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Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios revive "Battle of the Sexes"

Kyrgios-Sabalenka ‘Battle of the Sexes’ reportedly marred by technical issues

Viewers watching Tennis Channel and BBC were met with glitching and freezing.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 28, 2025 0
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton

Scripps rejects Sinclair’s unsolicited takeover bid

"Scripps’ board determined that Sinclair’s unsolicited acquisition proposal is not in the best interests of Scripps and its shareholders."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 17, 2025 0
People look inside the outdoor Tennis Channel Lounge

Former Tennis Channel CEO sues Sinclair, reveals buyers offered more than $1B for network

Tennis Channel could be ripe for a transaction amid reported restructuring at Sinclair, with this lawsuit revealing the potential value of the network.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 25, 2025 0
Jannik sinner Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz offers camera tribute after Jannik Sinner retires from Cincinnati Open final

Sorry Jannik :(

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 18, 2025 0
Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

League Networks

Where could Tennis Channel land in a potential spinoff?

People look inside the outdoor Tennis Channel Lounge

Sinclair reportedly eyeing spinoff, putting Tennis Channel in flux

The company "is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business."

By Drew Lerner OnAug 12, 2025 0
Two of professional tennis' top events, the Billie Jean King Cup and the Davis Cup, will continue to be covered on the Tennis Channel. 

Tennis Channel, ITF announce extension to cover Billie Jean King Cup, Davis Cup

"The deal now runs through 2027 for the Billie Jean King Cup and 2028 for the Davis Cup."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 5, 2025 0
Iga Swiatek returns to Maria Sakkari during the WTA final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells

Tennis Channel renews media rights with WTA through 2032

"WTA is more valuable than ever."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 25, 2025 0
People look inside the outdoor Tennis Channel Lounge

Tennis Channel taps former Amazon executive as CEO

Jeff Blackburn will replace Ken Solomon, who was fired last September.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 30, 2025 0
Tennis Channel analyst Jon Wertheim

Jon Wertheim suspended from Tennis Channel over hot mic incident

The analyst has been removed from Tennis Channel indefinitely.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 11, 2024 0
Jon Wertheim

Tennis Channel commentator apologizes for bizarre hot mic comments

"I am not the victim here. It was neither professional nor charitable nor reflective of the person I strive to be."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 10, 2024 0
Jon Wertheim on Tennis Channel's TC Live

Hot mic catches Tennis Channel commentator making bizarre comment about women players

"Look at the forehead when Krejčíková and Zheng take the court."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 8, 2024 0
Jannik Sinner laughs about a point lost to Carlos Alcaraz

Tennis Channel launches direct-to-consumer streaming service

The offering will be priced at $9.99 per month or $109.99 annually and include live 24/7 access to the flagship network.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 6, 2024 0
Pace car driver Dr. Phil McGraw before the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Tennis Channel fires CEO, reportedly due to role as Dr. Phil advisor

Solomon's last day with be Monday, Sept. 9.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 7, 2024 0
ESPN and Tennis Channel are under fire for AI moves, even if they haven’t created Skynet yet.

ESPN

AI announcements clue us into what sports media companies don’t value

Brett Haber (L) and Jim Courier on Tennis Channel US Open coverage in 2020.

With Tennis Channel sale likely, who might step up as a buyer?

Sinclair is ready to put Tennis Channel on the market - who might step up as a buyer?

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 15, 2024 0
Brett Haber (L) and Jim Courier on Tennis Channel US Open coverage in 2020.

Brett Haber signs extension with Tennis Channel

"I’m so proud of how we’ve grown Tennis Channel to become this country’s year-round home of this sport."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 6, 2024 0
Tennis Channel

Sinclair performing ‘strategic review’ on Tennis Channel, reportedly seeking equity investment

Could Sinclair seek investment in Tennis Channel?

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 8, 2024 0
Professional Pickleball Association

Tennis Channel, Professional Pickleball Association launch Pickleballtv network

This is great news in case you want to watch pickleball 24 hours a day.

By Joe Lucia OnNov 9, 2023 0

Tennis legend, analyst Martina Navratilova reveals she’s “OK” after battling cancer

Tennis Channel analyst (and tennis legend) Martina Navratilova revealed she's "OK" after undergoing treatment for throat, breast cancer.

By Jay Rigdon OnMay 21, 2023 0
A graphic for Sinclair's "RIVALS: Ohio State vs. Michigan."

Tennis Channel president Ken Solomon talks ‘RIVALS: Ohio State vs. Michigan’ documentary

"You don’t have to know where the laces are on a football to be compelled by this, and that’s the goal."

By Jason Clinkscales OnNov 26, 2022 1
A graphic for Sinclair's "RIVALS: Ohio State vs. Michigan."

‘RIVALS: Ohio State vs. Michigan’ is a fresh, fun look at college football tribalism

An enjoyable documentary tries a new approach to better understand an old rivalry.

By Michael Grant OnNov 20, 2022 0

2020 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells postponed due to confirmed case of coronavirus locally

The Indian Wells tennis tournament is postponed indefinitely, and was set for over 130 hours of television coverage in March.

By Matt Clapp OnMar 8, 2020 0
Justin Gimelstob on Tennis Channel.

Justin Gimelstob resigns from ATP board, Tennis Channel after battery sentencing

"Justin has informed us that the leave of absence he began in November is ending with his resignation from Tennis Channel. We wish him well in this challenging time."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 1, 2019 0
Justin Gimelstob on Tennis Channel.

Broadcaster/ATP board member Justin Gimelstob pleads no contest to battery, gets community service and probation

Gimelstob took a leave of absence from Tennis Channel in November after he was arrested.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 22, 2019 2

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