Warner Bros. Discovery Plans to Add Live Sports to Max Streaming Service

In efforts to gain a competitive edge in the streaming world,Warner Bros.

Discovery is launching Max, its freshly rebranded service that merges content fromHBO MaxandDiscovery Plus.

CEO David Zaslav shared the news during the media company’s virtual press event on Wednesday.

He said that Warner Bros.

Discovery would disclose details in a few months.

“We’re a global leader in sports.

And we’re a global leader in news,” said Zaslav.

However, Warner Bros.

The service will roll out to US customers on May 23.

Competition for streaming sports content is growing.Apple TV Plus offers Major League Soccerand Friday Night Baseball from MLB.