John Skipper: ‘[ESPN] should never have let the Big Ten Network happen’
"Jim Delany had the smart idea to launch a network with FOX and that also was good business, even though it had a rough start.”
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MLB reportedly expecting reduced TV rights fees from upcoming ESPN deal
The new deal could reportedly net MLB less money, but also open up new opportunities.
Appeals court overturning Sunday Ticket lawsuit dismissal could eventually lead to NFL broadcast changes
The panel noted the NFL's antitrust broadcast exemption doesn't apply to deals with pay-TV outlets like DirecTV.
NFL considering “shaking up” Sunday afternoon broadcasts, which could include ending NFC and AFC-focused packages
According to a Variety report, there have been some talks between the NFL, CBS and Fox about changing Sunday afternoon packages, which might include removing the packages' conference affiliations.
After axing Baseball Tonight as a daily show in 2017, ESPN looks to bring back an in-house daily baseball show, pursue a playoff...
ESPN may be boosting its emphasis on baseball.
Burke Magnus’ NHL comments are just the latest example of ESPN changing its tune on the league
"It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in our staff meeting town halls: When are we going to get back into hockey?"
The EU investigation of TV rights has expanded beyond Fox and Ziggo to IMG and MP & Silva
This is part of a larger probe into national restrictions on sports broadcasts in the EU, and could have implications for some major companies.
Murdochs on Fox $3 billion Thursday Night Football deal: “Live sport has never been more important than it is today”
Can Fox justify the expensive pricetag?
NBC’s surprise 2011 winning Olympic bid was a landmark fork in the road for all sports networks
The sports media world could look very different today if Fox or ESPN had won Olympic rights back in the 2011 bids.
Root Sports to be the home of the Las Vegas Golden Knights
All 82 regular season games will air on Root Sports
NBA 2K eSports league latest sign of changing times for broadcast TV
Deals like the NBA's esports league will continue as sports leagues and conferences continue to consolidate content ownership.
CBS Radio to merge with Entercom and the new company will own rights to several pro teams
The new Entercom will own the rights to 45 sports teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Golden State Warriors, New England Patriots, and New York Yankees.
DirecTV-owned company with Fox ties strikes $113 million deal with DoJ over FIFA bribes
The FIFA corruption scandal involves not just executives, but also media companies, and some with major ties to...
