NFL faces tough questions in Sunday Ticket lawsuit appeal hearing
The NFL was under the microscope from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals looking at a judge overturning a verdict against Sunday Ticket.
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Paramount optimistic on future of NFL on CBS ahead of potential opt-out
"We feel pretty confident we're going to be in business with the NFL for a long time."
Bob Iger mum on ESPN-NFL deal as Disney feels sting of YouTube TV blackout
Disney CEO Bob Iger didn't have much to say about the ESPN-NFL deal, but the company did reveal the cost of its YouTube TV dispute.
Judge rules in favor of Tom Dundon, bringing AAF saga to a close
Former AAF owner Tom Dundon will have to pay just $1 as a suit against him over the collapse of the league has been ruled upon by a judge.
Judge denies Disney injunction against Dish over ESPN inclusion in Sling Orange
A judge denied Disney's request for an injunction in its lawsuit against Dish, meaning the legal fight over Sling Orange will continue.
Why is the Disney vs YouTube TV standoff going so long?
“Everybody keeps thinking, this is some kind of crown jewel right within our business. Because to us, it is.”
Warner Bros. Discovery continues pivot away from sports as it awaits sales decision
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed sale talks and that sports would no longer play a role at HBO Max.
Fox, Comcast double down on commitment to live sports
While streamers like Netflix dip their toes into the waters of live sports, Fox and Comcast execs affirmed they are all in.
Roger Goodell, NFL riding wave of momentum at owners meeting
NEW YORK — NFL TV ratings are surging, along with those for many sports properties. Partly this is...
Big Ten commish Tony Petitti: Need DC help to reform college sports
“That's the focus right now is getting this consistent, off and running, but also trying to protect it..."
ATP, WTA tours approaching commercial merger agreement
“They are on the doorstep of signing and they will become one commercial entity.”
Ratings battles between networks and streamers more contentious than ever
New judge hints Sunday Ticket lawsuit may not be dead yet
The Sunday Ticket lawsuit could be revived through a successful appeals process according to a new judge overseeing the case.
Tennis leans into entertainment with US Open mixed doubles
“I can't say that I ever thought I'd be calling mixed doubles for seven straight hours on ESPN, which I did yesterday.”
CBS Sports walking tall with Paramount-Skydance merger
Bob Iger: Discussions to bundle ESPN app with other streamers ongoing
"I often have to work to try to find where, what platform sports are on. We can help that."
NFL national revenue up almost $1 billion per Packers’ earnings
The Green Bay Packers' public earnings report shows the NFL continuing its meteoric rise, with national revenue jumping over $30 million.
DeMaurice Smith blasts Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, James Brown in new book over handling of Jon Gruden e-mails
Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith takes aim at ‘cold, dark’ Roger Goodell, ‘impressive antagonist’ Aaron Rodgers in new book
"The god of Cheesehead Nation was isolated and dismissive. He sat in the back row of the meeting room, issuing loud sighs before standing for a dramatic exit."
Chris Evert, John McEnroe praise TNT tennis coverage ahead of Wimbledon: ‘ESPN needs a little competition’
After TNT shined with French Open coverage, Chris Evert and John McEnroe both believe ESPN needs to step up at Wimbledon.
Los Angeles Lakers $10 billion value proves there’s nothing to worry about with NBA ratings
Broadcast partners back NFL Sunday Ticket high price in legal filing
How ‘TNT DNA’ took the French Open to the next level
TNT won tennis fans over with their French Open coverage for an event that had plenty of skeptics going into the major championship.
NFLPA lawyer sends whistleblower memo amid FBI probe, retains outside counsel
The next sport to try its own ‘Drive to Survive’ may be pickleball
A behind the scenes documentary of the professional pickleball tour is in the works, waiting on a distribution partner.
