"In the same way, you're going to go to ESPN or you're going to go to Paramount Plus. If you're looking for sports, you're going to go to Netflix first and foremost when you turn on the tube."
"Across the country, we’re partnering with top-tier teams and rights holders to help them strengthen direct relationships with their audiences through a modern, flexible viewing experience."
“As preparations for the platform continue to accelerate, we are singularly focused on delivering a best-in-class product for our target audience, built from the ground up using the latest technologies to engage and entertain discerning sports fans wanting one-stop access to live games.”
NBCU wanted to keep the game, however, the report says Amazon has a clause in its agreement for 'Thursday Night Football' which allows it to have first choice.
“While the media landscape is certainly evolving, we continue to believe in the value of our premium content and our ability to innovate, to drive value for partners, advertisers and viewers alike.”
Major League Baseball became the first professional sports league to live-stream a regular season game while broadcasting the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees game on Monday, August 26th, 2002