A week after DirecTV launched its first sports-only streaming package, Comcast unveiled a similar offering that adds news to the mix. The Xfinity Sports & News TV package combines over 50 broadcast, cable news and sports channels with Peacock,

Xfinity joins DirecTV in offering a slimmed-down bundle with most — but not all — sports channels in a bid to lure wary consumers.

Comcast announced on Thursday the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for its Xfinity internet customers, as part of its strategy to remain competitive in the streaming era. The move comes as customers increasingly shift from cable networks to streaming services,

Comcast is launching a $70 per month “Sports & News TV” streaming bundle featuring live games from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA. The package, which marks the latest attempt to build out the sports streaming industry,

NBCUniversal parent Comcast promoted Steve Croney to a newly created role as chief operating officer of its U.S. Connectivity & Platforms segment serving over 32 million customers.

As more pay-TV operators embrace slimmer packages, Comcast Xfinity is rolling out Sports & News TV, a $70-a-month offering based on two foundational elements of live programming. The $70 price is available only to customers who also have Xfinity internet service.

Cable giants Comcast and Charter aren't merging, despite Wall Street wishes. But the companies already share several initiatives that sure look like a merged entity.

Xfinity Sports & News is available for $70 per month when included with an Xfinity Internet subscription and $90 per month without the subscription, according to its landing page. In comparison, YouTube Standard and Hulu Live + Hulu with Ads are both available for $82.99 per month.

Comcast is moving its suburban Chicago office to Schaumburg and reducing the size of its workspace, joining the herd of companies scaling back offices and relocating to the newest and most-updated properties.

A Comcast cable line was vandalized, causing several service outages for Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in Western Washington.

Media company will become the biggest tenant at a suburban Chicago office that was seized by a lender from previous owner Glenstar, which still manages the asset.

Comcast plans to take a minority ownership stake in the 76ers as part of a deal with team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment to build a new arena for the 76ers and Flyers in South Philadelphia.