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Netflix exec addresses MLB Opening Night criticism

May 23, 2026 @ 2:00pm

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Netflix’s MLB Opening Night broadcast had a lot going for it. The self-promotion was not one of those things, and the streamer seems to know it. Gabe Spitzer, Netflix’s head of sports, appeared on the Marchand Sports Media podcast with The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand this week and conceded that the March Yankees-Giants broadcast at Oracle…

Netflix VP of Sports confirms streamer wants to be in ‘conversation’ for FIFA World Cup rights

May 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm

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Slowly but surely, Netflix is adding more live sports for subscribers. Since one of its biggest acquisitions was the exclusive U.S. rights to the next two FIFA women’s World Cups, the natural question is whether the streamer will pursue U.S. rights to the men’s World Cup after its deal with Fox Sports expires. This summer’s…