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NFL Media and Next Gen Stats have announced the launch of Ask NFL IQ, a sophisticated artificial intelligence chat feature designed to streamline how fans consume complex football analytics.
The following article "Fox reportedly competing with streamers for new five-game NFL package" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. As Fox encourages the government to look into the issue of live sports on streaming services, it is reportedly battling alongside them for rights to the NFL's…
The following article "What is Fox really after with the NFL and streaming?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. With Fox at the forefront of the push to scrutinize the NFL's media rights deals, what is the company really after? Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and…
The following article "Gov’t said to open investigation into NFL over games on streaming services" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. After weeks of rumblings, the U.S. justice department is now said to be investigating the NFL over its media rights deals with streaming companies. Visit…
The NFL and AWS have added an AI assistant to NFL IQ, an analytics platform powered by Amazon QuickSight, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The assistant allows fans to
Several NFL Media employees transitioned over to ESPN on Wednesday as part of the network buying NFL Network and RedZone Channel, according to SBJ, including key executive transitions on the Content,
HBO and NFL Films have announced Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks, a five-episode series debuting Tuesday, August 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and streaming on
The following article "NFL reportedly sets first Christmas game on broadcast in three years" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. After two-straight streaming-exclusive years, the NFL Christmas Day slate will again have a broadcast TV component. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media…
The Trump loyalist threatens the league’s antitrust exemption.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards yesterday. ESPN/ABC led with 63 nominations, followed by FOX Sports/FS1 with
DAZN is confirmed as the global home of the American 7s Football League (A7FL). The partnership – which starts this week – brings this American football league to audiences
The National Football League has launched the NFL Draft Innovation Challenge, a new crowdsourcing initiative under the NFL Innovation Hub, designed to advance how the league evaluates impactful technology across the fan journey, local engagement and global event experience. The NFL Draft Innovation…
Live sports streaming can push every element in your video delivery chain to its limit, exposing every potential weakness in seconds. When the Super Bowl, the Olympics, or a World
Monday Night Football, ESPN’s premiere NFL property, has continued to be improved and upgraded from a production perspective. Alternative broadcasts are augmenting the viewing experience, and while Monday Night Football
After a relatively quiet January, the month of February was jammed packed with live sports that spanned the globe. Two in particular — Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, CA
ESPN’s 2025-26 college football season kicked off with a fresh visual identity, including fully redesigned insert graphics, animations, clock-and-score, and College GameDay look. The new look enhanced storytelling, statistical analysis
From Super Bowl compounds to Final Four setups, the Hofstra graduate helps coordinate the technical puzzle behind CBS Sports’ biggest broadcasts The sports-production industry continues to evolve at a remarkable
With Super Bowl LX taking place in Santa Clara, all eyes were not only on the field — but on the future of fandom itself. New technologies are being introduced
The following article "News: Paramount, Fox, Detroit SportsNet and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Paramount plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ once the WBD transaction is complete; Fox thinks its NFL “current pricing is at market”; and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announces…
The NFL announces the launch of the NFL Draft Innovation Challenge, a new crowdsourcing initiative under the NFL Innovation Hub designed to advance how the league evaluates impactful technology across
