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Canada to Cease Compelling U.S. Streamers to Help Finance Domestic Broadcasting
OTTAWA— Canada will abandon efforts to compel foreign streamers to make mandatory financial contributions to the domestic entertainment industry, according to a court filing. The disclosure, in a letter dated July 17 to the federal court of…
Scale is survival': UK broadcasters race to merge as streaming giants squeeze revenues
British broadcasters are turning to mergers as television revenues come under pressure from streaming services, YouTube and online ads, according to Ofcom. The media regulator's annual Media Nations report found commercial broadcaster revenues fell…
Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has published its annual report into the country's media habits. One of the most eye-catching statistics from this year is, for the first time, Brits are more likely to opt for Netflix than the BBC.
FIFA's Private Equity Plan Sparks Battle Over World Cup's Future
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy before handing over to captain Rodri #16 of Spain at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026…
Yankees, Knicks moving regional TV streaming distribution from Gotham app to DAZN
The broadcast homes of the New York Knicks and Yankees and five other area pro sports teams will stream their games exclusively at a new location. MSG Networks and YES Network announced that starting with this upcoming NBA and NHL season, they will…
Netflix Is Paying $200 Million for 2027 Women's World Cup
Netflix Inc. is dishing out $200 million for broadcast rights to next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, according to people familiar with the deal who weren't authorized to speak publicly about the details. The streaming service had already announced…
Liga F's €55 million bet: Can private equity accelerate Spanish women's soccer?
Five years after La Liga approved its $2.4 billion private equity partnership with CVC Capital Partners, Spain's women's league are following a similar playbook. On June 29, 12 of 16 clubs in Liga F voted to approve a $64.5 million (€55…
College Football Fans Slam ESPN Over Latest SEC Strength of Schedule Rankings
One of the most discussed changes entering the 2026 college football season is the SEC's movement from eight to nine conference games. When Oklahoma and Texas joined the league in 2024, it had to drop the SEC East and West divisions for scheduling…
Sky Adds Hayu To Its Platform From Today At No Extra Cost
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. British broadcaster Sky has fully integrated the Hayu reality TV service into its content offerings, now free for eligible Sky Ultimate TV…
You can stream local TV channels for free - here's how
You can watch your region's sports or news without paying an arm and a leg. Really. Cutting the cord isn't as easy, or as cheap, as it looks. With streamers seemingly engaged in OPEC-style price gouging, many viewers' television subscription costs…
Adolescence or The Traitors? Netflix neck-and-neck with BBC as British viewers' go-to
Netflix is neck-and-neck with the BBC as the default service Britons turn to when they switch on their TV, according to research. The home of Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters is now the first port of call for 26% of viewers, Ofcom found. The…
Celebrity Gladiators line-up confirmed as comic and Strictly star sign up
Gladiators, ready! The celebrities are coming with AJ Odudu, Chris Ramsey and Sarah Pascoe have been lined up to take on the obstacles and man mountains in front of them in a special edition of the hit television show. Social media star George…
In praise of crap daytime TV
“Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered.” So said WH Auden in The Dyer's Hand, and I've always felt the same way about popularity, especially enduring popularity. Because being famous is hard –…
Mauricio Pochettino's Future with USMNT Receives Promising Update
Following the United States' exit from the 2026 World Cup, there were questions surrounding head coach Mauricio Pochettino's future with the team. But now, things have become a lot clearer. The Athletic reports that a deal between U.S. Soccer and…
Naga Munchetty's BBC replacement impressed bosses with Nigel Farage showdown
Naga Munchetty's replacement on BBC Breakfast has been revealed after impressing bosses when she challenged Reform leader Nigel Farage. Naga, 51, has been at the helm of the BBC breakfast show for nearly two decades but in a shock statement…
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