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WBD Q2 Revenue Falls 11 Percent as NBA Loss Hits Ad Sales
Warner Bros. Discovery's second-quarter revenue fell to $8.7 billion, driven by a 22 percent decline in linear advertising revenue after losing NBA live broadcast rights.
Fox Holds Firm on NFL Deal, Defers Renegotiation to 2030
Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch confirmed the network will not amend its current NFL contract, pushing any renegotiation until after the 2029-30 season.
NBC Among Bidders for Preakness Stakes Broadcast Rights as NBC Contract Nears Expiration
NBC Sports is reportedly highly interested in retaining the Preakness Stakes broadcast rights, facing bids from Fox Sports, Netflix and Amazon as Maryland secures the race's IP for $85 million.
Paramount-WBD Merger Delay Gives NFL More Room on CBS Renewal
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison rallied employees after a $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition was paused by an antitrust lawsuit, reducing urgency on the NFL's CBS broadcast renewal.
NBA Streaming Meltdown Mars Playoff Thriller—League's Digital Strategy in Question
Fans across the United States suffered widespread outages during a pivotal Eastern Conference Finals game, raising serious concerns about the NBA's broadcast partnerships and its multi-billion dollar media rights future.
FCC Probe Threatens NFL's Early TV Rights Push, Billions at Stake
A surprise Federal Communications Commission probe into early television rights negotiations could derail the NFL's strategy to lock in future revenue, costing the league billions and reshaping the sports media landscape.
TNT's NCAA Triumph Sets Stage for Stanley Cup Dominance
After a seven-year ratings high for its men’s basketball championship, TNT Sports aims to leverage that momentum for the NHL playoffs, signaling a critical period for live sports broadcasting.
MLB Netflix Gamble Pays Off: 3M Viewers Signal New Sports Era
Major League Baseball's streaming debut on Netflix delivered a viewership home run, attracting a crucial younger demographic and resetting the valuation playbook for future sports broadcasting deals.
Kalshi's $50M DC Push Eyes Sports Prediction Market
Kalshi's intensifying lobbying push in Washington, D.C., seeks to unlock a regulated prediction market for sports outcomes, potentially redefining athlete valuations and league revenue streams across a multi-billion dollar vertical.
Messi Stand Unveiling Solidifies Miami's $1.2B Valuation Surge
Inter Miami's Nu Stadium tribute to Lionel Messi isn't just fan service; it’s a direct acknowledgment of his unprecedented $600 million boost to the club's enterprise value and a blueprint for future sports investment.