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2025 FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA makes change for World Cup that could lead to way more commercials

A celebration in the offices at Fox Sports.

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 8, 2025 0
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

Is this the worst college football player NIL commercial ever or the best?

"I won’t be expecting an Oscar pretty soon..."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 20, 2025 0
ICE commercial airs during college football

ICE is dropping huge money to advertise during college football games

"Networks are charging top dollar for these spots"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2025 0
Multiple streaming services appear on a Roku TV, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, Max, Tubi, YouTube, and Apple TV

California law bans loud commercials on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video

The change goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

By Sean Keeley OnOct 8, 2025 0
Credit: Brendan Mcdermid-Reuters via Imagn Images

Golf

NBC Ryder Cup coverage failed in almost every way possible

NFL RedZone and Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson offers clarification on how NFL RedZone commercials will work

"I would simply say, I hope you'll join us on Sunday and judge for yourself whether or not we are still what we've been..."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 6, 2025 0
Screen grab via CJ Fogler.

NFL

RedZone commercials is one step too far in the NFL’s infinite thirst for revenue

Mike Gundy

Mike Gundy reenacts infamous ‘I’m a man! I’m 40!’ rant in new commercial

"Big Wireless wants to come after me? I’m a man, I’m not 40! I’m 58!"

By Sean Keeley OnSep 2, 2025 0
Jake from State Farm Patrick Mahomes Travis Kelce

Commercials during NFL games ’23 times more effective’ than other ads, per report

Sunday afternoon ads are selling for over $1 million for a 30-second spot.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 27, 2025 0
WWE WrestleMania 41 commercials

WWE fans can’t believe the amount of WrestleMania 41 commercials

The WrestleMania 41 broadcast on Peacock was filled with so many commercials that it felt like the wrestling interrupted the ads.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 21, 2025 0
Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley is ‘sick of’ Blake Griffin

"Be nice to Blake."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 28, 2025 0
Jason Bateman/Batman

Everyone is already sick of the rehashed Geico Pig & Jason Bateman/Batman March Madness commercials

"I would roast that geico pig for 18 hours low and slow"

By Sean Keeley OnMar 21, 2025 0
An AT&T commercial starring the 'Nova Knicks' trio and former Knick Donte DiVincenzo

‘Nova Knicks’ reunite in AT&T commercial promoting NCAA Tournament

Brunson, Bridges, Hart, and DiVincenzo all played for the 2015-16 championship-winning Villanova Wildcats.

By Reice Shipley OnMar 18, 2025 0
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan

Don’t expect the PGA Tour to air fewer commercials anytime soon

"Commercial inventory is one element of the value that our partners generate through our partnership with the PGA Tour."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 13, 2025 0
Napheesa Collier (24) of the Lunar Owls

Unrivaled is featuring commercial-free quarters

The first and fourth quarters of games are being shown commercial-free.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2025 0
Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24), driver Ryan Blaney (12) and driver Bubba Wallace (23) race three wide during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Fox scales back Daytona 500 commercials to delight of NASCAR fans

Whenever sports fans are talking about commercials, it’s usually to complain about how they are ruining their favorite...

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 18, 2025 0
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NFL

We don’t need billionaire NFL owners to tell us how to feel

Fox IndyCar commercial

Fox pushes new IndyCar package with great ad featuring Josef Newgarden

Other professional sports leagues should take notes. This is how you market your sport's stars.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 12, 2025 0
Viewers were outraged as NFL RedZone ran multiple ads during Sunday's broadcast.

Scott Hanson’s NFL RedZone ‘commercial-free football’ intro absent, prompting mass dismay (updated)

The "commercial-free" was notably absent from Scott Hanson's opening this week.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 22, 2024 0
Curt Cignetti

Add incessant commercials to the list of Fox Big Noon complaints

"If you love commercial breaks Big Noon Kickoff is for you."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 23, 2024 0
An NBA preseason game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers was interrupted by a commercial starring actress Sydney Sweeney. Photo Credit: Spectrum SportsNet LA/NBA TV

Timberwolves-Lakers preseason contest cuts to commercial during game

Sydney Sweeney Body Wash Genie

By Michael Dixon OnOct 4, 2024 0
Steve Shaw at SEC Media Days in 2019.

NCAA coordinator of officials on ‘two-minute timeout’ instead of ‘two-minute warning’: ‘We didn’t think that would be a big thing.’

Somehow, NCAA figures didn't think people would be upset by using "two-minute timeout" instead of "two-minute warning."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 14, 2024 3
Dan Campbell in an Applebee's commercial

Dan Campbell shows off acting skills in new Applebee’s commercial

"The Dan Campbell Applebee's commercial is out and it is hilarious."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 3, 2024 1
Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee on an ESPN commercial

Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee team up for ESPN commercial

Smith and McAfee reportedly got into an “explosive” argument over creative differences earlier this year.

By Brandon Contes OnAug 14, 2024 1
Team USA fans celebrate winning against Team Brazil in the women's soccer gold medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes.

NBC Olympics viewers unite to appreciate the lack of gambling commercials

"One of the most refreshing things about watching the Olympics has been the total absence of gambling ads and discussion."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 10, 2024 6

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