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Are we heading toward big college football games being available exclusively on pay-per-view via direct-to-consumer streaming services? Former ESPN president John Skipper says yes. Skipper, who has ...

Following WWE’s lead, UFC moved its broadcasting deal to CBS Paramount. Dana White confirmed on social media that UFC had signed a new deal worth $7.7 billion over seven years. Now, fans can watch ...

The UFC recently announced main card bouts for UFC 318, leading to fan criticism of the promotion as a whole. It’s tough being a UFC fan in 2025. The promotion is failing to build new stars and book ...

Last month, Capcom decided to do something relatively unheard of in the fighting game community: charge people to watch the Capcom Cup Finals and Street Fighter League: World Championship online.

UFC fans will be able to watch fights for the first time without pay-per-view costs starting in 2026, ushering in a radical change to how viewers have accessed bouts for years. UFC reached a ...

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