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Netflix renews 'Drive to Survive' for ninth seasonNetflix has confirmed that "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" will return for a ninth installment to document the 2026 Formula 1 season.,The docuseries debuted on the streaming service in 2019 and has been credited with helping to fuel a massive growth in F1's fan base, particularly in the United States....

Report: Luke Kuechly named Netflix's lead NFL analystHall of Fame linebacker Luke Kuechly will be named the new lead analyst for Netflix's NFL broadcasts, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.,Kuechly, 35, retired after eight outstanding seasons with the Carolina Panthers (2012-19) and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, schedule...

Why MLB's Move of the Home Run Derby to Netflix Hurts FansMLB's Home Run Derby is now exclusive to Netflix, but the move raises questions about accessibility, streaming fatigue and growing the game....

Ronda Rousey's MMA return drew nearly 17M viewers for Netflix

The MMA bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano peaked at nearly 17 million global viewers and the three-fight main card averaged 12.4 million in its Netflix debut, according to the network and Most Valuable Promotions, it was announced on Tuesday.,In the United States, Rousey-Carano peaked at 11....

Netflix lands NFL Honors as part of revised deal

Netflix finalized a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, the streaming service confirmed Wednesday.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Picking up the show is part ...

Netflix lands Rams-Packers, first NFL game on Thanksgiving Eve

The Los Angeles Rams will host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Eve this season in a contest to be aired on Netflix, the NFL announced on Wednesday.,The Wednesday night Nov. 25 affair is one of five games Netflix will show this season as part of a revised deal through the 2029 season, according...

Report: Netflix close to landing NFL Honors for 2027

Netflix is finalizing a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, Front Office Sports reported.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Netflix is reportedly "likely" become...

Report: Netflix to air Rams-49ers game from Australia

Netflix will bring football fans Down Under when it broadcasts the first ever NFL game from Australia in September, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The Los Angeles Rams are set to be the home team in a game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, Sept. 10.,The ga...