The debut of WWE’s NXT on the USA Network Wednesday night drew 1.179 million viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. It was the first show on cable television for the WWE-owned “developmental” roster of sports entertainers. The debut gets a head start on the debut of the new AEW wrestling promotion that will be shown […]
DAZN signs first U.S. distribution deal with Comcast
The Sports Business Daily reports that DAZN has signed with Comcast for the digital platform’s first U.S. distribution deal. Those wishing to watch DAZN still must subscribe separately from their Comcast contract. According to the report, DAZN will be available for Comcast internet customers that use the Xfinity Flex box for streaming apps as well […]
UFC lends support to new Trump Administrative initiative for National Endowment for Youth Sports
The Sports Business Daily reports that the Trump Administration is rolling out a national youth sports strategy initiative which includes the UFC as one of its backers. The National Fitness Foundation will oversee the initiative. The program will be funded by a legacy endowment with a goal of raising $100M to provide grants intended to […]
Zuffa TMs BMF for future use
Last week Zuffa filed several trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for “BMF” and Bad Motherfucker in anticipation of its showdown in New York this November between Jorge Masvidal and Nick Diaz. Diaz used the term during his post-fight interview at UFC 241 in which he called out Jorge Masvidal. From there, […]
Zuffa, Plaintiffs in Antitrust Lawsuit file supplemental briefs
On Thursday of last week, the parties in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit filed supplemental briefing per the court’s invitation. The filings represent what amounts to the closing salvo in support or opposition of class certification in the lawsuit. The briefs highlight the expert testimony elicited by the parties through the evidentiary hearings that occurred in […]