NASCAR got paid. Now it has a viewership problem
NASCAR has reduced the number of races on broadcast television
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ESPN continues to lap competition in daytime studio viewership
FS1 remains ESPN's closest competitor, but the gap is widening.
Joe Castiglione reveals cancer battle, plans return to Red Sox radio
Castiglione plans to call 10 Sunday Red Sox home games this season.
As Amazon eyes the Super Bowl, FCC criticism of NFL streaming grows
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr highlighted Amazon's interest in airing the Super Bowl in a recent post.
Fox to shut down Fox Sports smart TV app, push users to Fox One
The Fox Sports app never offered the modern streaming features found on Fox One.
Ranking 2026 MLB local broadcast accessibility from worst to best
Howie Rose doesn’t want to overstay his welcome
It’s a message that should resonate across the industry—and one that other beloved voices may want to heed before their own curtain calls.
Dana White unmoved by criticism over UFC’s AI ‘slop’ promos
It might save the UFC a few bucks, but AI is still incredibly bad at producing promos.
Poll: 6 in 10 sports fans report skipping games because they’re ‘too expensive’ to watch on TV
72% of sports fans think major sports events should be required to be on free broadcast television.
FanDuel TV to begin 20-month wind down
100 jobs are expected will be eliminated by the end of November 2026 as a result of this decision.
ESPN 8: The Ocho is now a 24/7 over-the-air channel in Florida
Is this a sign of things to come for ESPN?
USA Sports continues WNBA push with Hall of Fame additions
Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw add to a deep WNBA team for USA Network that includes host Elle Duncan.
NESN’s new scorebug is quite big
NESN has unveiled a new scorebug for its Red Sox coverage, and its size is already receiving mixed reviews.
Netflix raises prices after debut MLB broadcast
Netflix has become the latest streaming service to raise its prices. But when can consumers expect the price increases to end?
What the data actually says about MLB and NBA popularity
10 MLB teams still without local TV deals before Opening Day
In all likelihood, arrangements will be made before Opening Day.
NCAA’s March Madness highlight rules force local TV stations to get creative
Local TV stations have been forced to resort to unique ways to showcase March Madness highlights due to the NCAA’s strict highlight rules.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp: NFL negotiations ‘don’t leave a lot of money’ for everyone else
If the NFL does succeed in doubling its rights fees, “that just doesn’t leave a lot of money out for everyone else,” says PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp.
NCAA’s March Madness social media rules are holding teams back
These rules may have made sense in an earlier era of digital media, when such restrictions were primarily targeted at official websites, but are now just hurting teams. Unfortunately for the NCAA and its media rights partners, it is extremely easy to find March Madness highlights online.
Cam Skattebo dismisses CTE as an ‘excuse’ in podcast comments
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo’s latest questionable comments about CTE are making the wrong kind of news.
NCAA suing DraftKings over March Madness branding
The NCAA is objecting to DraftKings using trademarks relating to March Madness in a new lawsuit that was filed.
Jameis Winston latest big name added to Netflix’s Opening Night MLB coverage
Jameis Winston is joining Netflix as a special guest for the streaming service’s coverage of Yankees-Giants on Opening Night.
DOJ, FCC sign off on Nexstar–Tegna deal as legal fights remain
The DOJ and FCC approved the proposed merger of Nexstar and Tegna but it's still being challenged in court by state attorneys general.
ESPN could resist NFL rights fee hike as ‘Thursday Night Football’ gains stronger games
The increasing quality of teams on Amazon’s Thursday Night Football is upsetting ESPN executives.
Stefan Caray latest in family to land MLB play-by-play role
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that Stefan Caray has been hired as an announcer for six to eight games this season
