News: Paramount-WBD, FIFA World Cup, NFL and more
Paramount reportedly appears closer to receiving regulatory approval for its WBD merger transaction; Fox is said to be paying less...
Paramount reportedly appears closer to receiving regulatory approval for its WBD merger transaction; Fox is said to be paying less...
NFL owners approve more international games starting in 2027; Versant CEO Mark Lazarus discusses the company's approach to sports streaming;...
NBC Sports sets analysts for its MLB Opening Day doubleheader; Matt Barrie will reportedly succeed Laura Rutledge as the host...
There is no sign of change in Netflix's sports approach; David Ellison tells CNBC that Paramount anticipates continuing NFL relationship...
The FIFA World Cup will include even more broadcast network exposure than originally planned.
A judge dismisses a Paramount motion to expedite its lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; Elle Duncan will reportedly be the...
Local broadcasts for the Nationals will be produced and disseminated by MLB; SailGP signs an extension with CBS Sports; and...
Last Friday, the seeding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was complete after a lengthy draw ceremony. From there,...
SMW contributor Jessie Karangu takes a look at what's left in the sports rights marketplace.
As it stands now, the final match of next year's FIFA World Cup is set for a mid-afternoon start. The...

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