Sports media continue to dominate the US streaming landscape in attracting and retaining viewers and subscribers, but as sports rights splinter across multiple platforms, fan frustration is growing. Presented at Cynopsis’s ScreenShift in New York, data from Hub Entertainment Research’s Evolution of Sports survey reveals that the fan experience is being strained by complexity, even […]
The XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has announced the third cohort of members. The new members include MLSE, Vegas Golden Knights, Pro Climbing League, FansXR, Focal Point VR and Nexus Studios, bringing the total member count up to 22. The XRSA is a strategic initiative designed to accelerate time-to-market and commercialisation of XR sports services by […]
Free Live Sports, which offers a selection of live sports streaming channels, on-demand movies, series and more, is launching 45 dedicated free sports channels on devices Powered by TiVo, including smart televisions and the DTS AutoStage Video Service Powered by TiVo, which is available in vehicles from BMW and other manufacturers. The partnership delivers Free […]
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), the regional sports network owned by Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals, has partnered with LTN to deliver live coverage of every available game for both teams, along with a range of 24/7 sports programming. The network has migrated all its channels away from satellite to […]
DAZN losses fell to $936 million (€804.5m) in 2024, down from $1.4 billion the year before. The sports streaming platform posted saw revenues increase by $323 million to $3.2 billion in 2024. CEO Shay Segev told the FT that the group was on course to be profitable for the first time in 2026 and had […]
A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th. The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]
Swerve TV, the distributor and programmer of free live-streaming channels, has completed a deal with Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship for its 24/7 free women’s sports channel, Swerve Sports. The channel has also secured distribution in the UK via The Roku Channel. Swerve Sports is adding access to Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship’s all-star tournament. […]
WAPA Media, a media company in Puerto Rico in television, radio, digital platforms, live events and podcasting, announced that WAPA TV is the first local channel available on Sling TV in Puerto Rico. The integration into the platform expands the reach of the island’s channel, giving Puerto Rican audiences greater access to news, variety, comedy, […]
A study by the University of Portsmouth has examined gender differences in digital piracy by looking at two social influences: perceived social risk (the idea that piracy might damage reputation) and a social norms intervention (correcting false assumptions of the piracy of others) – highlighting the difference between men and women. On average, 21 per […]
Channel 4 has secured the broadcast rights to The Boat Race in a multi-year agreement. At the Presidents’ Challenge event held at Somerset House, at which the losing crew from the previous year’s Boat Race formally challenges the winning crew to a race, Channel 4 will be welcomed as the new home of The Boat […]