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Is the A.I. Arms Race Coming for Sports?

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Jul 29, 202643:40

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Analyst Michael Nathanson joins John to break down some of the biggest storylines in sports media right now—from the implications of Paramount pausing its Warner Bros. deal to the way the A.I. capex arms race has reshaped how streamers approach sports rights. He also gets into Netflix’s sports strategy, Apple’s sports rights appetite, and more.

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When was this episode published?: July 29, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Varsity covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The Varsity?

"Is the A.I. Arms Race Coming for Sports?" is an episode of The Varsity. Runtime 43 min. Published July 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the The Varsity page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Varsity ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: July 29, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 43 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Varsity. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Varsity covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Keep going with The Varsity.

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Episode Notes

Analyst Michael Nathanson joins John to break down some of the biggest storylines in sports media right now—from the implications of Paramount pausing its Warner Bros. deal to the way the A.I. capex arms race has reshaped how streamers approach sports rights. He also gets into Netflix’s sports strategy, Apple’s sports rights appetite, and more.

Next listen

All from The Varsity →

Next listen

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Yesterday43:39