Google's YouTube Says It's in Negotiations to Stream Live NBA, NHL Games
Google Inc.'s YouTube is in talks with the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League to show live games, building on the popularity of cricket's Indian Premier League last year, a Google executive said.
YouTube aims to show more live sports in the second half of the year, said Gautam Anand, Google's director of content partnerships for Asia Pacific, in an interview in Seoul yesterday. Google is in talks with 'most pro sports leagues” including the NBA and NHL, as well as soccer leagues in Europe, Brian Suh, head of YouTube Partnership at Google's Korean unit, said separately.
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Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
