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ESPN Renews Rights for Major College Conference, Locking In More Football and Basketball Coverage
ESPN and the Southwestern Athletic Conference are sticking together for the long haul. The two sides announced a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep SWAC football and basketball on ESPN networks and the ESPN App through the 2030-31 academic year, extending a partnership that dates back to the launch of ESPNU in 2005.…
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A New Free OTA TV Network, Hasbro Legends, Launches With Classic TV Shows Like G.I. Joe, Transformers, Power Rangers & More
A new free television channel dedicated to classic Hasbro entertainment brands has launched nationwide, bringing nostalgic programming to millions of households without requiring cable subscriptions or streaming fees. Hasbro Legends, a collaboration between Hasbro Entertainment and Get After It Media, began broadcasting on July 13 and now operates as a 24-hour linear channel available over…
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Cord Cutting Today: A New DIRECTV Bundle, Questions About the Future of CNN & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for July 16, 2026 we’re talking about continued drama with the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and some potential outcomes for cable channels if the deal goes through Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories Quick Links from Cord…
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Netflix’s Home Run Derby Debut Down 7% From Last Year, Lowest Audience Since 2003
Netflix’s first swing at the Home Run Derby did not exactly knock it out of the park. According to Sports Business Journal, the streamer drew 5.3 million viewers for the event, which made it the Derby’s smallest audience since 2003. The report notes that the total was down roughly 7% from the 5.7 million ESPN…
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71 Years Ago Today in TV History: Disneyland’s Grand Opening Lit Up Screens Nationwide & Set a Standard For Using TV to Sell a Product
On July 17, 1955, a groundbreaking moment in both entertainment and television history unfolded as Disneyland in Anaheim, California, welcomed the world through a massive live broadcast. The event marked not only the birth of a revolutionary theme park but also a pivotal demonstration of how the emerging medium of television could shape public perception…
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Free Galaxy A17 5G, Free iPhone 16e, $20 Unlimited Plan & More: Metro by T-Mobile Launches Back-to-School Deals
Back-to-school shopping doesn’t stop at notebooks and laptops anymore. Between keeping kids connected, helping college students move into dorms, and managing family budgets, wireless service has become another major expense. Metro by T-Mobile is hoping to ease that burden with a fresh lineup of back-to-school promotions that include free smartphones, lower-cost unlimited plans, and waived…
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Turn Your VHS Tapes Into DVDs: How a Simple Toshiba Recorder is Helping Families Easily Rescue Their VHS Treasures
In an era where digital streaming dominates entertainment, countless families are discovering that their cherished home videos, wedding tapes, and childhood recordings stored on aging VHS cassettes are at risk of permanent loss. Magnetic tapes degrade over time due to humidity, heat, repeated playback, and natural magnetic decay, often rendering irreplaceable moments unwatchable. Fortunately, a…
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The Top 10 Cable TV Networks That Saw The Biggest Viewership Drop in 2025
In a year defined by accelerating shifts in media consumption, numerous cable television networks experienced dramatic drops in viewership throughout 2025. Data from Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel measurement revealed widespread erosion across the industry, with some channels losing more than three-quarters of their audience as viewers increasingly turned to streaming platforms and on-demand content.…
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Trouble for Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, and More? Are Cord Cutters Pulling Back?
A substantial majority of cord cutters show little interest in purchasing new streaming players or smart TVs, according to recent survey from Cord Cutters News of over 1,200 cord cutters. This development raises questions about the long-term growth prospects for leading hardware makers in the streaming device sector. With streaming now accounting for the bulk…
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Fubo Announces a $15 a Month Price Hike After Adding NBC Back
Fubo, a prominent live television streaming service, has announced the return of NBC channels to its lineup, accompanied by a price increase for subscribers. The platform stated that local NBC affiliates and NBC Sports Network will become available to customers in the coming weeks, expanding the content offerings that already include Bravo, Telemundo, and Universo.…