Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing Disney-Fubo Merger Creates Streaming Giant, Amazon's AI Layoffs Signal New Era, NASCAR Antitrust Case Update - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown
Oct 30, 2025
Disney's merger with Fubo creates a formidable player in the virtual pay-TV market, while Hulu Live TV wraps up its operations. Amazon announces a staggering 14,000 AI-related layoffs, indicating a major shift in the workforce landscape. NASCAR faces a legal victory as a judge dismisses its antitrust claims against two teams, and Paramount broadens its UFC streaming rights internationally. Meanwhile, YouTube TV is negotiating for shorter contracts with Disney amid ongoing carriage disputes.
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Disney-Fubo Forms Streaming Pay-TV Power
- Disney merged Hulu Live TV with Fubo to form the second-largest virtual pay-TV provider in the U.S.
- The combined service reaches nearly 6 million subscribers and will run both brands separately under Disney majority control.
Paramount Expands UFC Rights Globally
- Paramount expanded its massive U.S. UFC rights to Latin America and Australia starting in 2026.
- The deal includes marquee numbered events and numerous fight nights, increasing Paramount's global live-sports footprint.
YouTube TV Presses For Shorter Carriage Deals
- YouTube TV is pushing for shorter carriage contracts as it grows to about 10 million subscribers and more bargaining power.
- Disney insists on fair compensation for its content, especially live sports, as negotiations intensify.