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 […]
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ESPN and DAZN neck and neck in top-grossing sports apps
According to John Ourand’s eblast newsletter on Wednesday, ESPN and DAZN remain the top-grossing sports apps worldwide. The key difference between the two apps is that 99% of ESPN’s revenue is from the U.S. while DAZN’s only receives 27% from the U.S. Ourand cites data from Sensor Tower which notes that ESPN has around $9.4 […]
Zuffa Boxing makes a hire
Zuffa Boxing may be taking another step to becoming a reality and likely a major player in the industry. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic reports that Zuffa has hired an individual to run Zuffa Boxing. Sources tell @TheAthleticBOX Dana White has hired a person to run his boxing division (unofficially referred to as Zuffa Boxing) […]
The Interview – Rafe Bartholomew
I had a great time catching up with Rafe Bartholmew of The Athletic. I first interviewed Rafe back in 2010 about his first published book about the love affair that the Philippines has with basketball. We talk a little about Filipino basketball, the upcoming Pacquiao fight, Canelo, his latest piece about PBC fans/trolls and his […]
Canelo not fighting in September during Mexican Independence Day weekend leaving open date for boxing
Golden Boy Boxing sent out a press release on Wednesday informing boxing media and fans that Canelo Alvarez will not fight Mexican Independence weekend this September. According to the press release, the “decision was made in an effort to secure the right opponent and to do justice to the level of promotion required for a […]