FIFA took a hard look at the future, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino stating yesterday that the organization should decide in January if it will expand from its 32-team format to one that features either 40 or 48 teams for the 2026 tournament. The AP writes that Infantino expects a decision when the ruling council […]
CBS Sports laid out its plans for the college basketball season, with both CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network delivering their most extensive schedule ever, featuring 270 total games and match-ups from 18 different conferences. CBS Sports tips off a slate of 39 games on Dec. 3 with UCLA/Kentucky while CBS Sports Network’s lineup 231 […]
A new NHL season spells a new digital frontline as part of its recent ties with BAMTech, with the league offering fans more digital access points than ever as consumption experiences broaden to a wider array of devices and platforms including live streaming, mobile app, in-venue, social media, original team content, and more. Among the […]
The Cubs’ NLDS clinching victory over the Giants handed FS1 with its most-watched telecast in the network history, nabbing an average audience of 6,368,000 viewers, according to Nielsen fast nationals. That numbers tops the previous record-holder by 7%. FOX Deportes also saw growth, scoring an average of 140,000 viewers, up 155% over last year’s Blue […]
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is forging new ties with NBC Sports, announcing a media partnership that not only extends CSN Mid-Atlantic’s exclusive media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards, but also features an investment by NBC Sports Group in Monumental Sports Network. The cross-equity and leadership structure sees MSE becomes an […]
Sports Illustrated and Endemol Shine Beyond USA are teaming up to hit new heights, announcing plans to produce a VR documentary that follows the journey of four climbers during their 2016 summit of Mt. Everest. The production marks the first complete ascent of Everest in VR and will debut in 2017 on Time Inc.’s new […]
A new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers projects that media rights will officially pass ticket gate revenues as the biggest revenue driver in the industry by 2018. The research, from PwC’s new “At the Gate and Beyond” report, sees rights for broadcast, cable, Internet and mobile properties hitting $19.9 billion by 2018 to best revenue from live […]
The Sacramento Kings became the second NBA franchise to lock in a jersey deal. The team announced a partnership with Blue Diamond Growers that will see the almond brand’s logo incorporated in all of the Kings uniforms. Blue Diamond will also join the Kings for their inaugural season at Golden 1 Center with its logo […]
Following the most-watched regular season on cable in 22 years, the NHL is poised to return to NBC Sports’ platforms on Wednesday with a Blues/Blackhawks showdown at 8p to open the season’s broadcast slate. Ahead of the new season, NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood spoke about expectations and plans for the league in a […]
Game Two of the NLDS between the Cubs/Giants handed MLB Network its highest-rated and most-watched telecast in history, delivering a 2.5 household rating and 4.6 million viewers. The telecast easily bested MLB Network’s prior record by 114% (1.2 HH rating) and 151% (1.8 million viewers) and topped MLB Network’s corresponding 2015 LDS game telecast by […]
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