League Networks News
ESPN will broadcast the MLB Draft for the first time since 2008, with MLB Network carrying their own coverage as well
This marks the first time two separate networks have produced their own live coverage of the MLB Draft.
Review: NHL Network Originals’ “The 1970 Bruins: Big, Bad, and Bobby” is a compelling look at a fascinating team
The 1970 Bruins: Big, Bad & Bobby premieres Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern on NHL Network.
Ranking every primetime game on the 2020 NFL schedule
Following the release of the 2020 NFL schedule, let's rank the primetime games.
Your 2020 NFL primetime schedule
Ian Rapoport stands behind reporting on Trent Williams trade after agent’s “false” claims
"His statement is actually false. What I reported is true."
ESPN says their much-criticized NFL Draft trauma coverage “introduces the human side of the players” (updated)
ESPN took a lot of criticism for their focus on players' family trauma, but they say that's part of "telling their stories."
ESPN’s notable “first in draft history!” was…the first selection of a player named Lemieux
"Gentlemen, we have a first in draft history! Shane Lemieux is off the board to the Giants. He's the first Lemieux ever drafted in the common draft era, going back to 1967."
Many NFL fans were annoyed with the ESPN/NFL Network broadcast’s insistence on describing players’ family tragedies
The ESPN/NFL Network 2020 NFL Draft coverage Thursday and Friday included a whole lot of focus on players' tragic family histories.
Pac-12 Networks’ Mark Shuken says Apple may bid for primary rights, tech firms “told us they want to be in this space”
Apple is reportedly only interested in primary rights, not lower digital rights.
‘The Last Dance’ gives validation to NBA Entertainment producer who filmed all that 1997-98 Chicago Bulls footage
Imagine being a witness to history with a camera crew, but hardly anyone could ever see the footage?
MLB Network reportedly “made a conscious choice” to cut Jonah Keri out of their re-air of an Expos documentary
Keri was featured in The Colorful Montreal Expos when it premiered in 2016, but MLB Network cut his segments for a re-air Sunday.
NBA TV’s “Open Court” is back from home, with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dwyane Wade and more discussing NBA hiatus
"Open Court" is the latest show to return in an at-home format.
Pac-12 Networks to reduce workforce by eight percent amidst COVID-19 crisis, implement hiring freeze and executive paycuts
Pac-12 cuts include laying off around 12 full-time Pac-12 Networks staffers, implementing a hiring freeze at both the networks and the conference, and reducing the salaries of commissioner Larry Scott and senior staffers by 20 and 10 percent respectively.
MLB Network and NHL Network freelancers and part-time employees will reportedly be paid through at least April
The move is expected to impact hundreds of freelancers and part-time employees.
NFL RedZone will re-air their coverage of every Sunday from the 2019 season over 17 straight days this month
NFL RedZone will re-air their coverage of the 2019 season this month, starting with Week 1 on April 6 and running through Week 17 on April 22.
