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Big TV networks and streamers are fighting to keep sports ads alive in a brutal ad market, where budgets are slashed and advertisers demand lower rates—especially for streaming. While scripted shows struggle, live sports like the NFL and NBA remain golden tickets, drawing massive audiences and justifying premium pricing. Networks are already backing down on Super Bowl bids, negotiating lower rates, but still leveraging sports’ scarcity and live viewership to secure modest gains. Fox and others with strong sports/news portfolios are positioned to win, while scripted content takes hits. Sports aren’t just entertainment—they’re the lifeline keeping media companies afloat.

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