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Apple strikes deal with Major League Baseball for its Friday-night package
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The deal, which CEO Tim Cook announced at today's Apple event, aims to bring new viewership to Apple TV+ while extending Silicon Valley's reach into the world of sports. Under terms of the deal, Apple will have exclusive rights to telecast two Friday Night Baseball games each week, both in the U.S. and to eight countries overseas
TOPICS: Major League Baseball, Apple TV+, Friday Night Baseball, Apple
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