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NBC, YouTube TV reach short-term extension, avoid service disruption as dispute continues: Sources – NY Times 

Discusses NBC's dispute with YouTube TV.

Media Rights, Broadcasting, Sports Media

We will take the rights elsewhere': Rugby League chairman threatens NRL's broadcast partners – Unmade *

NRL's broadcast rights threat.

NRL, Broadcasting Rights, Media Negotiations

He’s Building the Plumbing For AI to Use the Internet – Every *

How AI is evolving using MCP

AI, MCP, Technology

Professional Sports

NHL Team Values 2025: Maple Leafs Lead, Average Hits $2.1 Billion – Sportico *

Maple Leafs lead NHL valuations.

NHL, Valuations, Market Trends

MLS Promotes Charles Altchek With Commissioner Role on Horizon – Sportico

Charles Altchek promoted in MLS.

MLS, Leadership, Sports Management

YouTube, NFL Set London Celebrity Flag Football Game With Teams Led by Gunna and Aitch – Variety *

NFL and YouTube flag football game.

Digital Media, Sports Entertainment, NFL

Digital & Social

Amazon Prime Video teams up with FanDuel for real-time betting updates during NBA games – CNBC

Real-time NBA betting updates.

Sports Betting, Technology, NBA

SoundStack Brings HLS Streaming to Podcasts – Radio World

HLS streaming hits podcasts.

Technology, Podcasts, Streaming

How HBA Media's fantasy game is attracting a new generation of fans – Sport Business *

Fantasy game attracts young fans.

Fantasy Sports, Marketing, Fan Engagement

Media & Entertainment

Mariners to End 37-Year RSN Run, Join MLB's In-House Media Model – Front Office Sports 

Mariners switch media models.

MLB, Media, RSN

Opening Day now being aired exclusively on Netflix – NY Times 

MLB's digital exclusive on Netflix.

Media, MLB, Broadcasting

Geek out

New RFID Self-checkout Tech Explodes Across Pro Venues – Stadium Tech Report *

RFID tech in sports venues.

RFID, Technology, Sports Venues

Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5 – Anthropic

Claude Sonnet 4.5 AI tool.

AI, Technology, Software Development

Excel's Agent Mode – Microsoft

Excel's AI-driven Copilot feature.

Excel, Data Analysis, Automation

AI

You can now buy things directly in ChatGPT! – The Neuron Daily

ChatGPT integrates e-commerce.

E-commerce, Sports Marketing, Technology

Make you think

Cultural Snobbery as a Superpower – The Guardian

Explores cultural media consumption trends.

Cultural Consumption, Media, AI

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