RealNetworks Teams with NBA.com on Video Deal - BA.com TV - Brief Article

Brandweek, Jan 29, 2001

NEWYORK--Under the terms of a new partnership with the National Basketball Association, RealNetworks' RealPlayer, through its GoldPass subscription service, will provide a streaming video and audio feed of NBA.com TV, the league's 24-hour digital television network. The deal marks the first time a cable provider and Internet subscription service have joined forces.

In addition, RealPlayer will sponsor the "My Highlights" section of NBA.com, and RealNetworks will sponsor the slam dunk contest at this year's All-Star Weekend in Washington, DC. The 2001 NBA.com Slam Dunk presented by Real airs on TNT as part of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night events on Feb. 10.

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