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it appears that the Paramount deal

will go through after getting over a major hurdle, and Fox's announcement of buying ROKO shows that there is a consolidation between the streamers and traditional linear programing. That will have a bearing on live sports distribution, and will effect future media contracts. I believe the competition moving forward will get even more intense, and while I don't know if the B12 will capitalize with their next media deal, or not, ESPN+ may be in a position to lose market share. The G6 conferences may also see a bump in their media payouts, as there will be a lot of slots to fill, in both linear and streaming moves to live sports programing.
Posted: 06/16/2026 at 09:31 AM ET

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it appears that the Paramount deal
Big12 guy 06/16/26 09:31 AM ET
Networks are consolidating and I am not sure if this is a good news for
RandomAsianGuy 06/16/26 05:44 PM ET
The Roku Channel and its shows is a nice acquisition, but I believe Fox
VTHokie2000 06/16/26 01:03 PM ET
Could you tell me about what your internet service + all your ...
Atlee Hokie 06/18/26 04:24 AM ET
I've analyzed ours a few times, and cutting cable is NOT cost effective..
Culpeper Hokie 06/18/26 10:40 AM ET
we recently cut cable for the same reason. You
Big12 guy 06/18/26 08:13 PM ET
Yeah, I need to analyze mine again also.**
Atlee Hokie 06/18/26 12:00 PM ET
I sort of agree.
Atlee Hokie 06/18/26 11:58 AM ET
My situation is a little unique because I rent and my landlord included
VTHokie2000 06/18/26 08:02 AM ET
Thanks for the reply.**
Atlee Hokie 06/18/26 10:02 AM ET
You are welcome. Hopefully the information helps you. **
VTHokie2000 06/18/26 11:00 AM ET
If that happens, you'll be supporting the Big-10.
EDGEMAN 06/17/26 04:51 AM ET
From what I can tell there are some apps that aren't available on all the
VTHokie2000 06/17/26 10:23 AM ET
I don't follow this stuff closely, but IMO, Fox would be stupid to...
MP4VT2004 06/16/26 10:56 PM ET
I’m really surprised folks are still using streaming sticks. We have 3
seekoHoG 06/18/26 04:23 PM ET
I bought my Sony Bravia TV in 2000s and it still works great. Why would I
VTHokie2000 06/19/26 10:04 AM ET
In terms of streaming options, the devices are somewhat limited on the
VTHokie2000 06/17/26 12:40 AM ET
No but BIG will**
MrFantastic! 06/16/26 09:42 AM ET
They have the lucrative BTN, so
Big12 guy 06/16/26 09:44 AM ET
Media rights for The B1G are not granted to the conference.
33laszlo99 06/16/26 08:29 PM ET