Sports Media with Richard Deitsch Archives

NBC’s Rick Cordella wants baseball partnership to extend well beyond three-year deal

"At the end of it, my hope and expectation is that we're in business for baseball for a super long time."

Troy Aikman is ‘done’ funding NIL: ‘Didn’t even get a thank you’

"I wrote a sizable check, and he went to another school. I didn’t even get so much as a thank you note"

Troy Aikman considered retiring from broadcasting after Super Bowl XLII

"I don’t know that I felt more empty than I did at that moment in my life"

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NBA

Robbie Hummel explains how Peacock’s ‘On the Bench’ format puts him in huddles with coaches

ESPN exec addresses how company will factor WWE into its on-air coverage

"There's a full appreciation at ESPN of how compelling their content is from an entertainment perspective."

ESPN exec Burke Magnus defends Doris Burke’s demotion

"I think it was the right decision because we were still searching for the perfect combination."

ESPN’s Burke Magnus defends Katie Feeney hire, says company wants to add another social media influencer

"She is so relevant with an audience that is not insignificant and is very important to the future of our business."

ESPN’s ‘Inside the NBA’s schedule will include every playoff game

"They're gonna do literally every playoff night for us through the Finals."

Tom Brady’s broadcasting team says he’s fixed his biggest problem

"You know how to start a thought. Everyone can start a thought, but it's what's the exit ramp for that thought? How do you end the thought?"

Brian Windhorst urges Amazon, NBC to hire actual reporters for NBA coverage

Have you heard about Windy's Golden Triangle Theory?

Brian Windhorst says there are ‘no negotiations’ on new ESPN contract

"I would love to stay on if that works. If it doesn’t work, I’m 47, not 64. My career will continue, I hope."

Brian Windhorst explains why NBA news only breaks through a select few

“He may be the first call, but he didn’t fall backwards into being the first call. He worked to get himself there.”

Mike Breen recalls calling NBA Finals amid O.J. Simpson chase: ‘I can’t concentrate’

"I'm calling the biggest game of my life"

ESPN historian: Developing show for ‘Around the Horn’ slot like ‘climbing Everest on a cold day in your shorts’

"This is not a gimme."

Peter King slams ‘totally embarrassing’ Bill Belichick CBS interview: ‘I’m not buying this idiot’s book’

"If I’m watching that I’m not buying this idiot’s book. Why would I buy this guy? I hate this guy.

Sean McDonough on navigating politics at 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘I felt like I had to say something’

"There needed to be some acknowledgment."

Taylor Twellman: Apple listens to MLS fans better than television networks

"The one thing that's very interesting to me is that Apple really does listen to the constructive criticism."

Fox Sports producer: Tom Brady restrictions have not affected broadcast ‘at all’

"I've been aware of what's been written, a lot of it is misinformed."

Why is Stephen A. Smith allowed to talk politics, while other ESPN talent can’t?

"It's different rules for Stephen A."

Al Michaels believes critics of Tom Brady are just jealous of him

"Whatever [the criticism] is, I think it's borne out of jealousy more than anything else."

Al Michaels: Mike Tomlin would be ‘fantastic’ at broadcasting

"If I had a debate team, I would make him my captain."

Chris Myers reflects on ‘intense’ O.J. Simpson interview

"At times I just wanted to laugh out loud and call B.S. ..."

Bill Cowher confirms he will stay on ‘The NFL Today’ through at least 2025

"I really like the chemistry that we have, I really like the structure that we have. A little more freedom, and I think it's going to make for a better show."

Edit via Liam McGuire.

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Matt Forte details affinity for art in sports media

" ... You get to know the reporters, you get to know the journalists because they care."