In this notes column, I recapped some recent developments in "Sports Business, Media & More" and tried to add some not-so-obvious things to look for beyond the pure headlines, including: 🧐

• DAZN's Launch in Spain: OTT Service exploits a favorable market environment and a financially hamstrung competition to enter its eighth market in early 2019. 🚀

• BeIN SPORTS with Decreased Commitment: Lowered bids in MENA region and potentially pulling out of some fiercely competitive international markets would have more implications for sports leagues than just lower revenues. 📉

• F1 TV Pro as "Beta Project": Liberty Media plans broader rollout and marketing push for a niche product targeted at hardcore fans? 🤔

• IMG's Deal for Serie A Overseas Rights: Overpayment even after C. Ronaldo unexpectedly joining Juventus F.C.? 🇮🇹⚽️

• Global Sports Rights Market: No bursting media rights bubble, more growth for years to come, and even less cyclicality? ⬆️

• MLS Season in Review: Good headline numbers for 📺 TV ratings, 🏟 attendance, and 💰 franchise valuations, but some weaknesses upon further inspection. 🧐

In the end, I give my quick hit on my favorite podcast of last week, Amazon's bid for the Regional Sports Networks in the United States, and a must-watch interview about the changing media landscape which you should give a try this week. ☝🏼