ESPN reportedly ‘furthest along’ in UFC negotiations as contenders emerge
All indications appear to be that UFC's next rights deal will be split into two packages.
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TNT Sports issues statement on end of NBA broadcasting relationship: ‘It has been a privilege’
"We wish the league much success in the years to come and we look forward to continuing to produce Inside the NBA."
Charlie Baker has had ‘good conversations’ about expanding March Madness in 2026
"That would be the goal—to try and do this for next year."
TNT plans to mic French Open players during practice, coaches during matches
"The coaching aspect of tennis has become more prevalent now that coaches can actually talk to the players and hence, the evolution of this idea to trying to integrate the coach into our coverage."
Future Warner Bros. Discovery spinoff may face streaming struggles
Without Max, TNT, TBS, and truTV might find reach severely limited.
Max will be re-rebranded as… HBO Max
"Today, we are bringing back HBO, the brand that represents the highest quality in media."
Warner Bros. Discovery ad execs defend post-NBA sports strategy
"We’re not intimidated by, like, ‘Oh my God, we have to fill so many hours of content.' There will be content there."
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly ‘moving towards’ split to linear and streaming assets
"It’s become relatively clear to me from the many conversations that I’ve had that we could get some sort of an announcement in the not too distant future that they are planning to try to split the company."
Jemele Hill comments on double standard of Saquon Barkley White House visit
"But once you make that decision, realize, people like you and I can be here on television to question, where it is you truly stand."
Ian Eagle touts David Zaslav continuing TNT’s relationship with NBA in spite of losing games
"David has continued the relationship with the NBA over the next decade, finding innovative ways to partner up"
YouTube TV, Amazon, WBD reportedly bidding on NFL Brazil game
Last year, the game exclusively streamed on Peacock.
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly weighing spinoff of cable assets
The company has hired bankers to work out options that include a potential separation of its legacy assets from the company's future-looking streaming and studio entities.
Warner Bros. Discovery urged to cast Donald Trump Jr. in hunting/fishing show
WBD has been urged by Trump allies to kiss the ring.
Ernie Johnson bids farewell as NBA on TNT era nears its end
"It has been my pleasure to be one of your coworkers, one of your teammates, and a part of this family."
Warner Bros. Discovery to lose $1.1 billion in advertising without NBA
The company will lose its NBA rights following this season.
ESPN+ will air Mecum Auctions car events in multiyear deal
"We believe that the demographic on ESPN+ will broaden the base, so it won’t just be the older traditional car collectors."
Scott Van Pelt hysterically guesses ‘real or fake’ truTV shows
A show called "Inside the NDA" doesn't actually seem that bad...
Does WBD have an actual plan when it comes to sports?
WBD has sent an array of mixed signals regarding its sunsetting relationship with the NBA and now just what it wants to do with other sports.
TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
NCAA Tournament opening weekend schedule and announcers revealed
March Madness is upon us
WBD CEO says cutting NBA was a ‘great decision’
"Our job is to make sure we have enough quality sports so that we’re creating real value for the distributors."
Netflix wins suit over Pepperdine, releases ‘Running Point’ sports sitcom
Netflix’s use of the Waves' marks “does not explicitly mislead consumers as to the source of the work.”
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: ‘We don’t need any more sports’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav signaled a continued move away from expensive live sports properties after losing the NBA.
President Trump addresses Wayne Gretzky’s media-criticized silence on Canada as ’51st state’
"I am therefore making him a 'free agent,' because I don’t want anyone in Canada to say anything bad about him."
Max ditches B/R Sports add-on, will include sports in Standard and Premium tiers
The new strategy comes amid a substantial shift in the quality of live sports rights under the TNT Sports umbrella.
