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Ready to fight back against all the streaming rate increases this year? With Black Friday in full swing, now’s your chance to scoop up some crazy streaming deals, including several that are more than half off.  Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Starz, and more are serving up some of the steepest Black Friday sales of the year, but don’t wait—most of the discounts are set up to end on Cyber Monday.  Black Friday streaming deals: 80% off or more  Frndly TV (monthly Premium plan): 86% off This family-oriented live TV streaming service offers such channels as A&E, The History Channel, Hallmark, and more, and it’s practically giving away three months of its Premium tier (which includes a total of 50 channels and an unlimited DVR) for 99 cents per month, a scorching 86 percent off the usual $12.99/month rate.  Starz (annual plan, no ads): 83% off You can get an astounding 83 percent off Starz—the home of Power Book IV: Force, Outlander, Spartacus, Dirty Angels, and more—if you pre-pay for a full year, with the Starz annual plan costing just $11.99 (versus the usual $69.99) for Black Friday.  Black Friday streaming deals: 70% off or more  HBO Max (Basic With Ads): 73% off If you can deal with some ads and settle for no sports, you can grab HBO Max’s corker of a Black Friday deal, which locks in a full year of the service for just $2.99 a month, a 73 percent savings.   Paramount+ Premium (no ads): 73% off Just six bucks gets you the run of Paramount+’s ad-free tier, including access to your local CBS affiliate and the NFL on CBS, for two months. That’s a 73 percent savings, folks.  Starz (annual plan, no ads): 73% off Not ready to commit to a full year of Starz? You can still snag three months at just $2.99 a month, good for 73 percent off the standard $10.99/month rate.  Black Friday streaming deals: 60% off or more  Disney+ and Hulu (with ads): 62% off If a sweet Black Friday deal for one streaming service isn’t enough, how about two? Bundle Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and you can get a year’s worth of both for $4.99 a month, good for 62 percent off.  NFL Sunday Ticket: 68% off If you’re new to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, you can catch the finals weeks of the season for a mere $48 ($12/month over four months), a 68 percent savings. Just be sure to cancel once the regular season is over or you’ll be charged full price next year for the upcoming season.  Black Friday streaming deals: 50% off or more  Apple TV: 54% off Pluribus, Severance, The Studio, The Morning Show, and more can all be yours for just $5.99 a month for six months, saving you 54 percent off the typical $12.99/month fee. Read...

Every now and then a deal pops up on Amazon that’s so good it leaves us speechless. This deal on an Asus TUF Gaming monitor is just one of those deals, and if you’re a gamer you’re going to really want to take note. It’s been reduced by 42 percent, down from $139 to only $79.99. That’s right, it’s now only $79.99! The monitor measures 24-inches and is Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution. A quick 144Hz refresh rate can be overclocked to 146Hz. That means all your gaming action will be buttery smooth on the panel. That’s the same refresh rate as the professional gamers use. It features enhanced connectivity including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 so it’s compatible with a wide variety of input sources. The monitor has advanced technology to prevent screen tearing during fast-paced games. It features Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync which enables Extreme Low Motion Blur and variable refresh rate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing. That makes it perfect for games with fast-paced action, like first-person shooters, racers, real-time strategy games and sports titles. Dark monitors can be difficult to see, but there’s no need to worry about that with this Asus TUF Gaming monitor. It features Shadow Boost technology, which enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without overexposing the detail. It also has DisplayWidget Center which lets you do easy monitor settings adjustments with your mouse. Asus Low Blue Light reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. You get four different filter settings to control the amount of blue light reduction too. Right now, this monitor comes with three-month complimentary access to Adobe Creative Cloud, for you to get your creative juices flowing. Gaming gear isn’t cheap so jump in and grab this eye-watering $79 bargain while the going is good. Prices are sure to rebound back to normal after Black Friday ends. Read...

