Category: Sports
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Victory+’s Free Streaming Alt‑Casts Are Delivering Major Viewership Growth for the NWSL
In a major strategy win, the NWSL on Victory+’s recent dive into alternate broadcasts is driving real audience growth for the league. The early numbers suggest the format is doing more than adding another viewing option on the free, ad-supported streaming platform. The first Victory+ alt-cast of the women’s pro soccer league delivered a 51%…
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Netflix Unveils All-Star Broadcast Team for Rousey vs. Carano MMA Superfight
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions have revealed the on-air lineup for the MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano fight night, and the broadcast team is loaded with familiar sports voices and combat sports veterans. The event takes place Saturday, May 16, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with the prelims starting before the main card…
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The Enhanced Games Secure Major Streaming Deal With Roku
The Enhanced Games are moving one step closer to their inaugural event and have partnered with Roku as its North American streaming home. Streaming free on the Roku Sports Channel on May 24 across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the first-of-its-kind competition blends elite athletics, scientific innovation, and the approved use of performance-enhancing substances. The…
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Peacock’s 2026 NFL Lineup Features Holiday Exclusive, Sunday Night Football, Thanksgiving Day Rivalry Game & More
For the upcoming season, Peacock is getting a deep bench of NFL action. The NBC streamer has rolled out a lineup of 26 games to keep football fans glued to the screen from kickoff to the final whistle. Coverage begins with the 2026 Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals on…
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Disney+ Adds Another Big Savannah Bananas Event to Streaming Partnership
The Savannah Bananas are heading back to Disney, and this time, the biggest prize in Banana Ball is joining them. Disney+ announced that it will be the exclusive U.S. home of The Banana Bowl, which is set to stream live in October and will feature the top teams in the Banana Ball league battling for…
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Prime Video Unveils Thursday Night Football Schedule for the 2026 NFL Season
Prime Video has loaded up its fifth season of exclusive Thursday Night Football coverage with a 17-game slate that stretches from late August through a mid-January Wild Card matchup. This year’s package opens with a preseason tune-up on Thursday, August 27, then officially begins in Week 2 with the home opener at the all-new Highmark…
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CW Sports Re-Ups on ACC Football & Hoops in New Multi-Year ESPN Sublicense Deal
The CW is doubling down on making college sports available on free TV. The network and ESPN have reached a new sublicense agreement that will keep ACC football and men’s and women’s basketball on The CW through the 2030-31 season, giving the network 54 ACC games per year. The slate will feature 14 football games,…
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Netflix Expected to Add More NFL Content As Relationship Grows
Netflix may be adding another big NFL property to its growing live-sports lineup. According to Front Office Sports, the streamer is closing in on a deal to air NFL Honors in 2027, with the report saying it is likely to become the exclusive broadcaster for the league’s annual awards show. NFL Honors has traditionally been…
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UFC Allen vs. Costa: Everything You Need to Know About the Fight Night on May 16
This Saturday, the UFC returns to Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa, headlined by a featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. The event takes place at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada, and features a full card of matchups across several divisions. The card includes several compelling matchups, including DooHo…
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ESPN Adds New Broadcast Partner for Super Bowl LXI Coverage
ESPN is expanding its Super Bowl playbook in a big way with its latest partnership. The company has reached an agreement with TelevisaUnivision that will give Super Bowl LXI two separate Spanish-language telecasts in the United States. ESPN Deportes and Univision will each produce their own presentation with dedicated commentary teams. The English-language telecast will…