As more pay-TV operators embrace slimmer packages, Comcast Xfinity is rolling out Sports & News TV, a $70-a-month offering based on two foundational elements of live programming. The $70 price is available only to customers who also have Xfinity internet service.

The Sports & News TV package will include major news channels like CNBC, CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC give subscribers access to live sports events.

Although Xfinity Sports & News is being widely marketed and reported as costing $70 monthly, there’s some extensive fine print attached. (With Comcast?? Can’t be.) First, that

Xfinity joins DirecTV in offering a slimmed-down bundle with most — but not all — sports channels in a bid to lure wary consumers.

Comcast is making a new play for value-conscious TV fans who wanted a slimmed-down channel lineup — and pay less. The cable giant announced the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for Xfinity Internet broadband customers that includes 50-plus live news,

Comcast is launching a $70 per month “Sports & News TV” streaming bundle featuring live games from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA. The package, which marks the latest attempt to build out the sports streaming industry,

Comcast announced a new Xfinity package for its internet customers, “Sports & News TV,” which includes over 50 broadcast, cable news and sports channels, plus streaming service Peacock, coming in at $70 per month.

Sports streaming bundles are on the rise, and Comcast is now joining the game. Launching Thursday, the company is offering Xfinity Sports & News TV, a new package that includes more than 50 channels and an ad-supported Peacock Premium subscription for $70.