YouTube reportedly in talks with ESPN and MLB to broadcast games live . last July , the video-sharing site announced its YouTube Partner Grants Program to ramp up quality content ) by offering big-name stars their own YouTube channels . Last week , YouTube began live - streaming Indian Premier League cricket matches . Google is apparently also working with other pro sports leagues .
YouTube reportedly in talks with ESPN and MLB to broadcast games live . Last week , YouTube began live - streaming Indian Premier League cricket matches . Google is apparently also working with other pro sports leagues .