Scott Hanson will remain an employee of the National Football League despite ESPN acquiring key assets of NFL Media, including NFL Network. While most on-air talent transitioned to ESPN following the deal, Hanson—best known as the host of NFL RedZone—will continue working directly under the league. Sources indicate that the NFL retained control of RedZone…
Disney+ is set to deepen its collaboration with Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA), expanding its esports livestreaming offering as part of a broader push into live, fan-driven content. Under the new agreement, the platform will broadcast a wider slate of Korean esports events throughout 2026. The lineup includes the Esports Championships Asia, the KeSPA Cup, and…
As the NCAA March Madness reaches its climax, both the men’s and women’s national championship games are entering a more uncertain ratings environment following record-setting peaks in recent years. Women’s Final: Post-Boom Reality Check The women’s game is navigating its first true “post-superstar†cycle after the historic surge driven by Caitlin Clark. Viewership remains strong—but…
DAZN has partnered with TikTok to livestream a Serie A match for free, marking a significant step toward redefining the football viewing experience. On April 6, the fixture between Juventus and Genoa CFC will be broadcast live on the @DAZNFootball TikTok channel, with kickoff scheduled for 6pm (BST). The stream will be available to users…
The NBA recorded a strong viewership performance during a rare unopposed primetime window, as its “Sunday Night Basketball†package benefited from limited competition during the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight weekend. The matchup between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder averaged a combined 3.4 million viewers across Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, marking the…
Türkiye’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÃœK) has adopted a set of binding principles aimed at strengthening neutrality, fair representation, and alignment with universal sports values in sports broadcasts across radio, television, and on-demand platforms. According to an official statement released on April 3, 2026, the decision follows an evaluation of a report by RTÃœK’s…
Norwegian media groups TV 2 and Amedia have announced plans to launch a مشتر shared streaming platform as part of a joint bid for domestic football rights covering the 2026–2034 cycle. The partnership aims to combine TV 2’s national broadcasting scale with Amedia’s strong local footprint, including its network of regional newspapers and the Direktesport…
In a major win for sports fans in South Asia, Pakistani pay-TV broadcaster Tapmad has secured exclusive digital and television rights for the upcoming 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. The deal ensures that fans across Pakistan will have front-row access to the national team’s highly anticipated return to the global stage after an eight-year…
Amazon is taking a significant step into golf broadcasting, becoming a new media rights partner for The Masters and helping bring the iconic tournament further into the streaming era. As the Masters prepares for its 90th edition, the traditionally conservative event is expanding its digital footprint by adding Amazon Prime Video to its broadcast ecosystem….
Brazilian media giant Globo has announced 22 partner brands for its multiplatform coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The project will integrate content across Globo’s ecosystem, including TV Globo, SporTV, Globoplay, and GE, with a strategy that begins ahead of the tournament and…
