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Jan 10, 2000; New York, NY, USA; Ted Turner, Vice Chairman, Time Warner, at a news conference announcing a merger between AOL and Time Warner.

Ted Turner, CNN founder and former Braves owner, dies at 87

"Ted was also a legendary philanthropist whose compassion and generosity extended across the globe."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 6, 2026 0
The Chainsmokers performed a concert at the Final Four. Credit: TBS; TNT Sports

Viewers puzzled by The Chainsmokers’ performance between Final Four games

"...nothing has ever made less sense than this."

By Qwame Skinner OnApr 4, 2026 0
Magic Johnson and Will Forte join the TBS crew to form a loaded desk as part of a Capital One spot during the Final Four. Credit: TBS; TNT Sports

TBS had a jam-packed Final Four desk for a lengthy, cringey Capital One spot

"Dr. James Naismith" (Will Forte) and Magic Johnson joined the TNT Sports crew at the Final Four.

By Matt Clapp OnApr 4, 2026 0
Charles Barkley during the TBS pregame show at the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four. Credit: TBS; TNT Sports

Charles Barkley whiffs horribly with Illinois-UConn Final Four prediction

"I'll be honest with you- I don't think it's going to be a close game. I think Illinois is going to beat [UConn] pretty good."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 4, 2026 0
Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Grant Hill. Credit: CBS Sports

Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four TV schedule

Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Grant Hill will have the Final Four call for TNT Sports.

By Matt Clapp OnMar 29, 2026 0
Kevin Harlan calls an Iowa-Illinois Sweet 16 broadcast. Credit: TBS; Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Kevin Harlan)

Kevin Harlan was the perfect voice to call an NCAA Tournament horn delay

"That's right! Cover your ears! Hide your eyes! The horn will not shut off!"

By Matt Clapp OnMar 28, 2026 0
St. John's Red Storm guard Dylan Darling (0) celebrates after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena.

Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen announcing schedule

With the first weekend in the books, the 2026 NCAA Tournament has been whittled down to 16 teams....

By Sean Keeley OnMar 23, 2026 0
Washington Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin warms up before Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on April 27, 2025.

TBS lost their Capitals-Canadiens feed for 30 minutes, switched to Sportsnet’s

TNT Sports' Capitals-Canadiens feed was out for 30 minutes, leading to them switching to the Sportsnet feed.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly weighing spinoff of cable assets

The company has hired bankers to work out options that include a potential separation of its legacy assets from the company's future-looking streaming and studio entities.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 17, 2025 0
Sunday's selection show revealed the NCAA Tournament bracket. Photo Credit: CBS

NCAA Tournament opening weekend schedule and announcers revealed

March Madness is upon us

By Michael Dixon OnMar 16, 2025 0
MLB fans are tire of TBS' scorebug making it look like there's always a runner on second base.

Why does TBS’ MLB scorebug always have a runner on second base?

Traditionally, a different-colored base indicates someone is on it.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 15, 2024 7
Bob Costas and Ron Darling

Michael Kay offers impassioned defense of ‘broadcasting god’ Bob Costas

"To see these young people on social media eviscerating a broadcasting god... You're out of your minds!"

By Sean Keeley OnOct 10, 2024 1
TBS' broadcast of Royals-Yankees was very focused on George Brett.

TBS broadcast of Royals-Yankees was obsessed with George Brett

"Take a shot every time George Brett is mentioned."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 8, 2024 2
Costas, Sciambi and Glanville

Bob Costas & Ron Darling highlight MLB playoff divisional series announcer pairings

Bob Costas will be on the call with Ron Darling as the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals face off.

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnOct 3, 2024 2
AEW has officially announces its new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery announce new media rights deal; shows to simulcast on Max

The deal is reportedly worth upwards of $150 million per year.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 2, 2024 0
Paul Skenes and Luis Gil have had great rookie seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, respectively. Photo Credits: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports (Paul Skenes, left); Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Luis Gil, right).

Announcer Brian Anderson has curious take on star MLB rookies

"You could make a strong case for Luis Gil in the Rookie of the Year race, if not for Paul Skenes."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 23, 2024 1
Tony Khan AEW CM Punk

Tony Khan: TBS praised AEW rating after airing CM Punk backstage footage

AEW popped big one-week rating. Was it worth it?

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 18, 2024 2
A TBS graphic showing Arizona players' faces with Dayton players' names.

TBS showed Arizona’s starting lineup instead of Dayton’s

TBS' lineup for Dayton had the right names, but the wrong faces.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 21, 2024 0
WWE Raw

Nick Khan and Triple H reportedly missed ‘Raw’ to discuss media rights deals

WWE executives Nick Khan and Triple H missed this week's episode of Monday Night Raw, reportedly to discuss the show's media rights.

