From Disney to DAZN, New Chairman Mayer Eyes Global Streaming Growth
Sports streaming service DAZN announced Wednesday that former Disney and TikTok executive Kevin Mayer would be providing strategic direction as chairman of…
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Le Batard’s ESPN Exit Settlement Included Rights to His Followers
The first priority for Dan Le Batard’s next media endeavor—a project he’s launching with his former boss, one-time ESPN president John Skipper—is to secure a…
Dan Le Batard Reunites With John Skipper for Content Venture
Former ESPN host Dan Le Batard is re-teaming with former colleague John Skipper on an unnamed new content venture, Sportico sister publication Deadline reports. Skipper…
DAZN Returns with Canelo on Cable in Fight Signup Bid
Sports streaming service DAZN, which disrupted boxing by spurning the traditional pay-per-view model, is partnering with cable providers to let boxing fans watch…
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DAZN Sells Sporting News to British Family Office with Gaming Ties
Sports streaming service DAZN has sold Sporting News, one of America’s oldest sports publications, to British family office PAX Holdings. The sale continues DAZN’s push…
Canelo Alvarez’s Record $365 Million Contract with DAZN is No More
It was once the largest contract ever signed by a professional athlete. Now it no longer exists. Boxing star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has severed ties with Golden Boy…
DAZN Resumes Expansion With Global App Aimed at Distribution
Sports streaming service DAZN is expanding to 200 countries and territories on December 1, with initial monthly pricing of £1.99 or less, Sportico sister publication…
Boxing: “Fading, Niche Sport” Or Are Declining Ratings The Product of Pandemic Driven Limitations?
Since boxing has returned from the sports hiatus, the sport’s linear television ratings have been in decline. Top Rank cards on ESPN have drawn just 332,000 viewers…
Alvarez Sues DAZN, Golden Boy and De La Hoya for Damages and Schedule Control
Canelo Alvarez’s $365 million deal with sports streaming service DAZN, once the largest contract ever signed by a professional athlete, is now the subject of a federal…
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