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  • ESPN Makes Multi-Year Deal for Little League Baseball

    ESPN Makes Multi-Year Deal for Little League Baseball

    ESPN and Little League International announced today an eight year extension to their rights agreement, giving ESPN rights to Little League games from 2023 through 2030 and making ESPN the exclusive global media rights holder of Little League Baseball and Little League Softball.  “There is perhaps no broadcast relationship in all of sports as synonymous…

  • How to Watch the Republican National Convention August 24-27 Without Cable

    How to Watch the Republican National Convention August 24-27 Without Cable

    The Republican National Convention begins tonight, August 24, kicking off a four night event, with a mix of in-person and virtual appearances. President Trump will be formally renominated by the party and will reportedly speak throughout the week. When is the Convention? The Republican National Convention will be held from Monday, August 24 to Thursday,…

  • Crunchyroll Introduces Membership Tiers

    Crunchyroll Introduces Membership Tiers

    Crunchyroll, the anime streaming service, announced today the introduction of membership tiers, along with new features and updates. Here’s what you’ll get with each of the membership tiers: Free $0/Month Ad-supported streaming access at no cost New episodes will be available one week after the premiere Fan $7.99/Month Ad-free viewing experience Full access to Crunchyroll’s…

  • STIRR Adds Two New Channels to Its Free Lineup

    STIRR Adds Two New Channels to Its Free Lineup

    STIRR is once again adding to its free channel lineup. This week, the free streaming service added two more channels. VENN (Channel 394) A 24/7 Network for the streaming generation, aimed at gaming, pop culture, and esports. VENN spans multiple formats – from talk shows and news, to game shows. All told through the lens…

  • Experience Life on the Edge Today on TBD

    Experience Life on the Edge Today on TBD

    Note: This is a sponsored post. Today, TBD is airing a marathon of Life on the Edge, a documentary series about incredible physical endeavors and mental challenges that seeks to capture the spirit of adventure and a love of the outdoors. Within the first 30 seconds of the first episode, you’ll see an alligator try…

  • ‘Mulan’ Will Be Available Through Apple, Google & Roku

    ‘Mulan’ Will Be Available Through Apple, Google & Roku

    Disney recently announced that “Mulan” would be made available through a new Disney+ Premier Access feature through the streaming service. Those who want to watch the live action movie would need to pay $30 on top of their Disney+ subscription. Now we know that the film will also be made available through distribution partners including…

  • Verizon Will Highlight 5G Service at the Indy 500

    Verizon Will Highlight 5G Service at the Indy 500

    While fans won’t be able to attend the Indy 500 in person, Verizon is using  5G Ultra Wideband service to bring race fans into the center of the action. A high-definition, 5G-enabled, 360-degree camera will be placed on the infield and these fans can then access an AR portal on their smartphone and be virtually…

  • Altitude Sports is Now Available to Stream on AT&T TV Now

    Altitude Sports is Now Available to Stream on AT&T TV Now

    Fans of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche now have a streaming option for local games. Altitude Sports, the regional sports networks for the two teams, is now streaming on AT&T TV Now. With the update, all regional sports networks are now available on at least one streaming service. AT&T confirmed that the channel went…

  • FCC Extends Lifeline Waivers to Keep Americans Connected

    FCC Extends Lifeline Waivers to Keep Americans Connected

    Earlier this week, 15 members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee sent a letter to the FCC, asking for unlimited voice calling and data coverage for subsidized Lifeline plan customers to be continued throughout the duration of the pandemic. The FCC has responded by extending Lifeline waivers. “In light of the ongoing pandemic, we…

  • The Rock Completes Purchase of the XFL

    The Rock Completes Purchase of the XFL

    Earlier this month, amid speculation that the XFL would shut down completely after suspending operations and laying off employees, The Rock stepped in to save the league. Today, the deal was completed and WWE star Dwayne “The Rock’’ Johnson, with business partner Dany Garcia and RedBird Capital, now owns the XFL. “Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson…