers
If Disney sells the Fox RSNs separately, that might get even more players involved in the bidding.
AT&T reportedly hopes to acquire more sports rights, could make play for Chicago Cubs package
AT&T's merger with Time Warner gives it a robust portfolio of sports rights. Now it sounds as though it could be looking to add.
If the Chernin Group sells their interest in Otter Media to AT&T, will they focus more on expanding Barstool?
Barstool Sports parent Chernin Group is reportedly close to selling its half of Otter Media, which could lead to them investing more time and resources in the plans to expand Barstool's operations.
AT&T’s “very, very, skinny” sports-free streaming service launches this week
If this takes off, it could potentially affect sports rates going forward.
Comcast ignites Fox bidding war against Disney with $65 billion offer, tries to downplay antitrust concerns
Will Fox go for Comcast's higher bid, and their argument that antitrust regulators won't be too worried by it?
Three key potential sports implications from judge clearing AT&T’s bid for Time Warner
The deal was approved without conditions, and could have big impacts on Turner, Disney, Fox and Comcast.
AT&T reportedly paid Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s company $200,000 for “insights” during Time Warner merger evaluation
While their merger with Time Warner was being considered by the federal government, AT&T appears to have paid $200,000 to President Trump's personal lawyer for "insights into the new administration."
Dan Patrick to replace Joe Buck on DirecTV interview show ‘Undeniable’
Buck had hosted the show since it debuted in 2015.
What’s next for the Fox Sports Nets under Disney/ESPN?
Could a number of Fox Sports Net affiliates be sold to AT&T or NBC?
AT&T promises CNN and TBS won’t be pulled from other pay TV services if it buys Time Warner
AT&T throwing out Hail Mary passes in attempt to seal the deal with Time Warner.
Justice Department may require sale of Turner or DirecTV to approve AT&T/Time Warner deal
A demand to sell Turner may be "all about CNN."
Charter, Comcast, and AT&T all post big subscriber losses as cord cutting accelerates
Three of the biggest providers saw significant subscriber losses in Q3 of 2017.
Root Sports to be rebranded as AT&T Sports Networks (but not Root Northwest)
Root Sports Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain and Southwest will be changing to the AT&T Sports Network brand.
How the network/cable provider dispute sausage gets made
As the distribution has evolved, so have the contracts. Here’s why networks and providers are fighting and you’re once again stuck in the middle.