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Sporticast: Duke, Amazon Test the Edges of College Media Rights
TL;DR
Duke has partnered with Amazon to stream three nonconference basketball games, including matchups against Michigan, UConn, and Gonzaga. The deal has faced backlash from the Big Ten, questioning Duke's rights to sell these games.
Key points
- Duke partners with Amazon for basketball streaming.
- Three games against Michigan, UConn, and Gonzaga will be streamed.
- Big Ten criticizes Duke's rights to sell these games.
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On the 550th Sporticast episode, hosts Eben Novy-Williams and Jacob Feldman are joined by colleague Lev Akabas to discuss a number of current sports business topics, including the backlash to Duke’s new basketball streaming deal with Amazon.
The Blue Devils announced last week a new multiyear partnership, under which Amazon will live stream three Duke nonconference basketball games next season: high-profile matchups against Michigan, UConn and Gonzaga. The move drew quick criticism from the Big Ten, which claimed Duke didn’t have the right to sell those games. The host discuss how this came together given the ACC’s long-term Grant of Rights and its long-standing deal with ESPN.
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This is a major move into college sports rights for Amazon, which has had much more success landing top-tier rights with leagues like the NBA, NHL and NFL. The hosts talk about the increasingly fractured world of sports viewing for fans. College sports has historically been slightly more insulated than others, but deals like this may change that in the coming years.
Next the hosts talk about the NBA playoffs, where underdogs continue to outperform their historical peers. Is the NAB entering a new “Chaos Era?” And why might that be? The hosts talk about the impact of tanking, sports science and refereeing.
Q&A
What games will Duke stream with Amazon?
Duke will stream three nonconference basketball games against Michigan, UConn, and Gonzaga.
Why is the Big Ten criticizing Duke's Amazon deal?
The Big Ten claims Duke did not have the right to sell the streaming rights for those games due to existing agreements.
How does Duke's deal with Amazon affect college sports media rights?
Duke's partnership with Amazon raises questions about the implications for existing media rights agreements, particularly with the ACC's long-term deal with ESPN.
