You might recall the proposed Comcast-NBC merger that came out in late November, early December.
Comcast is the nation’s biggest cable (and Internet company). Comcast sees value in taking over NBC Universal. We have seen large companies merge before. We have even seen large media companies merge before. However this merger would be different than any [...]
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The NBC-Comcast Merger And Sports On TV
DirectTV Vs. Versus
DirectTV has a rather comical FAQ on their website regarding the Versus debacle. For those who do not have DirectTV; DirecTV’s contract with the Versus network was up on Aug. 31. All weekend Versus scrolled a reminder that “Versus may be removed” from the satellite provider’s lineup after unsuccessful negotiations.
NFL Network, Comcast Deal In Works
The NFL is close to reaching agreements with its network partners, FOX and CBS, on contract extensions. The deals with FOX, CBS and NBC run through the end of the 2011 season, and it’s likely the networks will have two years added to their deals. NBC’s extension, although not as close to completion, is also [...]
Hat Tricks For Ovechkin And Crosby
I do not think the NHL could have asked for a better showing from its two biggest stars than the one they got on Monday night. Both Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby produced hat tricks leading to a 4-3 Capitals victory in D.C.
It’s a shame it wasn’t on a real television network for all the [...]
Last Night For NFL Network On Comcast
Tonight will be the last day for Comcast subscribers to view the NFL Network. If it wasn’t hard enough to find this thing–this might do it in.
If the two sides cannot come to an agreement today the NFL Network will lose a great deal of viewership. Comcast is the largest cable company in the nation [...]
