Comcast's Xfinity has launched a new sports and news TV package in an effort to compete with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. Xfinity Sports & News is available for $70 per month. In comparison, YouTube Standard and Hulu Live + Hulu with Ads are both available for $82.

As more pay-TV operators embrace slimmer packages, Comcast Xfinity is rolling out Sports & News TV, a $70-a-month offering.

Comcast announced on Thursday the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for its Xfinity internet customers, as part of its strategy to remain competitive in the streaming era.