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Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery's new sports streaming service, Venu Sports, is launching this fall at the price of $42.99 a month, the trio of media giants announced Thursday.Considered by some to be the equivalent of Hulu for sports, Venu will include games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR and college sports, as well as golf, tennis and soccer. Besides games, there will be studio shows, pre- and post-game programming and access to ESPN's 30 for 30 library, ESPN Films and documentaries from Fox Sports Films.The platform will feature offerings from 14 linear networks — ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, TNT, TBS, truTV — as well as ESPN+.Subscribers will have the ability to bundle the product with Disney+, Hulu and/or Max.Venu Sports is coming amid increased competition in the business of streaming sporting events, with industry giants including Amazon and Netflix each striking deals with various sports leagues to add content for their streaming customers.— The Associated Press contributed to this report. 


Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery reveal price for new sports streaming service

Business Insider

How many people will pay for lots, but not all, of the biggest sports on TV? Venu, a new sports streamer from Disney, Fox, and WBD will soon find out.

The new sports streaming bundle will cost $43 a month — but won't have some of TV's most popular sports

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Hey, have you heard about that giant streaming deal that was struck between ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery (AKA TNT and such)?. This is an idea meant to get to those who have unbundled from cable, giving customers who want all their live sports most of it one place. It seems smart given the sports cable and streaming landscape.

Here's how much you'll pay for that new ESPN, Fox Sports and Warner Discovery streaming service now called Venu Sports

The US Sun

NFL broadcasting icon and RedZone host Scott Hanson has delighted viewers of the Paris Olympics. NBC and its streaming arm Peacock copied NFL Network‘s winning formula with RedZone right down to Hanson behind the desk in its new offering: Gold Zone. The show brings viewers the best highlights from around the Games with Hanson joined […]

‘Gold Zone is a revelation’ claim NBC Olympic viewers after Scott Hanson joins NFL Network co-stars for new show

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Snopes

The rumor appeared to have originated from a website that clearly fabricates stories while also quoting a person that does not work on the show.

Fact Check: ABC Won't Renew 'The View' in 2025 Because of Declining Audience?

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Columbia, SC

Less than a week after announcing the formation of a regional sports network in Ohio, Gray Television says it will franchise the same idea for a new sports-focused broadcast channel in South Carolina. On Thursday, the broadcaster said it is launching Palmetto Sports & Entertainment on five of its TV...

Gray Television launching Palmetto Sports channel in South Carolina

Awful Announcing

Good Morning Football officially relaunched this week with its new cast and new West Coast location. Along with that, the main GMFB show on NFL Network was shortened from three hours to two hours (8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET), while a two-hour Good Morning Football: Overtime with the same cast now airs from 10 a.m. Read more...
The post Roku’s Drew Adams talks unique opportunity with ‘Good Morning Football: Overtime’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Roku exec talks 'Good Morning Football'

Hollywood agents and writers have begun complaining that the NBA's 11-year, $76 billion deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon will impact their businesses as there will be fewer new scripted television shows and fewer reruns, which will result in lower residuals. NBC’s deal alone will replace more than 150 hours...

Entertainment Exec: New NBA Media Deals An Example Of 'Transfer Of Wealth From Hollywood To Sports Leagues'

VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows. The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button. Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs […]

Netflix viewers warned one week left before app disappears from 60 TVs – check now to avoid missing favourite shows

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

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"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell has announced that she will leave her role at the anchor desk after the 2024 election and take on a new position at the network. "We just celebrated an amazing five years together. I love what I do, and I am...

Norah O'Donnell to leave "CBS Evening News" anchor desk after 2024 election for new role at network

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	Having surpassed its ratings expectations thus far in the 2024 Paris Olympics, NBCUniversal has begun selling off some of the advertising inventory that had been held back as a hedge against potential under-deliveries.Speaking from Paris during a Thursday morning media scrum, Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, confirmed that the company is freeing up some of the commercial spots that were stashed away for use as ADUs—industry shorthand for “audience deficiency units.” While the floodgates haven’t been thrown open quite yet (today marks the fifth day of competition for an event that will close out on Aug. 11), the...

NBC Begins Selling Off Bonus Ad Units as Olympics Ratings Soar

Atlanta, GA

Stephen “Steak” Shapiro will continue as late morning host (9-11am) on Audacy sports “92.9 The Game” WZGC Atlanta. The market veteran and former station owner joined WZGC in July 2022. Shapiro has a 25-year career in Atlanta radio, including serving as morning host at Dickey Broadcasting...

Atlanta’s ‘92.9 The Game’ To Continue Serving ‘Steak’ Shapiro.

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The NBA has renewed its partnership with The Walt Disney Company and signed new contracts with NBCUniversal and Amazon. However, the league’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery will conclude after the upcoming basketball season, following unsuccessful last-minute negotiations.
“Our new global media agreements with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon will maximize the reach and accessibility of NBA games for fans in the United States and around the world,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a written statement. “These partners will distribute our content across a wide range of platforms and help transform the fan experience over the next decade.”
With the 2025-2026 NBA...

NBA Inks ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock And Prime Video Deals, Ending TNT Partnership

Streaming sports service Venu Sports said it will cost $42.99 a month. It plans to launch this fall. Venu is a joint venture between Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox, and will feature all three companies' portfolio of live sports, including NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB. A 7-day free...

Sports streaming venture Venu priced at $42.99 a month

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	Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who followed Howard Stern from terrestrial radio to satellite in a multi-million dollar deal in 2008, has re-upped for three years with SiriusXM.NBA Inches Closer To Locking Up $76 Billion In Media Rights Deals




	Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the official announcement, but Russo’s national star has risen in recent months thanks to one of his side gigs appearing on ESPN’s First Take. The former longtime personality on New York sports radio pioneer WFAN also hosts High Heat, a show on TV’s MLB Network.




	Under the new agreement, Russo will continue to host his...

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Longtime SiriusXM Host Who Followed Howard Stern From Terrestrial Radio To Satellite, Re-Ups For 3 Years

Diamond Sports Group and cable giant Comcast have reached a new agreement that will restore around two dozen Bally Sports-branded channels to Xfinity TV systems across the country. The deal, announced on Monday, clears the way for Diamond Sports to submit a critical reorganization plan to a federal bankruptcy court...

Bally Sports channels returning to Comcast under new deal

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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New streaming super-bundle for NFL, NBA, and more will cost $42.99/month

Venu Sports, the new sports streaming service debuting this fall, has announced its launch pricing. It’s a lot higher than what you pay for Apple TV+...

New streaming super-bundle for NFL, NBA, and more will cost $42.99/month

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