Sling's new $4.99 Day Pass fuels a first-of-its-kind NIL movement proving streaming value beats streaming hype
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling TV, the most flexible live streaming service, today revealed the first-ever roster of the Sling "Stream Team," a group of 10 college football players signed to one-day Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for just $4.99, matching the price of Sling's new Day Pass subscription.
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