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NCAA Tournament studio coverage has been terrible television

How much does it cost to be an NFL fan in streaming era?

More streaming NFL games are coming and so is more whining about it

These deals are not going away.

By Demetri Ravanos OnMar 2, 2026 0
The fleet led by Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team

CBS re-ups with SailGP, signing two-year media rights extension

The deal will see nine events air on the CBS broadcast channel this year.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 15, 2026 0
General view of a CBS Sports microphone

FCC formally approves Paramount-Skydance merger

The deal had been in regulatory limbo for months amid a lawsuit by the Trump administration.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 24, 2025 0
DirecTV MySports

DirecTV, Paramount reach deal to add CBS to MySports skinny bundle

DirecTV just filled a major gap in its sports skinny bundle. According to a report by Mollie Cahillane...

By Drew Lerner OnJun 26, 2025 0
Fiji player Jerry Tuwai

CBS reaches media rights deal for Rugby World Cup

The deal, which goes through 2029, includes several major international rugby competitions.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 24, 2025 0
A breaking news graphic from New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL.

New Orleans CBS affiliate blasted for preempting PGA Championship with prison escape presser

WWL went away from the PGA Championship's final round for 30 minutes for a political press conference.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 18, 2025 0
Florida Gators players hoist the trophy

NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship delivers best audience since 2019

Florida's win averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS, up 22% versus last year.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 8, 2025 0
Sunday's selection show revealed the NCAA Tournament bracket. Photo Credit: CBS

NCAA Tournament opening weekend schedule and announcers revealed

March Madness is upon us

By Michael Dixon OnMar 16, 2025 0
Kelly Cheng (USA) and Sara Hughes

CBS, The CW pickup rights to pro beach volleyball league

The networks will begin showing the Association of Volleyball Professionals this summer.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 13, 2025 0
YouTube TV announced on Saturday night that it had reached a deal with Paramount. The two sides had been in negotiations. Photo Credits: IdentsTube on YouTube (YouTube TV, top); SLN! Media Group on YouTube (Paramount, bottom).

Carriage dispute has YouTube TV customers in danger of losing Paramount channels

The contract expires on Feb. 13

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 12, 2025 0

Will ‘The Floor’ cash in on massive Super Bowl lead-in audience?

How will the new Fox game show 'The Floor" fare when compared to other recent shows with a massive Super Bowl lead-in audience?

By Ken Fang OnFeb 7, 2025 0
Nielsen and Paramount logos

Paramount, Nielsen reach agreement after months-long impasse

The deal ends a drawn-out dispute between the two companies.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 3, 2025 0
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ABC

Where does each sports network rank in viewership for 2024?

A general view of a CBS sports broadcast microphone on the field before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

SEC reportedly never actually had a signed contract with CBS

"It's not unprecedented to not sign these long form contracts. But like, it certainly makes it more complicated. And it certainly lends itself to more arguing over what is owed."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 11, 2024 0
The fleet led by Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team

CBS Sports and SailGP reach media rights extension

The partnership is unique in the sense that most races will not air live.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 5, 2024 0
The Grand Rapids Rise defeated the Columbus Fury

CBS and Pro Volleyball Federation reach media rights extension

The new deal will double the amount of matches on linear television versus the last deal.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 20, 2024 0
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College Football

Fox and other Big Ten TV partners can trade exclusive windows, but only when it benefits them

A "Matlock" reboot discussion of a 2005 Penn State-Michigan game.

‘Matlock’ reboot saw incredible discussion of Lloyd Carr, Chad Henne, and 2005 Penn State-Michigan game

"Judge Bowser, just give me enough time to run one last play."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 18, 2024 0
David Beckham announcing his "Beckham and Friends" alternate broadcast.

David Beckham to host Champions League altcast for Paramount+

Beckham and Friends alternate broadcasts are coming to Paramount+ for the UEFA Champions League's semifinals' second legs and the final.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 18, 2024 0
Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) warms up against the Chicago Bears prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory

Gayle King’s Travis Kelce, DNC scoop was dead on arrival

"I know he has a game, but that doesn't mean he is playing."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 23, 2024 2
Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; A CBS Sports microphone on the sidelines during the game between the against the Las Vegas Raiders against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

NFL not expected to negotiate higher rights fee from CBS after Skydance deal

"We’ll obviously be paying close attention to the process."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 12, 2024 0
Dana White told One Nation that he nixed a deal for CBS to buy UFC.

Dana White reveals CBS nearly bought UFC before he torpedoed deal

"I thought their production sucked, I thought they were terrible at what they did."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 10, 2024 3
Logos for Paramount Global and Skydance Media.

Paramount Global enters exclusive merger talks with Skydance

Paramount Global turned down a $26 billion offer from Apollo Global to pursue exclusive talks with Skydance.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 4, 2024 0
Super Bowl LVIII on CBS Sports.

CBS netted an estimated $60 million off 10 bonus Super Bowl LVIII overtime ads

Super Bowl LVIII heading to overtime netted big rewards for CBS.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 18, 2024 1

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