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Rupert Murdoch, Roger Goodell

Mike Florio wonders if Rupert Murdoch’s political pressure leads NFL to dump Fox

"[Murdoch] has drawn a line in the sand, and he has been willing to use everything at his disposal to get the NFL to tread lightly when it comes to the potential sale of more games to streamers."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 11, 2026 0
Greg Olsen and Tom Brady

Greg Olsen edges Fox No. 1 Tom Brady for best analyst Sports Emmy

Olsen enters his third year as Fox's No. 2 analyst this upcoming season after being replaced by Brady.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 27, 2026 0
Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of a Fox Sports microphone before the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Fox political pressure campaign on NFL ‘a little bit odd’ given commitment to broadcast TV, league says

"I'm not sure I really understand where that comes from."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 17, 2026 0
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

CBS

The NFL is slowly killing the Sunday afternoon window

Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Amazon

Winners and losers of the NFL schedule release

Tom Brady at the ceremony for the New England Patriots unveiling his statue in Foxborough. Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Tom Brady will make first New England return as Fox broadcaster in 2026

Brady will call the Packers-Patriots game for Fox in Week 9.

By Matt Clapp OnMay 14, 2026 0
The NFL shield logo at midfield

Analysis shows free NFL games account for just 33%, not 87% of all broadcasts

A fan could watch 89 of 272 NFL games without any sort of paid subscription.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 12, 2026 0
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2026 NFL Thanksgiving Day game. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect; Fox

Fox looks to strike ratings gold with Eagles-Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game

Last year's Thanksgiving Day games set NFL viewership records. Will Eagles-Cowboys do similarly for Fox?

By Matt Clapp OnMay 11, 2026 0

NFL carves out standalone windows for CBS, Fox, NBC as league highlights broadcast exposure amid federal probes

The league is pulling two games that would've been set aside for Sunday regional action and turning them into standalone windows.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 11, 2026 0
Edit via Liam McGuire

Fox Sports

Will NFL punish Fox with weak schedule after Murdoch pressure campaign?

Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of a Fox Sports microphone before the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Murdoch: ‘No substantive discussion’ between Fox, NFL on media rights

The comments come shortly after a report revealed Rupert Murdoch's effort to put federal pressure on the NFL regarding its broadcast distribution practices.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 11, 2026 0
A FOX Sports tv camera

Fox acquiring two additional NFL games this season, Lachlan Murdoch says

The games include a likely international game in Week 10 and a Saturday game in Week 15.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 11, 2026 0
Rob Gronkowski and Paul Bissonnette trade barbs on TNT Sports. Credit: TNT Sports

Rob Gronkowski, Paul Bissonnette trade barbs over dating apps, ‘bro code’

"He's matching with our high school friends on dating apps right now."

By Matt Clapp OnMay 9, 2026 0
Roger Goodell Rupert Murdoch NFL on Fox

Could Fox Sports actually lose NFL rights?

As pressure builds from Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump to force the NFL into business with Fox, it could have the opposite effect.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 8, 2026 0
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Fox Sports

Rupert Murdoch wined and dined Trump to ramp up federal pressure on NFL, per report

A FOX Sports tv camera

Sports media analysts skeptical NFL will secure new TV deals before 2029-30 opt-outs

There are many compelling reasons why broadcasters might "roll the dice" and wait for the NFL's opt-out clauses to hit.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 7, 2026 0
Kenny Albert and Eddie Olczyk call the Stanley Cup Final

Kenny Albert’s four-sport grind results in historic broadcast record

Albert has called 1,545 such telecasts.

By Manny Soloway OnApr 27, 2026 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.

Could Fox’s hardball tactics land it the NFL’s new five-game package?

Fox is bidding on a streaming package while arguing the NFL's antitrust exemption should be reexamined for moving games to streaming.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 11, 2026 0
Tom Brady

Tom Brady ponders finding balance amid professional responsibilities

"When I commit to something, I go all in. That’s just how it is, and I suppose it’s the only way I know."

By Qwame Skinner OnApr 5, 2026 0
Fans watch in Christmas costumes during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Fox reportedly getting game as part of 2026 NFL Christmas Day tripleheader

Netflix is in the final year of its current deal to have two games on Christmas, and Fox will have the third.

By Sean Keeley OnMar 31, 2026 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

CBS

Are the Murdochs and Ellisons behind FCC’s recent interest in sports fragmentation?

Tom Brady walks the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Tom Brady explored coming out of retirement as owner-player

“I actually have inquired."

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 26, 2026 0
Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez criminal trial delayed for third time

The criminal trial of Mark Sanchez has been pushed all the way back to May after it was originally scheduled for December.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 26, 2026 0
Dec 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detail of NFL logo on a goal post pad before a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

John Ourand: Network execs may ‘hold off’ on early NFL renewals

"Paying an additional $1 billion annually is simply hard to justify—especially given the broader decline of the television business."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 24, 2026 0
Logan Paul and Tom Brady at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Logan Paul issues backhanded apology to Tom Brady after Fanatics Flag Football Classic

"I'd like to apologize to Tom Brady for applying so much pressure on you play after play."

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 22, 2026 0

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