MLB rights packages, NBA schedule embraces streaming and GPT5 stumbles

MLB negotiating with Netflix, ESPN, NBC, Apple for possible broadcast packages: Sources – The New York Times 

Analyses broadcast negotiations shaping sports media's future.

MLB, Media Rights, Streaming

New ESPN App to Feature Heavy Betting Integration – Front Office Sports *

Explores the merging of sports media and betting integration.

Sports Betting, Media, Technology

NFL Team Values 2025: Cowboys Rule as 3 Clubs Top $10 Billion – Sportico

Offers insight into franchise valuations and financial trends.

NFL, Team Valuation, Finance

NBA Embraces Streaming, Adds 75 National Games to 2025–26 Schedule – Front Office Sports *

Discusses NBA's strategic shift to streaming services.

NBA, Streaming, Marketing

Michigan's $30M Fine Projection Is 11% of School's Sports Budget – Sportico

Examines financial implications of NCAA sanctions.

NCAA, Finance, College Sports

LA28 sells Olympic venue naming rights in historic first – SportsPro *

Significant shift in sponsorship strategies at the Olympics.

Olympics, Sponsorship, Marketing

YouTube Music Adds Trim Silence for Podcasts – Android Authority

Discusses a new YouTube Music feature affecting podcasting.

Podcasts, Technology, Marketing

Tubi Inks New Partnerships with Top Creators – Tubi TV

Explores content creation in media and digital strategies.

Streaming, Media, Content Creation

Taylor Swift's appearance on New Heights – Billboard *

Analyses cross-industry collaborations in media.

Podcast, Cross-Media, Sports

How to automate almost anything (with no code tools) – The Neuron

Application of no-code tools in sports operations.

Automation, No-Code, Sports Technology

HTC's new AI glasses take aim at Meta – Vive

Impact of AI glasses on fan engagement through AR.

AI, Augmented Reality, Sponsorship

OpenAI restores GPT-4o after rocky GPT-5 debut – VentureBeat *

Examines AI tool updates affecting platforms and engagement.

AI, Technology, Marketing

AI startup Cohere valued at $6.8 billion in latest fundraising, hires Meta exec – Yahoo Finance

Reflects growing importance of AI in industries, including sports.

AI, Investment, Business

Make scroll-stopping thumbnails in seconds – Thumbler AI

Boost viewership with enhanced content engagement tools.

Marketing, Media, Engagement

How Sports Leagues can strengthen Spot Fixing Early Warning Systems – Insider Sport

Explores technology's role in maintaining sports integrity.

Sports Technology, Data Analytics, Integrity