Mike Florio sounds alarm on NFL’s antitrust exemptions
"It would blow up everything."
"It would blow up everything."
"These league-owned networks, they're losing subscribers by a ton."
Giants CEO Larry Baer suggests "most teams" are also open to the league's plan.
"We're getting closer to the heart of why consumers actually engage in this space."
"The mindsets of networks and platforms have changed where they are intrigued."
Amazon and Netflix are expected to take meetings with the MMA promotion as well.
"I think that was the most important thing, that I could walk away when I wanted to walk away."
"I know they're not -- yes, Sunday Ticket, they're paying for content -- they're not considered a sports rights bidder, but they really have potential to be very disruptive here."
"Do you want to be at theme parks, or do you want to be at ballparks?"
"When you work with them, you realize how difficult it is and how much time they spend and how talented they are."
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
"There are still a lot of possibilities, and a lot more money out there, for Stephen A. Smith."
"In no way at this point do I think... the ESPN-MLB relationship is truly finally done."
MLB has reportedly already set its sights on 2028.
"There's been some conversations about what we could all be doing together."
When News Corp. chairman Lachlan Murdoch revealed Fox's plans for its own streaming service, the idea of a partnership with ESPN effectively died according to Puck's John Ourand.
The Lakers are currently in the midst of a reported $3 billion local TV deal.
"I feel like I'm just getting started."
21 of the NFL's 32 teams have seen year-over-year viewership declines in their local markets.
"I can't imagine that he'll do the Super Bowl and make it a one and done."
John Ourand expects ESPN to "run this same playbook, albeit on steroids."
The Worldwide Leader will not be on the hook for Smith's entire salary, even if he'll be the network's highest-paid star.
For years, as consumers continue to cut the cord in favor of streaming alternatives, the parlor debate among...
"There are people that want you and there are people that need you. We don't need you."