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NBC Sports Mike Florio

Mike Florio sounds alarm on NFL’s antitrust exemptions

"It would blow up everything."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 24, 2025 0
Dec 11, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; A view an MLB Network microphone and Christmas decorations during the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings at the Hilton Anatole. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Media reporter sounds alarm on future of league-owned networks

"These league-owned networks, they're losing subscribers by a ton."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 21, 2025 0
San Francisco Giants first baseman David Villar

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.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 20, 2025 0
Detailed view of a Fox Sports broadcast camera towner during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

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."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 20, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy emergency press conference

Sports media exec: ‘Door is not closed’ on a Barstool television show

"The mindsets of networks and platforms have changed where they are intrigued."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev

UFC, ESPN reportedly ‘motivated’ to continue partnership

Amazon and Netflix are expected to take meetings with the MMA promotion as well.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson

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."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 30, 2025 0
YouTube. Photo Credit: YouTube/Major Motions on Youtube.

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."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 23, 2025 0
Jimmy Pitaro on the purple carpet during the Sports Humanitarian Awards sponsored by PENN Entertainment.

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?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 21, 2025 0
Jay Wright

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."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 20, 2025 0
Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Jon Jones (red gloves) fights Stipe Miocoic (blue gloves) in the heavyweight bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights

"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 18, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith on ESPN CFP National Championship coverage in January 2025.

Stephen A. Smith reportedly in talks to host SiriusXM show

"There are still a lot of possibilities, and a lot more money out there, for Stephen A. Smith."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 9, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

MLB reporter: ESPN and MLB ‘are going to keep talking’

"In no way at this point do I think... the ESPN-MLB relationship is truly finally done."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

ESPN reportedly open to negotiating new MLB deal; MLB looking for new partners

MLB has reportedly already set its sights on 2028.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 25, 2025 0
General view of the Big East logo

Big East commissioner talks possible merger with ACC

"There's been some conversations about what we could all be doing together."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 23, 2025 0
ESPN and Fox Sports logos.

ESPN ‘Flagship’ app reportedly won’t include Fox Sports content after all

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.

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 21, 2025 0
Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) react after a basket against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Executives believe RSN revenue played role in Luka Dončić trade

The Lakers are currently in the midst of a reported $3 billion local TV deal.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 14, 2025 0
ESPN's Shams Charania

Shams Charania feeling no burnout as lead ESPN NBA insider: ‘I have so much left to prove to myself’

"I feel like I'm just getting started."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 13, 2025 0
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito

Local NFL viewership is down despite strength of national windows

21 of the NFL's 32 teams have seen year-over-year viewership declines in their local markets.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 24, 2024 0
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The 2024 Awfulies: The best in sports radio & sports media podcasts

Fox commentator Tom Brady stands on the sideline before a game between the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field.

Andrew Marchand and John Ourand both predict Tom Brady will return for second season as Fox NFL analyst

"I can't imagine that he'll do the Super Bowl and make it a one and done."

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 19, 2024 0
North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick holds up the sweatshirt worn by his father when he was an assistant coach at New North Carolina Tar Heels new at Loudermilk Center for Excellence.

Insider: ESPN will turn UNC coach Bill Belichick into their Deion Sanders

John Ourand expects ESPN to "run this same playbook, albeit on steroids."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 14, 2024 0
Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Could ESPN Bet help share the load of Stephen A. Smith’s new salary?

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.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 6, 2024 0
Michael Nathanson of research firm MoffettNathanson

Analyst worries that media companies will start ‘blowing themselves up’ as cord-cutting accelerates

For years, as consumers continue to cut the cord in favor of streaming alternatives, the parlor debate among...

By Drew Lerner OnDec 1, 2024 0
Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Former Turner president details negotiations that kept Charles Barkley and Shaq at TNT

"There are people that want you and there are people that need you. We don't need you."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 24, 2024 0

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