YouTube in Talks to Stream NBA and Other Live Sports
YouTube in Talks to Stream NBA and Other Live Sports
Posted 02/24/2011 at 5:59am
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Fans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) may be able to tune in and watch live streaming games of their favorite teams on YouTube next year (assuming owners and players can hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement in time to avoid a lockout). According to a report in Bloomberg, the Google-owned video site is in negotiations with the NBA and "most pro sports leagues" to show more live sports.
"It's fair to say that there will be a lot more appealing sports content you'll see on YouTube," said Gautam Anand, Google's director of content partnerships for Asia Pacific. "We have ongoing conversations with pretty much everyone."
One of those conversations is reportedly with the National Hockey League (NHL), though an NHL spokesman denied there have been any talks to stream games over YouTube. Michael Bass, senior VP for the NBA, however, readily admitted that such talks are in fact taking place, saying "We're pleased that YouTube recognizes the value of live sports."
YouTube has been down this road before, just not on this scale. The video sharing site already streams Major League Baseball (MLB) games in Japan, as well as cricket's Indian Premier League.
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kevaskous
February 25, 2011 at 12:11am
I'd like to see them stream what they got now, before they attempt to stream more shit.
raptorspike
February 24, 2011 at 12:56pm
Youtube should also try hitting up the smaller leagues to get them on their site. Arena Football League, National Lacrosse League, National Pro Fastpitch, etc. Leagues that aren't big enough to get on national basic cable
ChristopherRogers
February 24, 2011 at 11:29am
It'll be interesting to see what happens when Blake Griffin plays in the NBA.
Yes, I know. And so do you.
don2041
February 24, 2011 at 7:29am
Is this going to help my computer run faster NO So leave these stories for sports illistrated
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