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Average NFL team valuations have soared to $6.49 billion, largely thanks to the enormous media rights deals they have signed, which are worth 85% more than the previously inked deal. And private equity wants a share in the growth.

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NBA viewership continues to trend behind last season; the NHL had another, albeit slight, drop on Tuesday; plus racing and soccer.

Recent sports TV ratings news, including NASCAR and Formula 1 racing, the NHL on TNT and the first season of the NWSL on ION.

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Game 5 attracted 18.6 million viewers; total postseason viewing was best since 2017

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Disney+, ESPN+ will present a Sony-powered animated version of Dec. 9 Bengals-Cowboys game featuring Springfield’s favorite family

Cable unit lost fewer broadband subscribers than expected

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Cost and performance concerns are prompting some organizations to rethink their approach to the public cloud

Viewers will be able to directly subscribe to the 24-hour network and on demand content for $9.99 a month

They leveraged 5G Dual Connectivity to combine mid-band spectrum with mmWave, reaching peak uplink speeds over 2.2 Gbps

The findings emphasised the need for media organisations to adopt a more structured approach to leveraging data, automating tasks, and connecting systems

Media and telecoms giant Comcast is exploring the possibility of spinning off its cable networks.

65% of U.S. internet households use either Roku, Samsung or Amazon as their primary CTV platform, Parks reports

Will use the cloud-native video production solution to stream EuroLeague Basketball games in France and Monaco

Broadcast net aired more than 130 hours of pro women’s soccer content

Paramount Global’s DTC revenue rose as linear networks continued to slump

Owners have already approved the league to play up to eight games outside the U.S., beginning next season—and they are wasting no time.

Paramount, in its Q3 earnings released Friday, reported the addition of 3.5 million subscribers to Paramount+ at the end of September.

Kirk Goldsberry of “The Ringer” said he met with the league in 2019 to discuss potential changes to the three-point arc.

The total number of Max subscribers grew by 7.2 million to 110.5 million globally by the end of September, and TNT played a role.

After the final international game of the 2024 season, the richest, most powerful league has plans—and the opportunity—to go more global.

A Super Bowl rematch accentuated the league’s regular-season ceiling, and an exclusive streaming broadcast revealed a surprising floor.

Through eight games of Amazon Prime Video’s 16-week schedule, Thursday night NFL games are averaging 13 million viewers.

The network is exceeding projections for 2024 Olympics ad sales, buoyed by high ratings—among them a standout number for the USA Women's basketball team.

The 2024 rookie class also did not feature a highly anticipated prospect—unlike last year’s class, which had Victor Wembanyama.

The top Spanish league has been trying to play a meaningful game in the United States since at least 2018.

Sports-focused streamer Fubo announced its North American subscriber grew 9% third quarter, as its lawsuit against Venu looms.

FIFA is seeking an investor to help grow its streaming service while looking for a broadcast partner for its Club World Cup. 

& Disney launches ESPN Football Island on Fortnite + Nintendo brings back some nostalgic tunes with Nintendo Music

The Bulls season starts Wednesday. The new network that airs its games hasn't reached a deal with Chicago's largest cable company.

The stadium was below 10% of capacity Sunday despite tickets reportedly costing under $10. The WTA and Saudi Arabia have a three-year deal.

A critical week for the bankrupt Diamond Sports Group is unfolding as a confirmation hearing for its reorganization plan begins Thursday.