Every now and then a deal pops up on Amazon that’s so good it leaves us speechless. This deal on an Asus TUF Gaming monitor is just one of those deals, and if you’re a gamer you’re going to really want to take note. It’s been reduced by 42 percent, down from $139 to only $79.99. That’s right, it’s now only $79.99! The monitor measures 24-inches and is Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution. A quick 144Hz refresh rate can be overclocked to 146Hz. That means all your gaming action will be buttery smooth on the panel. That’s the same refresh rate as the professional gamers use. It features enhanced connectivity including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 so it’s compatible with a wide variety of input sources. The monitor has advanced technology to prevent screen tearing during fast-paced games. It features Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync which enables Extreme Low Motion Blur and variable refresh rate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing. That makes it perfect for games with fast-paced action, like first-person shooters, racers, real-time strategy games and sports titles. Dark monitors can be difficult to see, but there’s no need to worry about that with this Asus TUF Gaming monitor. It features Shadow Boost technology, which enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without overexposing the detail. It also has DisplayWidget Center which lets you do easy monitor settings adjustments with your mouse. Asus Low Blue Light reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. You get four different filter settings to control the amount of blue light reduction too. Right now, this monitor comes with three-month complimentary access to Adobe Creative Cloud, for you to get your creative juices flowing. Gaming gear isn’t cheap so jump in and grab the bargain while the going is good. Prices are sure to rebound back to normal after Black Friday ends. Read...

At a glance Top Picks in streaming and sports entertainment Apple TV: It’s a great service, and this deal will save you $42 over six months. Disney+ and Hulu: Both the with-ads and ad-free deals offer substantial savings over a full year ($96 and $60 respectively). NFL Sunday Ticket: Football fans who snap up this deal will save $48 for the rest of the regular season. Starz: The one-year-for-$11.99 option is the one to take with this service. Walmart+: If you shop at Walmart, this half-off membership deal includes a full year of either Peacock or Paramount+ Essential One thing became clear as we assembled these deals: The streaming companies see higher value in customers who subscribe to their plans that include ads, over what are otherwise the same services without ads. The savings you’ll get without ads is almost always less (as a percentage) than what you’ll get if you’re willing to put up with commercial breaks. Of course, with some channels—especially those carrying live TV and sports–you’ll get ads with some content even if you’re paying the higher no-ads price. Updated November 28, 2025: Deals refreshed, pricing verified. Black Friday deals on streaming entertainment Crave (Canada only, with ads): $89.99 for a full year (25% off) Crave Premium (Canada only, no ads): $129.99 for a full year (41% off) Disney+ and Hulu (with ads): $4.99/mo for 12 months (62% off) Disney+ and Hulu (no ads): $14.99/mo for 12 months (25% off) Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max (with ads): $19.99/mo for 12 months (43% off) Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max (no ads): $32.99/mo for 12 months (42% off) Frndly TV: $.99/mo for 3 months: (86% off) HBO Max (with ads, no live sports): $2.99/mo for 12 months (73% off) Starz (no ads): $2.99/mo for 3 months (73% off) Starz (no ads): $11.99 for a full year (83% off) Black Friday deals on sports streaming plus entertainment Apple TV (pro baseball and soccer, Formula 1 in 2026; no ads): $5.99/mo for 6 mos (54% off) ESPN Select, Disney+, and Hulu (with ads): $19.99/mo (46% off) ESPN Select, Disney+, and Hulu (no ads): $29.99/mo (41% off) ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, and Hulu (with ads): $29.99/mo for 12 months (44% off) ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, and Hulu (no ads): $38.99/mo for 12 months (43% off) Paramount+ Essential (with ads): $2.99/mo for 2 months (63% off) * Paramount+ Premium (no ads): $2.99/mo for 2 months (77% off) * Black Friday deals on football coverage NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube: $12/mo for 4 months (68% off) * You can get one year of either Paramount+ Essential (with ads) or Peacock (with ads)—and switch between the two every three months) for free—with a one-year subscription to Walmart+, available as a Black Friday deal for $49 (50% off). Read...

South Island United say symbol reflects unity, ambition and the natural heritage of the south ahead of their OFC Pro League debut. Read...

The British sports streaming giant has recently pulled the plug on domestic soccer deals in France and Belgium. Read...

The 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held at MediaCityUK in Salford on Thursday, 18 December. Read...

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