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News · 21 Aug 2026 · US

Esports catching major league sports in prediction market volume

League of Legends and Counter-Strike 2 matches are seeing trading volumes that are nearing those of major league sports at prediction markets. An analysis of Polymarket trading over the past year found an average of over $1 million was traded on LoL matches, with the highest match recording $28.3…

Esports Insider
Broadcast & Streaming · 20 Aug 2026 · US

NFL’s Preseason Schedule Is Full of Streaming Surprises

Even if NFL preseason games are treated by coaches and stars as—at best—dress rehearsals, fans have shown a hunger to watch. Last year’s nationally televised tune-ups averaged 2.2 million viewers, making the 2025 preseason the most-watched since 2018, according to the league. In the regular season…

Sportico
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…

Sportico
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
Broadcast & Streaming · 24 July 2026 · Global

ESPN Adds New Production Features for NFL FLAG Championships

Referee hat cameras, player/coach mics, and virtual graphics will be deployed at the three-day event for the first time The NFL FLAG Championships return to ESPN platforms this weekend from

Sports Video Group