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Fox denies issues with ESPN’s World Cup coverage; Front Office Sports stands by report
"We are focused on our own coverage of the biggest event in the world, not on what others choose to air."
Braves CEO: ‘BravesVision’ tracking to pass old FanDuel Sports revenue
“A month into this, we can safely say we have made the right decision, not just for the Atlanta Braves and the business of the Braves, but also our fans."
Front Office Sports, Jeff Zucker to debut daily syndicated sports business show
The program will premiere on September 14 in 85% of U.S. markets.
Holly Rowe elaborates on deleted X post criticizing Tennessee athletic department
"I’m still grieving (Pat Summit) frequently, and to watch that legacy getting reduced to something that’s not special is hard to watch."
Elle Duncan: Netflix’s sports strategy is ‘major spectacle,’ not ‘domination’
"...it's not exactly a start-up, but they do have a start-up mentality in the sports space."
NBC reportedly names Noah Eagle, Zora Stephenson, and Michael Grady as WNBA announcers
NBC will have a semifinal series and the WNBA Finals this summer in the first season of a new broadcast rights deal.
The sports media machinations of reporting on Pat McAfee
A rare moment where it seems as though McAfee backtracked after crossing a line.
ESPN says Troy Aikman’s Dolphins role ‘doesn’t interfere’ with broadcasting job
"His schedule remains unchanged.”
Pat McAfee, J.J. Watt tee off on anonymous source critical of ‘College GameDay’ kicking contest
"These people are just so f*cking blinded by [hate], it's an absurd thing."
Clayton Kershaw not expected to enter MLB media right away, per report
The Dodgers legend is expected to "step away from the game" for a while before making his next move.
Troy Aikman doesn’t want to be thought of as ‘critical’
"...I never want to cross the line where I’m not respectful to the participants on the field because I do know how hard the position is."
ESPN ‘not going to hold back’ on covering NBA gambling scandal
"The industry evolves. My position is: You have to evolve with the times.”
Stephen A. Smith clarifies he has no desire to be a politician… but is keeping door open
"Life is really, really good, and I don't really want to compromise it at all."
Amazon’s Jay Marine ‘optimistic’ of Prime Video getting the Super Bowl one day
"If I have my way, yes. Absolutely, that would be our ambition."
NFL, Front Office Sports enter into content licensing deal
"We can now go to advertisers and say, 'Hey, we are an official content partner in the NFL.'"
Barstool suing former Arizona Bowl, ‘Pardon My Take,’ sponsor for breach of contract
Omega Accounting Solutions owes $4.2 million in delayed payments, according to the lawsuit.
Shams Charania offers misleading report on Malik Beasley’s status amid federal gambling probe
It is the second instance this summer of incomplete reporting by Charania around probes by the U.S. Attorney's office into sports gambling.
Roger Goodell tells ESPN employees that NFL will not dictate coverage, per report
The comments come after ESPN chair Jimmy Pitaro insisted "nothing will change" about how the network covers the NFL.
Allison Williams taking over Laura Okmin’s Fox Sports NFL sideline reporter role
Laura Okmin departed the network earlier this month after 23 years.
Front Office Sports launch ‘Second Acts Live’ theater tour with Sue Bird, Michael Vick, others
The first of three dates is set for September, with future shows already being planned for 2026.
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN ‘very open’ to Stephen A. Smith joining NFL coverage
If Smith plays his cards right, he will have a prominent role on the biggest day in ESPN's history: Super Bowl Sunday, 2027.
Former ESPN president John Skipper reportedly leaving Meadowlark Media
According to Front Office Sports, "It was not immediately clear what the new leadership structure will be for Meadowlark’s business."
Nate Burleson calls NFL ‘king’ of Christmas Day
Move over LeBron, Nate Burleson says the NFL is leaving the NBA in the dust on Christmas Day.
ESPN getting closer to daily WNBA show as women’s basketball growth continues
"Having a show like that would show that we’ve arrived."
Dwight Howard names Donald Trump as his dream podcast guest on ‘Above the Rim’
Howard might get his shot. The question is whether Trump would accept the invitation.
Former panelist Jay Mariotti says ‘Around the Horn’ is ending because it went ‘woke’
"Nobody’s turning on ESPN to watch this."
MLS commissioner Don Garber defers to Apple for lack of subscriber transparency
"I would, Apple doesn't. Get Eddy Cue from Apple on!"
ESPN.com executive editor reportedly placed on leave amid HR complaints
Daglas has been on leave since January.
The Army’s ‘catastrophic’ partnership drama with The Rock and UFL has been resolved
"I think we worked through all that and I think we’re all in a good place."
Clinton Yates replacing Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio
Clinton Yates set to take over the time slot with his new show, Clinton & Friends.
Sports media execs address attracting a younger audience
"So you can spend hours a day, which would have been unheard of not that long ago, engaging with a sport but never sit down and watch a three-hour window."
Jeff Zucker and RedBird IMI take majority control of Front Office Sports
"The expansion of this partnership will allow us to fully take advantage of the immense resources at RedBird IMI’s disposal."
