YouTube sports strategy targets more live rights -- but not necessarily events

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01 THE MACHINE READ

WHY IT MATTERS.

YouTube's live-sports ambitions could shift streaming ad and rights economics if deals materialize.

YouTube eyes more live sports rights selectively

CATALYST TO WATCH

Announced rights deal or bid

MAIN RISK

Rights costs may outrun ad revenue

FULL DISPATCH

YouTube is targeting more live sports rights. But it's more likely to buy games in bulk if there's a clear consumer proposition underlying the rights.

02 THE STORY SO FAR

THE RECORD, IN ORDER.

STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.

03 WHO'S INVOLVED

ENTITIES ON FILE.

AFFECTEDAlphabet · GOOGL

CONTEXTConsumer

04 RECEIPTS

THE SOURCE RECORD.

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