How was the league's opening week ratings performance? In-game competition and specific big brand team matchups are a factor. The bottom line is that early first-week results show a mixed picture.

YouTube is now on a level - or at least in the same ballpark - with the linear TV networks, Netflix and others. NFL regular-season games on all its other platforms last season had an average of 17.5 million.

Stern has been part of the rise of digital radio and Sirius XM since 2006, and a key draw to the service. The story evolved around his 5-year deal, ending this year and valued at about $100 million a year.

A reported statement from CBS News last week said: "In response to audience feedback over the past week, we have implemented a new policy for greater transparency in our interviews. 'Face The Nation' will now only broadcast live or live-to-tape interviews (subject to national security or legal restrictions)."

Newsmax accuses Fox of imposing a "no-carry" agreement with pay TV distributors who agree to carry "right-leaning news channels."

"We're happy with the steps we've taken forward for 2025, but there's more work to be done," says NFL Chief Data and Analytics Officer Paul Ballew.

Walmart+, which allows members to purchase individual premium streaming video platforms, will allow subscribers to switch from Peacock Premium to competitor Paramount+ Essential every 90 days.

What expectations can we draw from the NFL for this coming season, now that the preseason games have grown 17% to average 2.2 million vs. a year ago?

Ad-free Peacock Premium Plus will now be available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in a bundle-like approach, appearing as a separate 'tile" on the Prime Video operating and navigation system.

Disney says Dish is going too far with its Sling TV short-term "mini-bundles," and has filed a lawsuit asking the court to require Dish to comply with its programming deal.