The LA Times reports that Fox Sports 1 will be seen by subscribers of DirecTV, Dish Network and Time Warner Cable. The Sports Business Journal also added Bright House Networks as a distributor that will carry Fox Sports 1. Although deals with Bright House Networks, DirecTV, Dish Network and Time Warner Cable have not been […]
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Carriage fees central issue to Fox Sports 1 holdouts
With its launch date Saturday, Fox Sports 1 replaces the Speed Channel and Fox Sports 2 replaces Fuel TV. But, DirecTV, Dish Network (Dish) and Time Warner Cable (TWC) do not have agreements to run FS1 and subscribers wonder if a deal will be done by Saturday. DirecTV, Dish and TWC represent a total of […]
UFC sees future gain in international expansion
The Las Vegas Journal Review reports on Zuffa’s international ambitions. In an interview with Lorenzo Fertitta, he indicated that the company projects to make more money overseas than domestically by 2015. The interview details its global strategy which is based upon outreach to international markets via media agreements to show its content. Notably, its brokered […]
Rousey in talks for role in Fast & Furious 7
MMA Junkie reports that Ronda Rousey will be offere a role in the next installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. Rousey recently scored a part in the Expendables 3. According to Variety, Rousey is in negotiations to join the cast of “Fast & Furious 7” which will begin shooting this fall in Atlanta. Rousey […]
Commission to decide whether Sonnen can fight at UFC Fight Night 26
MMA Junkie reports that the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission will conduct a meeting to determine whether to license Chael Sonnen for his fight August 17th on UFC Fight Night 26. The issue with the meeting has to deal with a complaint placed by a group called, Unite Here. According to its web site, the group […]