Ted Turner forever changed the way we consume sports
He turned the Atlanta Braves into a national team by putting them on TBS, and his WCW battled WWE during the Monday Night War.
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AMC eyes move into sports content, announces New Orleans Saints docuseries
The network has announced a renewal of its "Rise" series, which will feature the New Orleans Saints.
Front Office Sports, Jeff Zucker to debut daily syndicated sports business show
The program will premiere on September 14 in 85% of U.S. markets.
Old guys keep headlining sporting events. Are we suckers for watching?
Westwood One’s Jordan Cornette on why he loves calling NCAA Tournament games
National Association of Broadcasters CEO: Consolidation ‘essential’ so broadcasters can compete for NFL rights
"If we're going to compete for those NFL sports rights ... broadcasters need some scale"
FCC opens inquiry into fragmentation of sports broadcasting
"Many consumers today find it more difficult to find the events they want to watch..."
Puppy Bowl crushes every non-Super Bowl sporting event last weekend in ratings
15.3 million viewers tuned in to watch cute dogs on television.
Antenna and cable TV win Super Bowl latency battle as streamers lag behind
Viewers that watched Super Bowl LX via antenna were well ahead of those watching on streaming.
Sports nab 96 of 100 most-watched telecasts in 2025
Football alone accounted for 92 of the top 100.
Incredibly, pay TV bundle sees first quarter of subscriber growth since 2017
The pay TV ecosystem grew by 303,000 subscribers last quarter.
Today is the Sports Equinox, with all four major leagues competing
Choose wisely...
Sports help broadcast surpass cable in Nielsen’s latest viewership report
Broadcast networks barely edged out their cable counterparts for the first time.
North Carolina TV station to release its own Bill Belichick documentary
The news comes two weeks after the previously announced Hulu docuseries focused on the Tar Heels was shelved.
It’s time to get rid of tickers during college football games
Why would NBC launch a new NBC Sports Network?
Immaculate Grid TV game show currently in the works
"We believe the game can also become a terrific show, a future favorite for sports fans of every stripe."
Gay panic jokes aside, ‘Chad Powers’ has something interesting to say about modern masculinity
Baseball Hall of Fame reveals 10 Ford C. Frick Award finalists
"The winner of the 2026 Frick Award will be announced on Dec. 10 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla."
Carriage Craziness: NBC, Univision stare down YouTube TV blackout, YES Network eyes darkness on Comcast
The succession drama for Fox is now over
Lachlan Murdoch will retain controlling ownership of the company after his father Rupert's death.
New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp discusses ‘cheering for TV ratings’
"As I said in my old job and I'll say it in this job, I didn't cheer for teams, I cheered for television ratings."
Sling TV offers ‘Day Pass’ targeted at sports fans
Unfortunately, the pass will be of little use given how few channels are available.
Dave Portnoy reveals he was nearly named host of Fox’s ‘Fear Factor’ reboot
The role ultimately went to Johnny Knoxville.
Paul Heyman: Emmy Awards ‘should be ashamed of themselves’ for not recognizing Roman Reigns
"Joe Anoa'i's portrayal of the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, was the most compelling villain on television."
