Disney and YouTube TV sealed a deal

Sport & Story Daily November 17, 2025: Disney and YouTube TV signed a deal after 2 weeks of content disruption.

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Kelsey Middleton
November 17, 2025

Disney and YouTube TV sealed a deal

November 17, 2025

Google and Disney reach deal to restore ESPN, ABC to YouTube TV
After a two-week standoff between Alphabet and Disney, the companies reached a deal to restore content from ABC and ESPN onto Google’s YouTube TV. The main sticking point between the two companies was the rate Disney charges YouTube TV for its networks. Disney said that access to a selection of live and on-demand programming from ESPN Unlimited, which includes content from ESPN+ and new content on its all-inclusive digital service coming later this year, will be available on YouTube TV to base plan subscribers at no additional cost by the end of 2026.
CNBC

Why is Stephen Curry leaving Under Armour? Explaining the surprise end to NBA star’s longtime shoe deal
Stephen Curry is leaving Under Armour after a 13-year partnership. He is expected to take the ‘Curry Brand’ with him as an independent venture. Curry first signed with the brand for a deal that paid him less than $4 million a year. Two year later, the pair agreed to a 10-year extension after Curry won his first NBA title with $215 million and an equity stake of the company. In 2023, Under Armour gave him an extension of $8.8 million in Under Armour common shares.
The Sporting News

FIFA signs DoorDash to sponsorship agreement for 2026 World Cup
DoorDash singed on as a sponsor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The deal likely represents a mid-to-high eight-figure investment by the S.F.-based meal delivery company. Top-tier FIFA “partners,” who sponsor all the global governing body’s events, pay between $150 million and $200 million for a four-year cycle. For DoorDash just sponsoring the 2025 World Cup, it is believed second-tier “sponsor” rights run between $80M and $100M, while third-tier “supporter” rights cost between $35M and $50M.
Sports Business Journal

Sports pirates just got some bad news
Amazon is making it harder to use its Fire TV streaming sticks to watch pirated content. It will now block apps that have been identified as hosting pirated content, including illegal sports streams. The company is working with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment to fight piracy.
Business Insider

Retractable roof suggested for Arrowhead Stadium
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe suggested adding a retractable roof to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to keep the NFL team in the state. The team is debating on renovating the 76,416-capacity stadium located in Missouri or building a new domed venue across the border in Kansas.
The Stadium Business

NWSL Attendance Is Down—Except for Its Best Teams
The NWSL saw a 5% decline in attendance following the league’s record-high season in 2024. The overall average attendance was 10,669, dipping from 11,250 fans per match last year. Only four teams saw new attendance records: Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage, and Orlando Pride. The Spirit averaged just over 5,000 fans per game in 2021 and now has the third-highest average of 15,259 fans per game.
Front Office Sports

Pelicans fire head coach Willie Green after brutal start to fifth season
The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green on Saturday. This was his fifth season with the team. The Pelicans lost six-straight games to start the 2025-26 season. Green was dropped after the Pelicans lost 118-104 to the Lakers on Friday night, putting them at a 2-10 record. Green is the first coach in the league to be fired this season. James Borrego will be the interim head coach.
Yahoo Sports

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SEC says CFP expansion 'should be a priority,' reveals two formats it could support
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey desires playoff expansion. The SEC and Big Ten remain unable so far to agree on how those bids should be allocated. Sankey said a move to 16 should be a priority. There’s a Dec. 1 deadline to expand the playoff for next season. If the two conferences can’t agree on an expanded format, it will remain at 12 for next season.
USA Today

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