Ion draws over one million viewers for WNBA game without Caitlin Clark
Friday's Fever-Wings game, which Clark sat out for injury, averaged 1.14 million viewers.
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WNBA union left out of media rights negotiations despite efforts for inclusion
The union asked to be included in upcoming media rights negotiations, but were not involved in the WNBA's recent renewal with Ion.
Tampa Bay Lightning leaving FanDuel Sports Network for local affiliate
Lightning games will air on a newly launched Scripps-owned affiliate.
ION announces five-year agreement with Fort Myers Tip-Off
"We’re proud that women’s sports have found a home on ION."
ION eyeing ‘long-term’ media rights deal with WNBA
"Our long-term expectation is we are going to be the home for the WNBA across the entire country for every game on Fridays."
Las Vegas Aces strike broadcast deal with Scripps Sports’ Vegas 34
The Aces' regional games are moving from Gray networks to Scripps' Vegas 34.
Seb Salazar, Kylen Mills lead new NWSL on ION studio team
ION named sports broadcasting veterans Seb Salazar and Kylen MIlls to lead their studio coverage in year two of broadcast the NWSL.
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.
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.
