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/ todayWho are FOX's competitors for World Cup media rights in USA?
FOX has set itself as the home of international soccer in the United States with media rights for the men's and women's World Cup. The broadcaster has the rights to the men's World Cup through the 2026 tournament, which shapes up to be historic for those in the United States. However, after that, there is […]
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/ 3 days agoColumbus-Miami: Biggest MLS game delivers poor TV ratings
The most highly-anticipated MLS game of the entire 2024 season thus far delivered dismal ratings across US television. The October 2nd game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami featured two teams fighting for the Supporters’ Shield. It also featured the two best coaches in MLS (Wilfried Nancy and Tata Martino) as well as the biggest […]
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/ 5 days ago'Roy Kent' confirms his Ted Lasso season 4 option picked up
Brett Goldstein has confirmed that his option for a fourth season of Ted Lasso has been picked up. He portrays the beloved Roy Kent on the hit series. The actor revealed that he learned the news from his representatives. Thus, he has only added to the growing excitement for more from the award-winning Apple TV+ […]
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/ 5 days agoYouTube deal helps WSL more than triple viewership figures
England's Women's Super League (WSL) is experiencing a major boost in viewership so far this season. Ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, which began in September, the league announced a new broadcasting partnership. Sky Sports and the BBC retained media rights to half of the division's 132 total fixtures throughout the season. However, the other half […]
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/ 8 days agoHow to watch Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers: Oct. 10-15
The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers in October signal the halfway point in the qualifying phase in South America. This month, each team will play two games to bring their total up to 10 games played so far. Then, in November, each team will be two-thirds of the way through the qualifying cycle. Yet, for the […]
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/ 13 days agoBeIN SPORTS still yet to pay Ligue 1 in broadcasting deal
BeIN SPORTS and Ligue 1 officials are still going head-to-head over broadcasting payments. The Qatari sports network previously secured a last-minute deal alongside DAZN to broadcast French top-flight matches. The two media companies struck a deal with Ligue 1 just ahead of the current campaign. In the agreement, beIN SPORTS and DAZN are supposed to […]
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/ 13 days agoTed Lasso season 4 fans grow with Richmond captain on board
As speculation grows about the future of Ted Lasso, AFC Richmond captain Isaac McAdoo, portrayed by Kola Bokinni, has added his voice to the chorus of those supporting a potential fourth season. Despite the show’s third season seemingly wrapping up the stories of many characters, Bokinni has made it clear that he is ready to return […]
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/ 16 days agoThe rise and fall of MLS on TV due to increased competition
In 2013, during an interview with journalists, MLS Commissioner Don Garber declared there was too much soccer on television. At that time, Garber said, “You’ve got Mexican soccer. You’ve got Major League Soccer. There’s way too much soccer on television. I think all of us got to figure out a way to narrow that window […]
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/ 17 days agoDirecTV, DISH merger could see Sling, DirecTVStream merge
DirecTV is currently in advanced discussions to acquire their rival, Dish Network, as part of a merger. The companies were previously the two biggest satellite television providers in the United States. Nevertheless, they have since gone in different directions in recent years. Dish Network reached its peak popularity back in 2010 with 14.1 million total […]
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/ 18 days agoFubo's popular Multiview feature launches on Roku in beta
Fubo has officially announced that it is launching its Multiview feature in beta on select Roku devices. The streaming service company previously introduced the popular feature back in the summer of 2020. However, users could only access Multiview at the time on Apple TV devices. Nevertheless, Fubo is finally bringing the feature to select Roku […]
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/ 18 days agoIs Saudi Arabia the financial savior of DAZN?
The Saudi Arabian sports scene is becoming an increasingly lucrative arena, and DAZN, the streaming giant backed by billionaire Len Blavatnik, may have found a lifeline there. After years of significant financial losses, DAZN is exploring potential partnerships and expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The streaming platform's relationship with the Saudi Pro League […]
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/ 21 days agoTed Lasso star drops clues about more seasons amid return talk
Fans of Ted Lasso may have reason to get excited, as there are growing whispers of the beloved show returning for more seasons. Jason Sudeikis, who stars as the affable Ted Lasso, is reportedly preparing to bring the character back. Actor Lloyd Griffith expressed his hopes for not just one, but multiple future seasons. After the third […]
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/ 25 days agoInfantino calls urgent broadcaster meeting about Club World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly organizing an emergency meeting regarding broadcasting rights for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. According to The Athletic, the briefing is set to take place on Friday and will include several top television executives. The situation is getting tense because the competition is now less than nine months away. […]
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/ 26 days agoBorussia Dortmund channel coming to Pluto TV due to deal
Borussia Dortmund and Pluto TV have officially unveiled a new partnership. The free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service remains one of the top companies in its genre. Pluto previously announced in 2023 that it had over 80 million monthly active users. Founded in 2013, Pluto eventually became part of Paramount Global in 2020. As a […]
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/ 26 days agoDFL hires Relevent to sell Bundesliga media rights in USA
The German Football League, abbreviated in German as the DFL, has signed a deal with American media agency Relevent. This agreement will help the Bundesliga sell the media rights of its soccer competitions to audiences on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. In other words, the deal between Relevent and the DFL will help build […]