Eurosport

Olympics Supercharges Max Streaming Growth in Europe

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Simone Biles of Team United States competes on the balance beam during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Warner Bros. Discovery is Max-ing out on the Olympics. Over the primary 5 days of the Paris Olympics, viewership and subscriber progress on WBD’s Max streaming platform in Europe has outpaced expectations, boding nicely for the streamer’s prospects because it expands its continental footprint. Official figures, equipped to The Hollywood Reporter, present that, thus far, … Read more

Eurosport Commentator Dropped, ‘Last Supper’ Apology

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Eurosport Commentator Dropped, 'Last Supper' Apology

European TV and streaming firm Eurosport, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has dropped commentator Bob Ballard from its Olympics protection after an “inappropriate remark” that he made about members of Australia’s ladies’s swimming group went viral. Ballard, commenting after the Australian feminine swim group received the gold medal within the 4×100 meter freestyle relay, mentioned … Read more