[ad_1] Just a day after two NBA players tested positive for COVID-19 and the league announced it would suspend activities for at least thirty days, its esports arm followed suit. The NBA 2K League will postpone the start of its season, which was planned for March 24th. Of course, unlike the real game, esports can […]
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NCAA March Madness games will be played without fans
[ad_1] The Association didn’t say how this would affect ticket holders, but pointed to “behavioral risk mitigation” (read: keeping people out of contact) and the risk to older adults as key factors behind the decision. It won’t be surprising if other leagues follow suit, especially if the outbreak persists long enough to affect sports that […]
NWSL soccer matches will stream on CBS All Access and Twitch
[ad_1] Fans previously had to tune in using ESPN networks, and it was frequently limited to a game of the week. The new coverage starts with two games on April 18th. You’ll have to tune into CBS All Access if you want to catch OL Reign (Megan Rapinoe’s team) taking on Washington Spirit, but you […]
March Madness app streams two games side-by-side on Android TV and Fire TV
[ad_1] For the first time, you’ll be able to watch two games at once “during certain windows” of the tournament on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV. Apple TV users still get the best version of this feature though, as you’ll still be able to stream up to four games simultaneously on that device. Sure, […]
ESPN+ will be the home of PGA Tour’s streaming service in 2022
[ad_1] You might end up paying less to stream live golf tourneys in the future. As part of a larger media deal, PGA Tour Live will be included as part of the ESPN+ base package starting in 2022 — it’ll be the only place you can use it in the US, in fact. The service […]
Sacramento Kings guests can use ‘smart’ bottles to pour their own drinks
[ad_1] The feature quietly launched in a handful of the Kings’ suites and lofts in January, but it’s now poised to reach all the remaining luxury spaces in the Golden 1 Center in the “coming months.” It’s easy to level criticisms at the team. While a Kings spokesperson promised to The Verge that bartenders are […]
‘OurMine’ group hijacks Twitter accounts for Olympics and FC Barcelona
[ad_1] The social network said it locked down the accounts and was “working closely” with partners to restore them. The International Olympic Committee said it was “investigating a potential breach” into the accounts, while FC Barcelona said it would run a “cybersecurity audit” that included reviewing its “protocols and links with third-party tools.” These aren’t […]
Facebook may be cutting its budget for original Watch content
[ad_1] While Facebook has yet to confirm The Information‘s claims, just last week, the social network reached a deal with the PGA Tour to bring daily recaps and highlight videos, rather than live coverage, to Facebook Watch. It also recently canceled two of its original shows, Limetown with Jessica Biel and Sorry for Your Loss […]
PGA Tour highlight videos are coming to Facebook Watch
[ad_1] You won’t have to venture far beyond your Facebook feed to get a pro golf fix this year. The social network has reached a deal with the PGA Tour to bring daily round recaps and player-oriented highlight videos to Facebook Watch in 2020, starting with the Farmers Insurance Open on January 23rd. These will […]
Spotify may be in talks to buy culture outlet The Ringer
[ad_1] We’ve asked Spotify if it can comment. There’s no mystery as to why Spotify might buy The Ringer. As with earlier deals, this could entice more listeners to use Spotify and, theoretically, entice some to subscribe. The podcasts themselves could be lucrative. The Ringer is believed to have made $15 million through its podcasts […]