A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after an incident on a Scots street.
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With sports now a “golden goose” begetting streaming progress for Apple, it would be a “no-brainer” for the tech giant to partner with or even fully acquire ESPN.
That’s the latest take from Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives, a longtime Apple bull, who laid out the case to clients in a research note Wednesday.
Apple TV+ has about 50 million subscribers today, Ives estimates. The tech company has never divulged numbers for the nearly 4-year-old service, whose results are reflected in the broader Services line in its financial statements. In the quarter ending June 30, Apple topped 1 billion paid subscriptions to all services, including iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and others, with revenue in the segment gaining 8% over the prior-year period to reach $21.2 billion.
After a sluggish start in its first year, Apple TV+ found its stride with the Emmy-winning Ted Lasso and Oscar-winning CODA and then began to supplement its film and TV programming with live sports. The company acquired Major League Baseball rights and formed a joint venture with Major League Soccer, with the recent arrival of Argentina World Cup hero Lionel Messi at Inter Miami providing a subscriber draw. Even though the tech giant’s tentative deal for exclusive Pac-12 football rights fell through (on the heels of talks with the NFL for Sunday Ticket rights also fizzling), Ives believes the company will not be denied.
“The massive appetite for live sports content remains the laser focus for Cupertino now to boost its streaming future and further tap into its massive installed base of 2 billion iOS devices worldwide,” Ives wrote. “We believe the answer and the shoe that fits for Apple is the golden ESPN assets which potentially may be on the table in
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after an incident on a Scots street.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has delivered a simple message to Inter Miami supporters after helping the club to another important victory over LAFC - where several Hollywood A-listers watched on.
Inter Miami faced off against LAFC in California, the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles transformed into more than just a soccer field; it became a glittering stage, attracting a multitude of celebrities eager to witness the legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi in action.The Sunday sporting event drew an impressive turnout of A-listers, including Prince Harry, Hollywood actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, Owen Wilson, Gerard Butler, and Will Ferrell, all in attendance to witness Messi’s performance against LAFC.A post shared by HOLA! USA (@holausa)Messi, with an incredible record of 11 goals in 10 games, marked his debut in Los Angeles. His participation not only drew celebrities, but also caught the attention of sports icons like NBA superstars LeBron James and James Harden, Lakers legend “Magic” Johnson, and Mexican baseball star Julio Urías from the Los Angeles Dodgers.Maluma shares new song and video dedicated to MessiMessi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and Victoria Beckham enjoy girls night outMessi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s favorite Miami restaurantIt was actually the Los Angeles FC communication team who proudly shared the star-studded guest list on social media.
Lionel Messi can bring out the stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 850th career goal on Saturday evening as Al Nassr continued their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League.
A mum and five children shared one hotel room for nearly two months due to Scotland’s shameful housing shortage.
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is all out for one thing. Check that, two things — «blood and guts.»Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren and Randy Couture are part of the «old blood» meeting «new blood» in the action-packed new trailer for the film set to hit theaters Sept.
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Lionel Messi has taken the Inter Miami soccer team to win the Leagues Cup trophy in a dramatic penalty shootout against Nashville SC.
Gogglebox's Giles Wood has revealed that he and his wife, Mary Killen, have been able to pay off their mortgage after starring on the hit show for eight years. Giles, an artist, and Mary, a writer, have kept audiences entertained for years with their hilarious takes on British TV, all from their rather kitsch Wiltshire home.
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine has tied with Making Space Media, the TV and film producer that places disabled voices front and center.
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There were several royal bombshells about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed in two recent royal books: “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” by writer Gyles Brandreth and royal expert Katie Nicholl‘s book, “The New Royals.”
Antonela Roccuzzo is enjoying her new life in Miami. The Argentinean has been making some friends since her and Lionel Messi’s move into the United States, including Victoria and David Beckham, with the four spending plenty of time together following Messi’s new status as a member of Miami Inter F.C.Antonela Roccuzzo: 7 fun facts about Messi’s beautiful wifeMessi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s favorite Miami restaurantAntonela Roccuzzo’s workout routine: How Messi’s wife keeps her incredible figureA post shared by Antonela Roccuzzo (@antonelaroccuzzo)Roccuzzo shared various photos of herself, Beckham and some of their girlfriends as they enjoyed a night out in the city. One of the photos shows Roccuzzo sitting at the table with their girlfriends, who are also the partners of famous soccer players.
Apple TV+ has landed a new untitled six-part documentary featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access to football great Lionel Messi as he arrived in America to play for Major League Soccer and Inter Miami CF, chronicling his debut in Leagues Cup and beyond.
Leo Messi is one of the greatest athletes of all time and might also be “Mister Congeniality.” After the Argentine soccer player left Paris to continue his career in Miami, he seems happier than ever, embracing his new chapter and making new friends.During his first two matches, Messi scored three goals, and outside the field, the Ballon d’Or winner is spending quality time with his teammates. It is reported that they’ve formed a close-knit and have been seen hanging around in the city on several occasions.According to DeAndre Yedlin, Messi gave headphones to the entire team. The pink and black Beats By Dre headphones have David Beckham’s team’s logo.
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have been feeling right at home in Miami. The soccer superstar has been welcomed in the city by fans and old friends, and his family looks happy on their various social media updates.
Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro are without a doubt one of the most unexpected celebrity breakups this year. And while there were many rumors and controversies surrounding their split, the two singers went on to deny all speculations, revealing that they had made the decision to take separate ways months before the public learned about the news.The revelation caused fans of the former couple to be confused about the timeline of their breakup, as Rosalia had been sharing details about their plans together, following their engagement earlier this year, most recently in June, when she talked about the preparations with ‘El Hormiguero,’ including her wedding dress.