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The GOAT of sports streamers?
Welcome to the Know the Difference Minute for Wednesday, February 7th.
Tough day for traditional TV with ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers/Discovery announcing a super-app that could launch this fall.
What’s stunning is the service will include at least 15 different networks with the 4 major professional sports leagues including the NBA, MLB and NHL. Also in: WNBA, NASCAR, NCAA and FIFA World Cup. Networks confirmed include ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC, ACC, ABC, Fox, FS1, FS2, Big Ten, TNT, TBS and truTV.
NBC and CBS are NOT part of this.
Don’t ask how much it’ll cost because they’re not saying. I’m doing the math in my head and have my own prediction. It won’t be cheap. It can’t be. Streaming rights are incredibly expensive. ESPN, Fox, and Warner are swinging for the fences. We’ll see if it clears.
I’m Dave Spano from Annex Wealth Management. That is your Know the Difference Minute.