The sports media landscape has transformed dramatically. U.S. sports media rights spending now approaches $30 billion annually. Traditional broadcasters and streaming giants are locked in unprecedented bidding wars. Sports now accounts for 86 of the top 100 TV programs. Meanwhile, scripted content spending continues to decline. Tech companies like Amazon, Apple, and YouTube have entered the arena with deep pockets. The result? Record-breaking deals that reshape entertainment economics. But fans face increasing fragmentation across multiple platforms. This comprehensive analysis explores why networks are betting billions on live sports rights, what’s driving the explosive growth, and how these massive investments will shape the future of sports broadcasting.

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