Did you miss these major streaming stories this week?
Did you miss these major streaming stories this week?
There was plenty of sports streaming news this week, as well as rumblings of a popular drama series returning to Netflix.
Did Friday sneak up on you this week, or have you been counting down the hours each day to make it through? Either way, Friday has arrived, and with it comes our weekly update of streaming stories you might not have seen in the course of your busy schedule.
There were plenty of sports-related headlines to track this week, and potentially some good news for fans of the former NBC and Netflix drama series “Manifest.” Keep reading to find out more about those stories, and others you might not have caught when making your way through the week!
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Scott Hanson headed back to NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone is a unique way to enjoy the best of the best in NFL action each week. For seven hours every Sunday, RedZone whips around each game in the league, highlighting teams that are close to scoring or games where a key turnover has occurred. Scott Hanson is the longtime host of NFL RedZone and has signed a new, long-term contract extension to ensure that remains the case in the years to come. That continuity will delight fans, who have been watching Hanson take them around the league since NFL RedZone debuted in 2009.
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| NFL RedZone | + $15 | + $11 | + $10 | - | - | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | |
DAZN seeks content creators for FIFA Club World Cup
The sports streaming service DAZN made headlines in December when it locked up a deal with FIFA to stream the new Club World Cup tournament for free. Now, Sports Business Journal reports that the streamer is on the lookout for digital content creators to bring their talents to the Club World Cup. More than 100 creators have signed on already, and the streamer is hoping to attract more via its Global Football Creator Program to help further boost fan engagement.
DAZN
DAZN is an international sports streaming service dedicated to live and on-demand sports programming. Since its launch in 2016, the platform has expanded to become one of the world’s leading sports streaming destinations, offering coverage that varies by region and includes boxing, soccer, MMA, women’s sports, motorsports, and other major competitions.
Apple TV identified as a top streaming device for privacy
As determined by ARS Technica, the Apple TV 4K player is one of the best streaming devices on the market for those with privacy concerns. Apple TVs don’t incorporate automatic content recognition tracking technology, and it also makes third-party app tracking more difficult by requiring that apps ask a user’s permission to track them. Any data Apple collects itself is not personally identifiable, according to the company, and these features run counter to other top streaming devices that gather as much information from users as they can.
‘Manifest’ creator hints the show could go on
The drama series “Manifest,” which follows the story of a plane full of passengers who reappear after being presumed dead five years earlier. The show itself is also presumed deceased; NBC canceled the show after three seasons, but Netflix revived the show for a highly successful fourth season in 2022.
On June 2, show creator Jeff Rake posted on X (the social media site formerly named Twitter) the words “Not dead yet” with a hashtag for ‘Manifest” and a poster of the show’s final season. That doesn’t confirm that the show is returning, but it’s the latest in a long line of hints that it could return in some form.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
Apple TV+ reveals MLB schedule for July
As Apple TV+ subscribers no doubt know already, they can use their subscription to watch weekly MLB doubleheaders on Friday evenings throughout the regular season, with no blackouts. Apple TV+ has revealed the schedule for its “Friday Night Baseball” streams coming in the month of July, and you can see them in the table below:
| Date | Time (ET) | Game |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 4 | 2:20 p.m. | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs |
| 7:07 p.m. | Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Friday, July 11 | 7:10 p.m. | Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers |
| 9:38 p.m. | Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels | |
| Friday, July 25 | 7:05 p.m. | Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees |
| 8:10 p.m. | Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals |
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Chicago Sports Network announces deal with Comcast
When Chicago Sports Network first launched in 2024, it was seen as a good way for Windy City fans to see Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox games either via linear television or streaming. But one large group of fans was left out of the arrangement; Comcast customers have been without CHSN, as the channel could not reach a carriage deal with the cable distributor. That has officially changed; as announced on Friday, CHSN and Comcast have a carriage agreement that will allow the channel to be broadcast on the Xfinity Ultimate TV package. Viewers can also stream CHSN via a direct-to-consumer app starting at $20 per month.
Chicago Sports Network
Chicago Sports Network is a direct-to-consumer streaming service that offers live games and other sports content to viewers in the Chicagoland area. Subscribers will be able to watch live games from the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox without subscribing to a cable or satellite package.