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Broadcast & Streaming · 31 July 2026 · US

DirecTV Will Carry NFL Sunday Ticket for Bars, After All

DirecTV and EverPass announced a multiyear agreement Friday, allowing for bar owners to continue showing NFL Sunday Ticket via satellite or streaming, after months of discussion about the league’s out-of-market package for commercial establishments. The agreement goes beyond Sunday Ticket, making…

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Broadcast & Streaming · 30 July 2026 · US

News: NFL Network, LeBron James, Prime Video and more

The following article "News: NFL Network, LeBron James, Prime Video and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. NFL Network is now available to view through the ESPN App; a representative for LeBron James denies “Last Dance”-style doc; and Prime Video inks a sublicensing deal with Rogers…

Sports Media Watch
Broadcast & Streaming · 30 July 2026 · US

NFL Network Added to ESPN App Beginning July 30

NFL Network will be available on the ESPN App beginning July 30 for Unlimited plan subscribers. The addition brings NFL Network’s live games, studio programming, and original content into the

Sports Video Group
Fan & Venue · 30 July 2026 · US

Cosm Detroit To Open September 10

Cosm will open its fourth immersive sports and entertainment venue in downtown Detroit on September 10. Located at 25 Cadillac Square, adjacent to Campus Martius Park, Cosm Detroit follows the

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Broadcast & Streaming · 30 July 2026 · US

Minnesota Timberwolves Ink Local-Media–Rights Deal With DAZN

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced a new local-media–rights agreement with DAZN and will launch a team-branded subscription service later this summer. Production for all local game broadcasts, including pregame and

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