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Netflix scores 3-season NFL deal, broadens live sports push

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May 16, 2024 17:05

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After its monster $5 billion rights deal with WWE struck in January, streaming giant Netflix has made its first significant move into "non-scripted" live sports.

The NFL on Wednesday took another step toward its goal of making its games as widely available as possible by striking a three-year deal with Netflix.

Netflix will be the global home of the NFL's two Christmas Day marquee games. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the reigning two-time Kansas City Chiefs, while the Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens in the two holiday games.

Aug 26, 2022 20:08

No e-auction as clear winner in ICC media rights bidding: Report

MUMBAI: And so it came to pass. After the grandstanding had run its course, the International Cricket Council had a clear winner on its hands Friday. This after four competing broadcast networks submitted closed bids for the second most valuable media rights the game has to offer after the IPL, from what is the ICC's biggest by far market - the Indian subcontinent.

Aug 26, 2022 19:08

Cinépolis signs on as Asia Cup 2022 screening partner

MUMBAI: Cinépolis, India’s 1st international and the world’s 2nd largest movie theatre circuit by attendance, friday announced the screening of an exclusive set of matches of the Asia Cup LIVE in partnership with Asian Cricket Council.

Aug 25, 2022 19:08

ICC on backfoot as b'casters fume over bid process, PwC exits

The International Cricket Council is facing heat from broadcasters after PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PwC) announced they will no longer serve as auditors for the upcoming media bidding process.

Aug 25, 2022 17:08

Sony confirms acing US Open media rights for next 3 years

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has confirmed the inking of a three-year deal to broadcast the US Open starting with the 2022 edition, a development first reported by SportzPower last week. For the record, Disney Star was the incumbent rights holder.

Aug 25, 2022 17:08

YuppTV scores Asia Cup streaming rights in 70+ countries

ATLANTA: South Asian diaspora focused Global OTT platform YuppTV has bagged the broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2022.

Aug 24, 2022 17:08

Monumental Sports & Entertainment NBC Sports Washington

Monumental Sports & Entertainment to acquire NBC Sports Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Monumental Sports & Entertainment and NBCUniversal parent Comcast Corporation Tuesday agreed terms under which MSE will acquire 100% of the equity interests in NBC Sports Washington by acquiring NBCUniversal’s 67% stake in the network. MSE currently owns 33% of NBC Sports Washington, which it acquired in 2016. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Aug 22, 2022 18:08

ICC tweaks media rights sale process after pressure from b'casters

Acting on expected lines, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly making changes to the bidding process in the sale of media rights for the India market, following concerted pressure from broadcasters.

Aug 19, 2022 15:08

Sony Sports Network aces broadcast rights for US Open

MUMBAI: This is interesting. It looks like Disney Star has taken a strategic call to let go media rights to the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the calendar year. The rights have been picked up by Sony Pictures Networks India. Without any fanfare it needs mentioning.

Aug 19, 2022 15:08

Qatar 2022: beIN Sports partners Twitter to share bespoke content

DOHA, Qatar: beIN Media Group and its flagship channel beIN Sports, official broadcaster of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with Twitter to share bespoke content throughout the world’s biggest football event, which kicks off on 20 November.

Aug 19, 2022 11:08

NCAA's Big Ten inks $7.5bn media rights deal with CBS, FOX, NBC

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's Big Ten Conference, representing major universities in the United States, announced Thursday it has reached a massive new seven-year media rights agreement with CBS, FOX and NBC that kicks off July 1, 2023, and runs through to the 2029-30 season.

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