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Monumental Sports Network (MNMT), the local media rights holder for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics, has announced updates to its Monumental+ (M+) streaming app.
Stephen Arnold Music has developed the original musical theme and sonic branding package for Gray Media and Raycom Sports’ new slate of Atlanta Hawks broadcasts on WANF (Atlanta News First)
Gravity Media has deployed its fully IP-based OB truck, Nova 110, in Belgium for the first time. It made its operational debut supporting a UEFA Europa League match between Union
DAZN has secured an exclusive option on the global streaming rights to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, according to the Guardian. The deal extends the streaming platform’s relationship with football’s world governing body. DAZN paid $1bn (£745m) for the global rights to the first 32-team Club World…
Production strategy includes remote control rooms in Los Angeles and Charlotte, Big Ten Network resources, and scalable camera complements for marquee matchups Rome is not exactly a traditional place to
Second year of regular-season coverage features 82 games, expanded emphasis on remote production, and mobile units from NEP and Live Media Group Although TNT Sports has been a home to
Cloud-based replay technology, Viz Libero telestration, new Haivision X4 encoders, new graphics package highlight production plans for 2026-27 season The bulk of the college basketball season tips off today, and
Behind The Mic provides a roundup of recent news regarding on-air talent, including new deals, departures, and assignments compiled from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s
The Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) has signed a multi-year media agreement with DAZN. DAZN will carry live and on-demand GSOC and Rock League action free outside Canada and the
Tubi and Major League Soccer will stream two Decision Day matches live and free on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the U.S. The games are Inter Miami CF vs. Charlotte FC
Paper Rex has parted with captain d4v41 and Jinggg, two Masters Toronto winners, after an early exit at Champions 2026. With its VCT Pacific partner place secure, the Singapore organisation is rebuilding by choice as free agency opens to every region.
The following article "Weekday matinee WNBA Finals Game 6 audience on par with primetime games" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Despite starting at 12:30 PM ET on a weekday, Game 6 of the WNBA Finals averaged an audience in line with the primetime games earlier in the series. Thursday’s…
The following article "WNBA Finals nears Game 5 high, but viewership takes hit from competition" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Facing its toughest competition yet, the WNBA Finals viewership held up about as well as one could expect Monday night. Monday’s Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals…
USA Sports’ first season covering the WNBA will end on the biggest stage possible. The broadcaster will present the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history on Saturday, when the
Ratings Roundup is a rundown of recent ratings news and is derived from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s edition, with the World Series, the NFL, college
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and technology giant IBM have agreed to a five-year extension of their long-standing commercial and technical partnership, ensuring IBM remains the Official Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Partner of the US Open Grand Slam tournament through 2031.
In this SVG New Sponsor Spotlight, Jake Blount, EVP, Sales, ICAT Logistics, discusses the company’s growing investment in sports, broadcast, and live-event logistics. Headquartered in Dallas, ICAT has 35 years
In-house local telecasts have added new camera angles, graphics package, and deeper NHL Edge data, and Steve Mayer says the shows are continuously improving One month into the 2026-27 season,
Gravity Media is marking its 25th year facilitating the host broadcast for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, continuing its relationship with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC). It will facilitate more than
TSN will launch Film Never Lies Grey Cup Playoffs Watchalong, an altcast hosted by TSN football analyst Luke Willson, for two CFL Grey Cup Playoffs games. Willson will host a
