Tag: Fox
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UFL 2026: Games, Schedule, Streaming Info, How to Watch & More
The UFL is back for its third season, and the league is leaning all the way into the hype. Rosters are finalized, kickoff is just days away, and this year’s slate brings new identities, fresh coaches, and championship expectations across all eight teams. For the first time, fans can tune in to every game, from…
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Seven Years Ago Today: Disney’s $71 Billion Takeover of 21st Century Fox Reshaped the Entertainment World
Seven years ago today, the entertainment industry woke up to a new reality. At 12:02 a.m. Eastern Time on March 20, 2019, one of the most consequential corporate mergers in the history of television and film became official. The Walt Disney Company completed its acquisition of the majority of 21st Century Fox’s assets for $71.3…
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Nexstar Media Group Closes $6.2 Billion Acquisition of TEGNA, Becoming Nation’s Largest Local TV Broadcaster of ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Nexstar Media Group officially completed its acquisition of TEGNA Inc. on Thursday, bringing to a close one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested media mergers in recent American broadcasting history. The deal received approval from both the Federal Communications Commission and the United States Department of Justice, clearing the final regulatory hurdles and…
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8 States Sue to Block Nexstar’s Deal to Buy Many Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC From Tegna
A coalition of eight state attorneys general launched a legal challenge Wednesday to stop Nexstar Media Group from completing its proposed $6.2 billion takeover of TEGNA Inc., arguing the merger would harm consumers, eliminate jobs, and dangerously consolidate local broadcast news under a single corporate roof, according to Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.…
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Sports are Dominating TV as FOX Sports Scores Historic Ratings With World Baseball Classic
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is already delivering huge audiences for FOX Sports. Two USA pool play games on FOX drew massive viewership and set new records for the tournament’s early rounds. The strong numbers show how much interest the global baseball event continues to generate. According to data from Nielsen Media Research, FOX says…
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DISH May Lose Many Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations This Week
Millions of DISH Network customers across the United States could soon face a major disruption in their television viewing, as the satellite provider nears a critical deadline in its contract negotiations with Gray Television. Without a new agreement by March 10 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, DISH may drop dozens of local stations affiliated with…
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Here’s Everything Coming to FOX One in March 2026
Live sports, tournament weekends, awards shows, must-see premieres, and many of March’s biggest moments are coming to FOX One. Whether you love live racing, international baseball, or awards-night drama, FOX One turns a month’s worth of appointment TV into one place you can tune to fast. Here’s what to watch this month and why you…
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Mass Layoffs at ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals of Over 650 Employees Raise Questions About Local News
Over the past year, from early 2025 through early 2026, the newsrooms of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have faced substantial workforce reductions as the media industry grapples with declining linear television ratings, shifting advertising revenues, and corporate restructurings. These layoffs reflect broader trends in broadcast journalism, where traditional networks are adapting to a digital-first…
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The NFL is the Cable Bundle’s Final Lifeline, Analysts Warn
A Bank of America note says the NFL is the key reason cable bundles haven’t disappeared, and analysts are sounding the alarm, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Rising rights costs are putting major broadcasters under pressure, and the league’s games are basically “glue” that holds traditional TV together. Per the report, Bank…
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DIRECTV Warns Of The Danger of Mega ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Mergers to Local News
In a recent move to influence regulatory decisions, satellite television provider DIRECTV has presented a detailed analysis to the Federal Communications Commission, pointing out potential drawbacks of increasing consolidation among local television station groups. The submission focuses on how mergers and shared operations among broadcasters are leading to a noticeable decline in the production and…