World Series rights could be split among multiple networks under next MLB media deal, per insiders
"I have no doubt that there are going to be multiple bidders that are trying to get MLB."
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NFL media exec: ‘We’re gonna be ready’ for potential early TV rights negotiations
"We're gonna be ready and we're always ready whenever our partners want to talk."
John Ourand’s ‘The Varsity’ podcast coming to NESN
The video podcast will also air on NESN 360, the NESN Nation FAST channel, and the NESN YouTube page.
Pablo Torre sees a future for ‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ on TV
"And I say that not knowing what television is anymore."
Sports media insiders predict NFL Sunday afternoon packages will stay on broadcast TV ‘for a long time’
"I think (the NFL is) going to be on broadcast for a long time. Because it just, first off, it makes everyone happy. Secondly, there's good business."
NFL Network’s live game slate locked in through 2032 as ESPN takes control
The NFL Network will continue to broadcast seven live games per season.
Media analyst: Cable bundle floor could be 25-35 million households
The analyst also suggests there might be one floor during NFL season, and one floor for the rest of the year.
NFL may renegotiate media rights deals before 2029 opt-out, per report
"The league could approach networks before the 2029 opt-out and try to renegotiate new deals."
NBA TV to look ‘a lot different’ after TNT Sports split
"The channel's new strategy is going to be more focused on live games and less on big studio shows..."
Alexi Lalas open to accepting a future ‘Clay Travis-type role’
"If people are going to pay me to talk about stuff, that's awesome."
Media analyst theorizes TNT Sports’ future post-spinoff
Don't expect TNT Sports to be a bidder for additional sports rights anytime soon...
Sports business CEO predicts divide between SEC and rest of college football
"The schools in the SEC have a lot of politics wrapped around not bargaining with a union of student athletes."
Sports media analyst: NCAA, TV partners ‘will work out a deal’ on March Madness expansion
"I fully expect both sides to reach an agreement, I just don't have a handle at what that agreement looks like yet."
CBS Sports expected to be ‘bigger players’ for live sports rights after Skydance merger
"When they make that deal, I think (David) Ellison and Co., they want to spend."
Mike Florio sounds alarm on NFL’s antitrust exemptions
"It would blow up everything."
Media reporter sounds alarm on future of league-owned networks
"These league-owned networks, they're losing subscribers by a ton."
San Francisco Giants ‘open to’ joining nationalized MLB package come 2028
Giants CEO Larry Baer suggests "most teams" are also open to the league's plan.
Fox Sports exec says ‘entertainment’ mindset is all wrong, ‘sports is the business of belonging’
"We're getting closer to the heart of why consumers actually engage in this space."
Sports media exec: ‘Door is not closed’ on a Barstool television show
"The mindsets of networks and platforms have changed where they are intrigued."
UFC, ESPN reportedly ‘motivated’ to continue partnership
Amazon and Netflix are expected to take meetings with the MMA promotion as well.
Gary Danielson talks retirement deicison: ‘I would rather leave a couple years early than one year late’
"I think that was the most important thing, that I could walk away when I wanted to walk away."
Media analyst: YouTube can potentially be ‘very disruptive’ in sports rights
"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."
Andrew Marchand compares Jimmy Pitaro’s Disney CEO decision to Yankees fandom
"Do you want to be at theme parks, or do you want to be at ballparks?"
Jay Wright shares surprising lessons from new broadcasting career
"When you work with them, you realize how difficult it is and how much time they spend and how talented they are."
TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
