ESPN, Fox, And Warner Brothers Announce Joint Venture Streaming Service
While CBS is the network has the Super Bowl telecast this week, three other major platforms have made the news. ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers announced a joint venture streaming service.
The plan is for this new service to launch in the fall of 2024. As such, streaming programs through this new outlet will be done via an official app.
In a statement shared by ESPN, Warner Brothers, Discovery CEO David Zaslav said, “This new sports service exemplifies our ability as an industry to drive innovation and provide consumers with more choice, enjoyment and value and we’re thrilled to deliver it to sports fans.”
What Can You Expect To Watch Via The ESPN, Fox, Warner Brothers App?
All four the major American professional sports leagues will participate. Certain NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL games will be available here. In addition, CNBC detailed that this will also “consist of all the broadcast and cable networks owned by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery that carry sports, along with ESPN+.”
If you are wondering what the includes, the list is quite extensive. The ESPN family includes ABC, ESPN2, and ESPNU. Under the Fox umbrella, there’s BTN, FS1, and FS2. Warner Brothers includes, TNT, TBS, and TruTv.
The next obvious question here is then, how much will this streaming service cost? “While no price has been determined, a logical starting point could be $45 or $50 per month with introductory pricing lower to entice signups, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the discussions around the service have been private,” CNBC states.
During yesterday’s annual Super Bowl press conference with NFL, commissioner Roger Goodell, had high praise for the streaming test the NFL and Peacock did earlier in the playoffs. Furthermore, he pointed out that the Chiefs vs. Dolphins game saw 23 millions viewers. A few short hours later, this new joint venture was confirmed.
4 High-Profile Football Coaches I'd Want My Kid To Play For
As a youth coach, there is no better feeling than being able to be able to coach a team that your kid is on. But you realize, if your little athletes goes on to play post-youth ball, they will eventually play for someone else. This led me to think about which high-profile football coaches (in both the NFL and NCAA) I would want my kid to play for today.
This is focused on the sport of football for three main reasons. The first is that is the sport I coach him in. Second, it’s the sport of the season. Lastly, it’s the sport my son loves the most right now.
In today’s modern era of professional and high-profile college sports, the head coaches are very prominent figures. Their press conferences are posted to social media. Furthermore, their demeanor is constantly evaluated,, as the press formulate an opinion as to whether or not they are doing a good job.
“Put Me In, Coach!”
So, what do I look for when thinking about who I’d want my son to play for? Well, in this hypothetical scenario, it is important to note that I am selecting a coach, and not a team. Then, it boils down to attitude. These coaches seem to have an attitude that goes way beyond winning. There’s an empathy to their approach. They carry themselves as unique individuals first, and then as a coach. This then leads their locker room to do the same. Lastly, each of them has bet on themselves, and some point had to have the unwavering belief that they would be great at what they do. They never quit on their dreams or their teams.
I have never met any of these coaches. In addition, none of them coach the team I cheer for. They simply inspire me with how they go about their craft and inspire their players.
Here are the four football coaches I’d want my kid to play for.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
