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Anthony Crupi

Covers streaming and measurement. Bylines at sportico.com. Desk record: 5 signals cited since August 2026, 4 published. Updated September 1, 2026.

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Premier League opener will show if World Cup soccer buzz sticks on US TV

NBC’s EPL season opener featuring Erling Haaland is a live test of whether World Cup fandom converts to weekly ratings. Last year’s EPL average was 535,000 viewers per match; the England-Norway World Cup match drew 27.1 million.

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NFL says Nielsen’s new co-viewing measure was rushed and “muddled”

Nielsen rolled out a wearable-device co-viewing methodology this week, but the NFL calls it overly rushed and only a partial fix covering a third of the affected audience. The league is publicly pushing for further changes, including out-of-home viewing adjustments.

Aug 22

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NFL rights renewals stall, but league still holds the leverage

Fox, CBS and the NFL remain without renewed deals as the season opens, but no streamer emerged to disrupt the market. That absence of a bidding war means legacy broadcasters keep their packages, with renewals likely 18-24 months out.

Aug 15