Fox will stay on the BIg East roster. The collegiate athletic conference, which includes Georgetown University and the University of Connecticut, has proven competitive in mens basketball and womens field hockey, among other areas. Under terms of the new sixyear pact, and its Peacock streaming service will show a combined 60 games of menss and womens regular season and tournament contests. Warners TNT Sports outlets will show a combined 65 games each season, with most airing on TNT, but some made available via TBS or TruTV. The companys Max streaming hub will carr all games. Fox remains the biggest rightsholder, with an agreement to carry 80 games overall. This agreement further adds to TNT Sports portfolio of premium live sports content, featuring championshipcaliber college basketball programs and student athletes, and we will utilize all of our assets to elevate the fan experience, said Luis Silberwasser, chairman and CEO of TNT Sports, in a statement. Warner has been working to broaden its sports rights portfolio, adding two college football championship games and the French Open in recent weeks, even as it is expected to drop its signature NBA package. Popular on Variety Big East Basketball is among the most prestigious in all of college sports, and were proud to be able to feature the mens and womens teams across our Universal platforms, said Rick Cordella, president, Sports, in a statement. The Big East has a storied basketball history, and we look forward to showcasing these games as the conference creates more memorable moments.
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