MLB, Roku In Talks Regarding Sunday Morning Broadcasts
MLB is in advanced talks with Roku for Sunday morning broadcasts due to Peacock's failed renegotiation, hinting at changing broadcasting landscapes. [ more ]
A deal between Diamond Sports Group and the Padres reveals a settlement of up to $78.9MM for breach of contract, with an initial payment of $10.5MM. [ more ]
Mariners To Take 100 Percent Control Of ROOT Sports Northwest Network
The Seattle Mariners will take full ownership of the ROOT Sports Northwest regional sports network on January 1, 2022.
The Mariners might explore the possibility of selling their broadcasting rights to Major League Baseball, but for now, they plan to continue ROOT productions as usual. [ more ]
DAZN removes paywall for all women's football matches
DAZN has removed the paywall from all live women's football matches on its platform as a part of its New Deal for Women's Football campaign.
The campaign aims to boost investment and make the women's game financially sustainable by making competitions like the Women's Champions League free to air.
The co-CEOs of women's sport at DAZN emphasize the commercial potential of women's football and the need for investment to realize its potential and become commercially viable. [ more ]