Tag: ESPN
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How to Watch 2025 NFL Draft: Day 3 Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on April 26
The last four rounds of the NFL Draft are here, and football fans will hope that their favorite team can find a diamond in the rough. Prospects hope to hear their names called during Rounds 4-7 on Day 3, if not, they hope to make the roster as an undrafted free agent. Cord cutters have…
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ESPN Signs Rece Davis to Multi-Year Contract Extension, Securing Voice of College GameDay
ESPN has inked a multi-year contract extension with Rece Davis, ensuring the award-winning broadcaster remains the cornerstone of its College GameDay football and men’s basketball franchises. Davis, a trusted voice in sports media, will continue to anchor ESPN’s College Football Playoff studio coverage, ABC’s annual NFL Draft presentation, and ESPN’s programming at the NCAA Division…
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Report: Google, Amazon Bid For NFL Draft Rights, ESPN Remains “Optimistic”
The on-field future of the NFL is on full display later this week as the 2025 NFL Draft takes place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, but the league’s annual player selection could be looking for a new broadcast home next season, according to a report from Sports Business Journal. Since 1980, ESPN has been the primary…
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How to Watch 2025 NBA Playoffs Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The 2025 NBA Playoffs are underway, featuring a mix of seasoned contenders and emerging teams. ESPN and TNT will combine to bring fans all of the action throughout the next couple of months as a king of basketball will be crowned with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Western Conference Matchups In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma…
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New Details on ESPN’s All Access Streaming Service That is Launching This Fall With Multiview on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, & More
The Worldwide Leader in Sports is preparing to make its boldest move yet into the direct-to-consumer landscape. ESPN confirmed its long-anticipated standalone streaming service, internally codenamed “Flagship,” is on schedule for a Fall 2025 launch, likely timed around the start of the pivotal football season. This comes as ESPN’s Jimmy Pltaro confirmed the new streaming…
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ESPN Chairman Gives Insight on Flagship App Launch, MLB & UFC Future
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro was interviewed by Sports Business Journal and discussed his company’s streaming future and partnerships. In the interview, Pitaro gave insight into the launch of the upcoming standalone “Flagship” direct-to-consumer app, the company’s futures with the MLB and UFC. The Upcoming ESPN DTC App, aka “Flagship” Later this year, ahead of the…
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How to Watch the 2025 NBA Play-In Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The 2025 edition of the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament has arrived and eight teams compete for a chance to secure their spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. TNT Sports and ESPN will present all of the action during this year’s Play-In: 2025 Play-In Matchups For some teams, they’re a game away from postseason glory and…
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How to Watch the 2025 WNBA Draft Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on April 14
The WNBA’s future has arrived at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. The 2025 WNBA Draft marks a significant moment for the sport, with a strong class of rookies set to shape the league’s future. Paige Bueckers (UConn) is widely anticipated to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings.…
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Could Linear TV Be the Future of MLS Sunday Night Soccer?
The 30th MLS season is underway, and the league has rewarded fans with one free month of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The league’s tricenial season is the third under the pro soccer league’s 10-year, $2.5 billion deal with Apple, bringing viewers across the globe every single MLS game without any blackouts. For the…
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Netflix, Amazon, & Others Are Reportedly “Lukewarm” on F1 Media Rights Bid
The finish line for the next Formula One media rights deal could be further than it appears. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, F1 is searching for a “rights package at around $150 million to $180 million a year beginning with the 2026 season” and is struggling to find suitors. Although the…