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While promoting Max's 'The Pitt,' Kevin Harlan proved once again that when it comes to ad reads, no one does it better.

Kevin Harlan remains the undisputed ad read king

"It's got 15 episodes! 15 hours in one shift!"

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 1, 2025 0
General overall view StubHub Center Stadium

‘No noise or discussion’ on canceling 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles amid fires

"No infrastructure was significantly impacted, so they are not looking to rebuild anything that was required for the Olympic Games."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 23, 2025 0
According to CNBC's Alex Sherman, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith have agreed to re-sign with TNT Sports.

Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith reportedly re-signing with TNT Sports

O'Neal's new deal is reportedly for five years, while Smith's is described as a "multiyear" contract.

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 23, 2025 0
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen on the field at SoFi Stadium before a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bleacher Report reaches deal for NFL footage, in-game access

"There are very few pure-play sports media outlets in the U.S. that have access to all highlights."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 16, 2025 0
A 2023 DirecTV logo.

DirecTV launches ‘MySports’ sports-focused skinny bundle, shortly after Venu Sports shutdown

This is much closer to a standard MVPD package than Venu was, but it does include the Venu offerings and more.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 14, 2025 0
The logo for Venu Sports.

ESPN

As Venu Sports shutters, who are the biggest winners and losers?

A 2023 DirecTV logo.

DirecTV, Dish issue antitrust complaint over Disney-Fubo deal

"By this settlement, Defendants pay off and seek to subsume the very competitor that raised these antitrust violations to the Court."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 9, 2025 0
Sports rights for rent

College Football

When it comes to sports media rights, it’s better to buy than rent

Some of the best in television for 2024.

Fox

The 2024 Awfulies: Best & worst in sports television

Credit: ESPN, USA Today Images, Liam McGuire

ESPN

The 2024 Awfulies: Best & worst sports media moments of the year

Kobe Bryant CNN docuseries

CNN announces Kobe Bryant docuseries premiering January 25

"Five years after his passing, we are honored to share the story of Kobe Bryant."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 13, 2024 0
CNN World Sport anchor Don Riddell suggested Thursday that the Kansas City Chiefs should replace the Dallas Cowboys as "America's Team." Photo credited by Liam McGuire.

CNN Sports anchor says Chiefs should replace Cowboys as ‘America’s Team’

"Why should the Dallas Cowboys be 'America's Team?' Their glory days are a distant memory."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 12, 2024 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery reach new carriage agreement

TNT's loss of NBA rights was a significant point of discussion in negotiations.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 9, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith on Inside the NBA

John Skipper thinks Stephen A. Smith will join ‘Inside the NBA’ cast ‘at some point’

"I think you'll see him on Inside the NBA at some point."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 6, 2024 0
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav and actor Dustin Hoffman attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

Warner Bros. Discovery sued for misleading investors over NBA media rights loss

Defendants include WBD’s CEO David Zaslav and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 27, 2024 0
TNT Sports chief content officer Craig Barry. (TNT Sports.)

College Basketball

TNT Sports’ Craig Barry on their college basketball focus and ‘untapped potential’

NFL

Will any NFL team do ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason’ following the Giants’ Joe Schoen-Saquon Barkley debacle?

Shaquille O'Neal reportedly isn't under contract for 'Inside the NBA' as it prepares to head to ESPN.

Shaquille O’Neal reportedly isn’t under contract for ‘Inside the NBA’s’ move to ESPN

As 'Inside the NBA' prepares to move to ESPN, Shaq's free agency looms large.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 18, 2024 0
Oct 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the Big 12 Conference logo on the field after the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Oklahoma Sooners at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

TNT lands Big 12 games from ESPN as part of WBD-NBA settlement

As it turns out, the settlement was effectively a three-team trade.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 18, 2024 0
Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

‘Inside the NBA’ is coming to ESPN

There will be "Inside the NBA" beyond this season.

By Michael Dixon OnNov 16, 2024 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

WBD CEO David Zaslav shares positive outlook during earnings call

The Trump administration could offer "an opportunity for consolidation that would provide a positive and accelerated impact on this industry."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 7, 2024 0
Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of the TNT broadcast court booth before the game between the LA Clippers against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

NBA, WBD still far apart in early lawsuit posturing

The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery are far apart as the two sides battle over the number of depositions in ongoing litigation.

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 5, 2024 0
NBA TV logo

Unclear whether NBA TV will continue post-WBD breakup

"The league still has not decided how (or if) the channel will continue."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2024 0
A graphic for "The Match: Superstars."

‘The Match: Superstars’ to feature Bill Murray, Ken Griffey Jr., Wayne Gretzky and more

The Match: Superstars has quite the talent roster lined up.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 31, 2024 0
Credit: TNT Sports

Warner Bros. Discovery

Unrivaled deal with TNT is perfect opportunity to continue women’s basketball’s growth

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