ION, ESPN see WNBA viewership soar in 2024
In the 2024 regular season, both ESPN and ION saw huge ratings increases with many games exceeding one million viewers.
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ION’s belief in WNBA, women’s sports has seen a huge payoff
ION debuting brand new studio for NWSL, WNBA shows
The WNBA and NWSL broadcasts on ION will have a brand new studio for their weekly coverage as their women's sports investment grows.
Caitlin Clark’s impact shown in latest WNBA ratings, but other players are also making an impact
The WNBA ratings rise is about more than just Clark.
Florida Panthers ink media rights deal with Scripps Sports
The Florida Panthers are bailing on cable.
WNBA on Ion tops one million viewers for first time
The WNBA is smashing records on Ion.
Scripps Sports launching new pregame show for WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION to increase storytelling
Scripps Sports will air Coyotes games in both Utah and Arizona
The Coyotes' broadcast plans in both Utah and Arizona have become clear.
WNBA studio coverage reportedly coming to Ion
The WNBA on Ion is getting a boost for 2024.
Carson Pickett reunited with young fan with limb difference on NWSL on ION pregame show feature
"To be able to share that moment with you, even though you were so young, was one of the coolest things ever."
Scripps Sports announces NWSL on ION plans, including talent for league’s first weekly studio shows
Scripps Sports has released their NWSL studio and match broadcast lineups.
Arizona Coyotes launch direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform with Kiswe
The Arizona Coyotes are the latest team with a DTC product.
Congress hears testimony on ‘chaos’ of televised sports
Congress wrestles with evolving sports media: exclusivity, streaming chaos, and finding a solution for a healthy future.
Arizona Coyotes games moving to Scripps-owned KASW, a former CW affiliate
A month into the season, Arizona Coyotes games are shifting to a new network.
Scripps Sports president claims company has contingency deals in place with teams in case more Bally Sports RSNs fall
Despite only inking deals with two teams so far, Scripps Sports claims it has contingency deals already in place with several more.
Vegas Golden Knights announce KnightTime+ streaming platform, costing $69.99/season or $6.99/game
The Vegas Golden Knights have unveiled their new direct-to-consumer streaming app, with a very friendly price point.
Scripps Sports picks up Vegas Golden Knights local media rights, will air games on current ION affiliate
The Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to sign a local media rights deal with Scripps Sports.
WNBA deal with Scripps Sports is a winning formula for both sides
How Scripps treats the WNBA may not be the lead storyline in 2023, but it’ll be just as important as any game we see all season.
Scripps CEO: We’re ‘ready to do a deal’ with MLB teams
"Where we think there’s a fit with our local footprint and league or a series of teams, we’re absolutely ready to do a deal."
WNBA signs media rights deal with Scripps, bringing 15 Friday night games to ION
Scripps Sports' first national media rights deal is with the WNBA.
Scripps Sports’ phone ‘ringing off the hook’ amidst RSN implosion
“We see the right live sports as an unparalleled opportunity to drive the value of our linear television streams even higher."
Scripps needs to rebuild ION Television for Scripps Sports to succeed
While there is potential in Scripps Sports, ION's broadcast strategy will need to be revamped for it to succeed.
E.W. Scripps Co. launches Scripps Sports, is interested in local and national sports rights
A new player is entering the market for local sports.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is moving from ESPN to a pair of Scripps-owned networks
The National Spelling Bee had aired on ESPN's platforms since 1994.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee Gets New Host And Analyst
In years past it has been Mike and Mike that hosted the annual spelling be for ESPN, but...
