The NFL is looking to launch its own streaming service this summer, says report
The National Football League is expected to launch its own streaming service, NFL+, as early as July, according to a report from the NFL owner meeting in Atlanta by Sports Business Journal (SBJ). The platform will reportedly cost around $5 per month and will feature live games on mobile phones and …
a16z, Coatue, USV invest in $725M developer fund for Dapper’s Flow blockchain
The web3 world is continuing to discover that it’s a lot harder to build a developer ecosystem than it is to build a platform. The Flow blockchain launched by NBA Top Shot creator Dapper Labs is looking to onboard more crypto developers and it’s built up a dedicated ecosystem fund to co…
Netflix is not yet considering live sports — but here’s why it should
There’s no denying that including live sports content will ultimately be a boon to streaming services. However, last week, when Netflix executives were asked about live sports after the company reported a disappointing first-quarter net loss of 200,000 subscribers, Ted Sarandos pretty much rejected…
Dallas Cowboys’ partnership with Blockchain.com signals more mainstream crypto exposure
Outside of the NFL, there has been a major influx of partnerships between U.S. professional sports teams and players joining forces with crypto companies during the past 12 months.
The NFL is in talks with media companies about selling equity in NFL Films, according to sources familiar with what occurred at last week’s annual owners’ meetings, The Athletic reported this week. The biggest company that stood out on this list of considerations was Netflix. While Netflix has give…
Streaming deals ramp up for sports as MLB Opening Day and Masters Tournament begin
In light of all the recent complex streaming sports licensing deals, it becomes more evident each day that streaming platforms are beginning to realize the cash grab of having live sporting events on their services. Just yesterday, Hockey East reached a six-year media rights agreement with ESPN and…
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