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YouTube Wants Live Sports in Bulk, Not One Game at a Time
YouTube is still an interested buyer for almost every major U.S. league, CNBC's Alex Sherman reports, but only for whole packages: all of a team's local games, or every game in a tournament. That fits its decision to walk away from a five-game NFL package that Netflix bought. Sports Business Journal has reported YouTube is in advanced talks for 20 to 25 NBA teams' regional rights, and it wants the FIFA Men's World Cup, with games anchoring YouTube Premium at $15.99 a month. Also today: Sports Entertainment Group closes its NZ$130 million purchase of MediaWorks, New Zealand's biggest radio…
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