Warner Bros. Discovery asks for ‘sweetened’ bids from three suitors
The company is looking to make a decision about a potential sale by Christmas.
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Netflix, Comcast, Paramount officially submit bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
The future of TNT Sports is up in the air.
Netflix, Comcast, Paramount all preparing formal bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD is looking to conclude its sale exploration by year's end.
Comcast hires bankers to explore Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
They are the second company, along with Paramount, to formally explore a bid.
Disney, Comcast ‘quietly’ renew carriage agreement, Xfinity subs still without ESPN Unlimited
Awful Announcing has learned that the delay is due to work being done on the product's tech side to accommodate Xfinity subscribers.
Carriage Craziness: NBC, Univision stare down YouTube TV blackout, YES Network eyes darkness on Comcast
Comcast bumping Monumental Sports Network to premium tier
Similar to other regional sports networks, Monumental will move to the "Ultimate TV" tier at a cost of about $20 more per month.
Versant considering streaming partnership with Peacock, others, per report
"All other things being equal, we'd like to continue to work with and partner with NBCU and Peacock going forward."
Comcast launches all-in-one ‘World Soccer Ticket’ bundle
The package will include Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Liga MX, CONCACAF Champions Cup, NWSL, and more.
Comcast confirms Marquee Sports Network move to premium tier
The move is consistent with Comcast's greater strategy surrounding regional sports networks.
Disney (finally) closes Hulu deal, ESPN integration on the way
After two years sorting out a final valuation, Disney has completed the purchase of Comcast's stake in Hulu.
Comcast, CHSN reportedly reach agreement
"Good news, White Sox fans..."
What is Versant? A detailed explainer for sports fans
NBC to sell spinoff Versant’s ads for two years
It's unclear if the partnership will extend beyond then.
Comcast spinoff ‘Versant’ unlikely to acquire other cable assets
The new entity will launch by the end of 2025.
Comcast expects NBA will be ‘launch pad’ for Peacock
"We continue to think that acquiring the rights to bring the NBA back to NBC and Peacock is a big deal, big moment, big accomplishment."
Chicago Blackhawks owner says team’s viewership decline ‘unacceptable’
"At the end of the day, the availability of our games on TV this past season was unacceptable — and our fans deserve better."
Local NHL viewership a mixed bag, distribution proves key factor
Carriage disputes and new local media rights arrangements proved the biggest factors impacting NHL viewership this season.
Bulls president: Comcast acting in ‘bad faith’ amid CHSN dispute
"It's discriminatory. It doesn't make any sense to me."
YES Network-Comcast ‘continued distribution’ is not a new deal, per source
The agreement is functionally an extension of the old deal, meaning this saga is not over.
Comcast, YES Network ‘have reached an agreement for continued distribution’
Welcome news for fans of the Yankees and Nets.
YES Network CEO skewers Comcast on-air amid carriage dispute
"Despite our attempts to negotiate a new carriage agreement with them, Comcast has refused to negotiate."
YES Network, Comcast reach extension, avoid blackouts for now
The two sides now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31 to strike a deal.
YES and Marquee could lose Comcast carriage Friday as part of Sinclair negotiations
The current extension between Comcast and Sinclair expires early Friday morning.
NY Gov: YES Network may go dark on Comcast soon
"Both broadcasting parties need to stay at the table and resolve this dispute without impacting fans."