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DOJ Investigates NFL Over Cross-Platform Game Licensing and Consumer Cost
politics2 days ago

DOJ Investigates NFL Over Cross-Platform Game Licensing and Consumer Cost

The Justice Department is reportedly probing the NFL’s licensing of games across paid streaming services and other platforms, focusing on consumer affordability and fair competition. The inquiry, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, could influence the league’s media-rights talks—with Paramount Skydance eyed for an expanded deal—while NFL defends its distribution model. Lawmakers like Sen. Mike Lee reference the Sports Broadcasting Act amid concerns that widespread streaming of games may affect antitrust exemptions and consumer access.

via CBS News|
#antitrust#doj-investigation#media-rights
Baseball’s Resurgence Sparks Debate: Is MLB America’s No. 2 Behind the NBA?
business15 days ago

Baseball’s Resurgence Sparks Debate: Is MLB America’s No. 2 Behind the NBA?

MLB is resurging and prompting a debate over whether it’s America’s No. 2 league to the NBA, with polls and some viewership metrics suggesting MLB is closing the gap on the NBA, but the NBA still dominates social media reach, global growth, and mega media-rights deals, keeping it ahead in long‑term value and profitability.

via The New York Times|
#business#franchise-valuations#media-rights
Trump warns NIL-driven college sports crisis could topple U.S. universities
sports1 month ago

Trump warns NIL-driven college sports crisis could topple U.S. universities

At a White House summit, Trump warned that NIL-driven costs could destroy college sports and threaten the entire collegiate system unless Congress acts, signaling an imminent executive order and likely litigation. Lawmakers and sports leaders discussed options like pooling media rights and a limited antitrust exemption under the Score Act to boost revenue, though there is debate and some universities face deep deficits that could affect Olympic and women’s programs.

via The Guardian|
#antitrust#college-sports#media-rights
sports2 months ago

Mountain West Rolls Out Multiyear Media Deal Across CBS, FOX, CW, and Kiswe

The Mountain West announced six-year media rights deals with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and Kiswe, plus a five-year CW partnership to televise football and basketball across broadcast, cable, and streaming. The conference will launch a Kiswe-powered MW App in July 2026 as a premium direct-to-consumer service with two pricing tiers, offering 1,000+ live events annually, on-demand replays, and more, with subscription revenue reinvested back to member schools; fans can subscribe via Prime Video this fall and access the platform across various devices.

via Mountain West Conference|
#college-sports#kiswe#media-rights
NFL Sets Four Additional Games Up for Auction to Streamers or Broadcasters
sportsmedia2 months ago

NFL Sets Four Additional Games Up for Auction to Streamers or Broadcasters

The NFL gains four games back from its ESPN-owned slate due to an equity deal, giving the league four extra games next season to sell to any broadcaster, with potential buyers including streamers (e.g., Peacock, Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV) or traditional networks, and the ultimate value depending on whether the games are exclusive or semi-exclusive and possibly influencing upcoming media-rights negotiations.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#espn#media-rights
MLB Expands League-Controlled Broadcast Model to Six More Teams
sports2 months ago

MLB Expands League-Controlled Broadcast Model to Six More Teams

MLB will take over broadcasts for six more teams (Brewers, Marlins, Rays, Royals, Cardinals, Reds) in 2026 as part of a league-wide shift away from failing regional networks toward league-controlled streaming, following the Bally/Sports RSN collapse; the move could lower team revenues and influence payrolls and CBA talks, with several teams still finalizing deals as ESPN/NBC/Peacock and others reshape local rights.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#broadcasting#media-rights#mlb
Disney’s ESPN Valued at $30B After Expansive NFL Deal
business2 months ago

Disney’s ESPN Valued at $30B After Expansive NFL Deal

Disney’s ESPN is valued at about $30 billion after a megadeal that gives Disney a majority stake in ESPN (roughly 72%) while the NFL holds a 10% stake and options to adjust ownership; Disney will fully own NFL Network and integrate RedZone into ESPN’s lineup, with rights and branding tied to ESPN streaming and fantasy products. The NFL can reacquire its stake after July 2034 and may buy up to an additional 4% later. Disney’s Q1 results show ESPN revenue of about $4.9 billion and operating income of $191 million, underscoring continued pay-TV headwinds highlighted by a recent blackout on YouTube TV.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#disney#espn
Why Regulators Fast-Tracked ESPN's NFL Media Deal
business2 months ago

Why Regulators Fast-Tracked ESPN's NFL Media Deal

A deal in which ESPN gains control of NFL Media assets (including NFL Network and RedZone) was approved by federal regulators unusually quickly, raising questions about why traditional antitrust reviews and public scrutiny were so muted. The article attributes the swift approval to long-running NFL–ESPN lobbying and relationship-building in Washington, noting the process was conducted with few public leaks or statements, despite DOJ/FTC considerations and the potential for preferential treatment in future media rights bidding.

via Awful Announcing|
#antitrust#business#espn
Trump Aims for Four-Hour Exclusive Army-Navy TV Window via Executive Order
business2 months ago

Trump Aims for Four-Hour Exclusive Army-Navy TV Window via Executive Order

President Trump says he will sign an executive order to grant an exclusive four-hour broadcast window for the Army-Navy football game, a move that would boost CBS's Paramount rights and potentially sideline ESPN's College Football Playoff coverage amid a broader playoff expansion; the exact content and enforceability remain unclear, but the measure underscores the game’s significance and the shifting landscape of college football broadcast rights.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#college-football-playoff#media-rights
entertainment3 months ago

Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Plummet Amid Trump Controversy

The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors hosted by Donald Trump experienced a significant drop in viewership to 3.01 million, the lowest ever, despite Trump's predictions of high ratings. The event, which included notable honorees like Sylvester Stallone and Kiss, aired on CBS and Paramount+ but faced backlash over the Trump name and the show's declining audience. The broadcast's poor ratings and the end of CBS's TV rights deal may lead to new negotiations with other media companies, including Netflix and Paramount.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#kennedy-center-honors#media-rights
business5 months ago

EA and NFL Extend Madden Deal Amid Global Expansion

The NFL has secured long-term deals including a partnership with EA Sports to continue Madden NFL through 2030, expanded its global reach with Amazon Prime Video for the Black Friday game, and signed a major media rights deal with ESPN and Disney. Additionally, the league is making significant changes to the Pro Bowl, moving it to Super Bowl week and incorporating new formats and coverage, while also addressing entertainment choices like the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#business#espn
Michigan Regents Criticize Big Ten's $2.4 Billion Capital Deal
sports5 months ago

Michigan Regents Criticize Big Ten's $2.4 Billion Capital Deal

The Big Ten is in a holding pattern over a proposed private capital deal involving a new entity, Big Ten Enterprises, which aims to secure over $2 billion from a UC pension fund in exchange for a stake, but faces opposition from some schools and concerns about short-term financial strategies and long-term stability. The deal, still under negotiation, has not been voted on and is met with mixed reactions regarding its impact on college sports' financial health and future.

via ESPN|
#big-ten#college-athletics#financial-controversy
Big Ten Considers Private Equity Deal Amidst Transparency Concerns
sports6 months ago

Big Ten Considers Private Equity Deal Amidst Transparency Concerns

The Big Ten is close to approving a private equity deal that will create a new entity, Big Ten Enterprises, to manage media rights and sponsorships, infusing over $2 billion into league schools, with the deal extending the league's Grant of Rights through 2046 and involving the UC pension fund as a minority investor, aiming to boost financial stability and competitiveness.

via ESPN|
#big-ten#funding#league-agreement