Broadcast & Streaming · 11 May 2026 · US
Fox Adds NFL Games Amid Streaming Scrutiny in Washington
The network will have an unprecedented tripleheader in Week 10.
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Broadcast & Streaming · 10 May 2026 · US
Trump Rips NFL Streaming Costs: ‘Could Be Killing the Golden Goose’
U.S. President Donald Trump once again hit out against the NFL.
News · 8 May 2026 · US
News: March Madness expansion, Russell Wilson, Nexstar and more
The following article "News: March Madness expansion, Russell Wilson, Nexstar and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NCAA basketball tournaments are officially expanding to 76 teams; Russell Wilson is mulling between playing football and starting career in television; and Nexstar…
Broadcast & Streaming · 8 May 2026 · US
WSJ: Rupert Murdoch spoke to White House about NFL streaming deals
The following article "WSJ: Rupert Murdoch spoke to White House about NFL streaming deals" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Fox Corporation's campaign against the NFL's streaming deals reportedly reached the highest levels of the company and the government. Visit Sports Media Watch for…
Broadcast & Streaming · 5 May 2026 · US
NFL exec: Streamers may be “more fan-friendly” option than ESPN
The following article "NFL exec: Streamers may be “more fan-friendly” option than ESPN" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. An NFL executive sheds some light on how the league views streaming vs. cable. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Broadcast & Streaming · 30 Apr 2026 · US
Ratings Roundup: NBA Playoffs Return to NBC Sports up 38%; NFL Draft Down 12% Overall From 2025
Ratings Roundup is a rundown of recent rating news and is derived from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s edition, more than 13 million people tuned
Broadcast & Streaming · 28 Apr 2026 · US
Ex-NBA Exec Named CEO of Traveler-Focused Streaming Network
Former NBA and Drone Racing League executive Rachel Jacobson was recently named CEO of ReachTV, an ad-supported streaming network serving hotels, airports and plane passengers. Its content includes live NFL and NBA games as well as original content aimed at travelers. The company boasts a monthly…
Broadcast & Streaming · 27 Apr 2026 · US
Sound for the NFL Draft Show Balances Often Conflicting Goals
The audio team for the entertainment event must blend speech intelligibility with full-range music reproduction while considering the broadcast Last week’s NFL Draft, the 92nd annual edition, reflected the event’s
Broadcast & Streaming · 24 Apr 2026 · US
Van Wagner Brings Warhol-Inspired Pop Art Vision to NFL Draft Videoboard Production
Integral to the Draft production for three almost decades, the company tells the NFL story, celebrates the league’s 32 teams, highlights the host city With Round 1 of the 2026
Broadcast & Streaming · 23 Apr 2026 · US
ESPN/ABC, NFL Network Prepare for Record-Setting NFL Draft Presentation From Pittsburgh
The 2026 event, the first Draft with NFL Network under the ESPN umbrella, will be broadcast on nine platforms The NFL’s premier offseason event begins tonight in Pittsburgh, and several
Broadcast & Streaming · 23 Apr 2026 · US
Bleacher Report’s Live NFL Draft Stream Builds on Record-Breaking Audience With Player-Driven, Interactive Production
As the NFL Draft rages on as a multi-platform content juggernaut, Bleacher Report enters 2026 with momentum — and expectations — at an all-time high. Last year’s B/R NFL Draft
Analytics & AI · 23 Apr 2026 · US
If Every NFL Team Used AI Before the Draft, Why Is It a Punchline?
I get it—it’s fun to make fun of NFL general managers. If we’re going to spend months obsessing over a four-day event that fundamentally could be an email, we might as well have some laughs along the way. But amid the non-answers and subterfuge (and presidential appearances??) that otherwise fill…
Broadcast & Streaming · 22 Apr 2026 · US
NFL officials met with FCC last week, per report
The following article "NFL officials met with FCC last week, per report" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Facing scrutiny from multiple federal agencies over its deals with streaming companies, the NFL has reportedly begun mounting its defense. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports…
Analytics & AI · 15 Apr 2026 · US
NFL Media and Next Gen Stats Launch ‘Ask NFL IQ’ AI Interface
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.
Broadcast & Streaming · 11 Apr 2026 · US
Fox reportedly competing with streamers for new five-game NFL package
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…
Broadcast & Streaming · 9 Apr 2026 · US
Gov’t said to open investigation into NFL over games on streaming services
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…
Analytics & AI · 9 Apr 2026 · US
NFL and AWS Integrate AI Assistant into NFL IQ Analytics Platform
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
Broadcast & Streaming · 2 Apr 2026 · US
NFL Network Unveils New Production Ops Leadership Structure as ESPN Takes Over
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,
Broadcast & Streaming · 2 Apr 2026 · US
HBO and NFL Films Announce Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks, Debuting August 11
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
Broadcast & Streaming · 1 Apr 2026 · US
NFL reportedly sets first Christmas game on broadcast in three years
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…