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EPL commentators on NBC: Sep. 23 & 24

With the first batch of European games now in the rear-view mirror, top clubs in the Premier League return to domestic action in a crowded table. This weekend, two games stand out among the rest in the Premier League. However, let's get to those in a second. Manchester City kicks the weekend off on Saturday […]

Apple TV

/ 392 days ago

ESPN and NBC are not afraid of Apple streaming live sports

The sports media world has been buzzing with speculation that Apple could make a massive move to acquire ESPN from Disney in a deal worth up to $50 billion. This potential blockbuster acquisition could have huge implications for the sports broadcasting landscape and how fans consume sports content. Apple's foray into sports and ESPN interest […]

EPL commentators on NBC: Sep. 16 to 18

After the September international break, the Premier League returns in a huge way. We may not have a traditional derby like Arsenal against Manchester United from just before the hiatus. However, there are some key matchups among teams toward the top of the fledgling Premier League table. On Saturday, Manchester City looks to create a […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 401 days ago

NBC releases Referees Mic’d Up show to viewers in USA

This week, the special episode Match Officials Mic'd Up premiered on NBC Sports' YouTube channel. Howard Webb, a former Premier League referee, and Michael Owen, an ex-soccer player, may not be the most attention-grabbing TV duo. The new program from the pair, though, has the potential to be entertaining. The english refereeing association the PGMOL […]

EPL commentators on NBC: Sep. 1 to 3

Now that the summer transfer window is just about in the rearview mirror, the squads for the remainder of the Premier League are set. Unsurprisingly, the English top flight smashed other clubs when it comes to spending. English clubs continued to break records for individual players. Declan Rice held the record when he moved to […]

EPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 25 to 27

At what point is it too early for teams to be celebrating or panicking? After gameweek three, we might have a clearer picture. Arsenal picked up a massive win at Crystal Palace with 10 men. Manchester City also had a big weekend last time out with a win over Newcastle United. At the other end […]

EPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 18 to 21

Well, we are off and running in the Premier League. Certain top-flight sides left their fans wanting more. For example, Everton lost, and it is already under the microscope again. Some teams impressed, including Manchester City and Newcastle. City beat newcomers Burnley at Turf Moor, while Newcastle put out a phenomenal performance by thrashing Aston […]

Chelsea

/ 427 days ago

Peacock scores most-streamed Premier League game of all time

Even though NBC put a hefty chunk of the Premier League opening weekend on Peacock, that did not slow down the viewers from watching. The biggest game on the service of the weekend, Liverpool's trip down south to play Chelsea, broke the record in terms of average minute audience for a Premier League game on […]

EPL Commentators on NBC: August 11 to 14

The Premier League is back. Finally. After a couple of months away the English top flight brings with it major expectations for several teams. However, all of the eyes are still on Manchester City. Fresh off winning the treble, which was just the second in English soccer history, City has eyes on a fifth league […]
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Cord Cutting

/ 435 days ago

Comcast loses over 12% of cable subscribers in the last year

Cable TV providers like Comcast continue to lose their battle against streaming as more and more subscribers decide to cut the cord. With the popularity of streaming services rising, more people see streaming as a cheaper option to fill their niche needs. Technology insider website Techdirt reports that over the last 12 months, Comcast has […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 442 days ago

Peacock to stream majority of Premier League opening weekend

NBC has designated most of the 10 games in the opening weekend of the Premier League to stream exclusively on Peacock. The paid streaming platform played a key role last season as it had many games exclusive on the service. Many of those were key games for the league's standings, including both of the games […]

NBC Sports

/ 455 days ago

Peacock raising its subscription price in August

The Peacock subscription price will no longer be $4.99 per month. Starting in August, NBC's paid streaming platform is bumping up all subscription prices. This is a trend that has been standard among other options. For example, ESPN+ and Paramount+ both bumped their prices up within the last 12 months. ESPN+ is now $9.99 per […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 474 days ago

Peacock promo code to use to save $30 on sports and more

A Peacock promo code can help unlock a significant helping of content. In addition to the live sports offerings, Peacock is notable for its movies and TV shows. Programs such as The Office and Yellowstone are exclusive to Peacock and are both critically acclaimed. However, for sports, NBC's paid streaming platform is essential. You can […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 488 days ago

Premier League releases 23/24 schedule; Season returns Aug 11

The Premier League has released its complete schedule for the upcoming 23/24 season. While every team has the same fixture list, the timing of these matches can be crucial. Many fans particularly pick out the opening round of games and the final matchups of the campaign. Keeping with tradition, Premier League title holders will host […]

Peacock TV

/ 492 days ago

Are Peacock Women's World Cup games in English?

All of the 2023 Women's World Cup games are available on Peacock, but are those in English? Peacock serves a crucial role for fans of the Premier League. There, Premier League viewers can watch most of the league's games each weekend during the season. Plus, those are English-language broadcasts. NBCUniversal, which oversees both Peacock and […]