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MLB Helps NBC Grow As Third Player In ESPN-Fox Sports Rights War
Sports rights conversations have focused primarily around Fox and ESPN in recent years, but NBC has quietly made itself into a power player on the back of premium events.
MLS Season Pass Elminated, Ushers In New Apple TV Era
MLS matches will now be included in Apple TV subscriptions, as the service adjusts how it’s positioning itself in the market.
Tube Trends: 2025 World Series Goes Global On YouTube
The World Series was a global affair this fall, in part fueled by impressive performance for international videos on YouTube.
Expanded World Cup Gives Fox Big TV Win For Summer 2026
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will see a record 69 matches on Fox’s broadcast network, as the event moves back to summer while largely taking place in the U.S. next year.
New Formula 1 Rights Deal Works, If Apple Increases Sports Investment
F1 is coming to Apple in 2026 — but does that mean anything for either without a larger Apple investment in sports?
What West Coast Concerns? Mariners Holding Own On TV During MLB Playoffs
Audience figures for the Mariners (and Dodgers) are faring just fine so far — across TV and YouTube — which may quell fears of a West Coast World Series spelling doom for MLB ratings.
MLB Playoffs Look To Build On 2025 Regular Season TV Successes
MLB’s 2025 season was a success on TV — now how does it grow on that when the possible outcomes have such a wide range of audience possibilities?
The NFL Has TV Over A Barrel, With No End In Sight
The NFL wants to start renegotiation talks for its lucrative media rights four years before its opt-out clause, and TV can’t really say no.
Amazon Prime Video Is Masters’ Latest Swing At New Audiences
The Masters has added Amazon Prime Video to its list of media partners, yet again opening up new opportunities around the event.
YouTube’s Friday Night NFL Audience Highlights Specific Limitations
Was the NFL’s first free YouTube game a success? That’s tough to nail down, which showcases limitations (and opportunities).
As The NFL Returns, Its TV Ad Impact Remains Unmatched
The NFL’s return means a lot to TV. We dive into the data behind iSpot’s new report to show just how much impact it has for networks and advertisers.
How MLB, ESPN (Eventually) Break Regional Sports Networks
MLB’s rumored new deal with ESPN could set the stage for the end of the regional sports network era.
MLB Targets Expansion, Geography To Enhance National TV Product
Rob Manfred’s recent statements on MLB expansion and realignment take an interesting approach to greater national TV relevance.
Streaming Rebundling Starts Putting TV Back Together
Bundles are returning in earnest now, as sports helps spur a return to centralized programming options for consumers (who have been clamoring for it).
Is It Too Late For MLS To Shift To FIFA Calendar?
MLS is punting on a decision around aligning to the FIFA calendar for now; but is it simply too late to make a change at this point, especially when surveying the U.S. TV landscape?
ESPN’s Streaming Future Poised To Win With Volume (And Quality)
As ESPN closes in on potential new additions like NFL media and the MLB rights it recently walked away from, its streaming strategy is starting to become clearer.
Maybe ESPN And MLB Just Needed A Break?
After months of talk around what ESPN and MLB’s split meant for everyone… the two may wind up back together in a way that benefits both parties.
NBA Playoffs Paid Off Big For Advertisers This Year
This year’s NBA Playoffs paid big dividends for advertisers year-over-year, as the league seemingly beat the “small market” allegations, especially for QSR brands.
NFL TV Draft: Which Games Will Draw The Biggest Audience In 2025?
Which NFL games are likely to draw the biggest TV audiences this season? We took a swing at the games that have network and streaming partners (and TV viewers) excited.
What Youth Problem? MLB Enters The TikTok Era
On-field rule changes have helped MLB embrace younger fans. The league is now eyeing an expansion into more TikTok content as baseball’s social video success grows.

