Tag: Versant
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MS NOW or Never — Everything to Know About Versant’s Bold MSNBC Rebrand
Beginning next month, MSNBC will enter a new era as the network relaunches with a new name. The network will be known as MS NOW (short for My Source for News, Opinion, and the World), as it separates from NBCUniversal and becomes part of Comcast’s planned cable-network spin-off, VERSANT. Even with a fresh look independent…
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NBCUniversal Spinoff Versant Expands Sports Portfolio, Adds WNBA in 11-Year Rights Deal
In a game-changing move, the WNBA and Versant begin a long-term media partnership beginning with the 2026 campaign. Under the new 11-year media rights deal, USA Network will air at least 50 WNBA regular-season and playoff games annually, anchoring a weekly Wednesday-night doubleheader as Versant builds out its sports and live-rights portfolio. The deal runs…
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Peacock Keeps U.S. Open After USGA, NBCUniversal Extend Rights Deal
One of golf’s four majors has found a streaming home until 2032 after it was announced that the United States Golf Association (USGA) has extended its deal with NBCUniversal until 2032. As part of the new deal, the United States Open Championship (U.S. Open), Peacock will continue simulstreaming all USGA programming. With the extension, NBC will…