By Chris Novak OnNov 30, 2023 0
WWE NXT The Undertaker Bron Breakker

Pro wrestling’s ‘Tuesday Night War’ showed WWE and AEW at their best and worst

With pro wrestling's one-night Tuesday Night War over, we take a look at the best and worst from both shows.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 11, 2023 2
The HBO Max logo. WBD Sports

WBD’s Max looks to stream TBS/TNT sports in current plans this fall, then boost price

"We have a very comprehensive strategic attack plan on sports."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 6, 2023 0
The Warner Bros. Discovery logo.

WBD’s David Zaslav confirms RSN sale/shutdown plans, but says they’ll keep other linear networks: ‘We feel very good about our hand.’

"We like the businesses we have."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 4, 2023 1
MLB Shohei Ohtani

MLB national viewership showing positive signs at midseason

Halfway through the year, MLB's national TV partners are shining.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 12, 2023 0
Blake Snell doing an interview with TBS

Padres broadcast hilariously rips Blake Snell for going on TBS: ‘Sleeping with the enemy!’

"How about this guy cheating on us right now."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 5, 2023 2
The Panthers still don't know who they'll face in the Stanley Cup Finals, but they do know when the games will be -- kind of.

NHL releases two different Stanley Cup Finals schedules

"The Panthers still don't know who they'll face in the Stanley Cup Finals, but they do know when the games will be -- kind of."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 26, 2023 2

Your NHL Playoffs announcing schedule for 5/4-5/7

Thursday, May 4th Game 2: Florida at Toronto 7 PM, TNT Brendan Burke, Darren Pang & Aly Lozoff...

By Joe Lucia OnMay 4, 2023 0
The Panthers' win over the Bruins drew big numbers for TNT.

WBD sets ratings records for first-round NHL playoffs coverage

TNT and TBS combined to average 959,000 viewers for first-round coverage, a first-round record for cable.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 2, 2023 0
USMNT

USMNT’s ‘El Cashico’ game will likely continue given decent viewership

Soccer continues to gain a significant footprint in the United States. If you think that will stop anytime...

By Chris Novak OnApr 22, 2023 0
The WWE logo.

Jim Miller ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Warner Bros. Discovery goes after WWE rights

"I know that there are people that Warner Bros. who are interested (in WWE)."

By Phillip Bupp OnApr 20, 2023 0
Power Slap

‘Power Slap’ will not return to TBS

Maybe slap fighting isn't the next big thing after all.

By Joe Lucia OnMar 13, 2023 1
AEW

AEW reportedly close to announcing additional Saturday night show

This feels inevitable, but does it make sense for everyone involved?

By Jay Rigdon OnMar 12, 2023 0
Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Draymond Green during TNT coverage of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.

Charles Barkley tells Draymond Green the Warriors are ‘cooked’ on NBA All-Star Game broadcast

"Y'all are cooked now... ya'll are done... I'm telling you, y'all are done."

By Matt Clapp OnFeb 20, 2023 0
UFC president Dana White at UFC 205.

By not doing more, Dana White’s broadcast partners, like ESPN, risk credibility

Punting on an opportunity to do in-depth journalism comes at a cost.

By Michael Grant OnJan 11, 2023 2
Erin Andrews

Erin Andrews doesn’t look back fondly on early TBS stint: ‘I was horrific’

“It was just bad, and I appreciate Turner giving me a chance, it obviously led me down a different path."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 10, 2022 1
Fred Hickman working as a sports anchor for CNN.

Tributes pour in for legendary sports anchor Fred Hickman, dead at 66

Fred Hickman was a sports news pioneer on television. RIP.

By Matt Clapp OnNov 9, 2022 0

Here’s the Kansas radio call of the Jayhawks winning the National Championship

"YOUR JAYHAWKS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! OCHAI AGBAJI COMES RUNNING OVER TO GIVE US A HUG! LOVE YOU, BROTHER!"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 5, 2022 0

One Shining Moment 2022

"The ball is tipped..."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 5, 2022 0
Apr 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks to media during a press conference before the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four semifinals at Caesars Superdome.

North Carolina vs. Duke, the dramatic climax of Coach K’s last dance

UNC-Duke in the Final Four is the perfect way to cap off Mike Krzyzewski's career- and it's a gold mine for TBS.

By Kyle Kensing OnApr 2, 2022 0
T-Pain and Erin Ashley Simon.

T-Pain and Erin Ashley Simon will host a B/R Gaming “100×100” event on TBS and the B/R app Oct. 30

The event will be live on both TBS and the B/R app simultaneously, and the app coverage will also remain live through commercials and give fans a chance to win gaming-related prizes.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 20, 2021 0
Bob Costas at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction in 2018.

Bob Costas reportedly could host the NLCS on TBS

Bob Costas' role in the WarnerMedia empire may be expanding.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 20, 2021 11

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