Cole Hamels

By Matt Clapp on 07/07/202607/08/2026

Former Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Cole Hamels addresses the crowd. Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

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Rowe subbed in after travel issues for the network's lead broadcast team.

Should the deal remain unclosed by Sept. 30, Paramount owes WBD shareholders a daily "ticking fee" worth about $7 million per day.

Ryan Clark is the first name confirmed among those losing their jobs.

"It's a totally different cultural moment, cultural experience, to have things like this for free over the air."

Credit: Late Night with Seth Meyers

ESPN

Credit: ESPN

ESPN

Rowe subbed in after travel issues for the network's lead broadcast team.

Should the deal remain unclosed by Sept. 30, Paramount owes WBD shareholders a daily "ticking fee" worth about $7 million per day.

Ryan Clark is the first name confirmed among those losing their jobs.

"It's a totally different cultural moment, cultural experience, to have things like this for free over the air."

Credit: Late Night with Seth Meyers

ESPN