The following article "News: NFL Sunday Ticket, Kirk Herbstreit, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. An update on the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit; Kirk Herbstreit expresses interest in an extension with ESPN and Amazon; and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2025. Plus news about Netflix, FOX NFL Sunday, ESPN and Connoisseur Media. NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit update In an order filed Wednesday obtained by Daniel […] Visit Sports ...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Pitaro: ESPN willing to listen if other leagues seek to replicate NFL deal" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN has not ruled out future deals like the arrangement it recently struck with the NFL, but they would have to “make business sense,” network chairman Jimmy Pitaro said at an event Thursday. Speaking at the BofA 2025 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference, Pitaro said that ESPN’s deal with the NFL to acquire NFL Network […] Visit S...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Super Bowl ads, Streameast, Fox Sports and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. NBC sells out of its Super Bowl LX advertising inventory; Streameast has been shut down; and a lawsuit involving various former Fox Sports employees has reportedly been settled. Plus news on Cliff Drysdale, the NBA All-Star Game, Dan Hurley and ESPN. NBC sells out Super Bowl LX ad inventory NBCUniversal has sold out of advertising […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more spo...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: NFL schedule, Fox-CBS, ManningCast and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NFL will not play a Friday Week 1 game next season; Fox and CBS could reportedly be interested in purchasing more local stations; and the “ManningCast” is adding another game to its schedule. Plus news on iHeartMedia, CBS Sports, Katie Nolan and the Cleveland Browns. NFL will not play Friday game in Week 1 […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and in...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Fox-YouTube, Jay Wright, Peacock-Prime Video and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Fox Corporation and YouTube TV have reached a distribution renewal agreement; Jay Wright is stepping away from full-time broadcasting; and the ad-free tier of Peacock will become available through Prime Video channels. Plus news on the NFL and Sky Sports, Desmond Howard, Dan Weiss and Chris Low. Fox Corporation, YouTube TV reach distribution renewal agreement […] Vi...| Sports Media Watch
Fox networks may be pulled from YouTube TV; Ken Solomon reportedly sues Tennis Channel, Sinclair and multiple Sinclair execs; and more news.| Sports Media Watch
John Wall joined Prime Video as an analyst for its NBA studio show; a September WWE PLE could air on ESPN; and more sports media news.| Sports Media Watch
MLB is continuing to have discussions with various parties regarding media rights; Versant is rebranding some of its networks; and more news.| Sports Media Watch
CBS Sports president and chief executive officer David Berson discusses the upcoming season of the NFL and the Skydance transaction.| Sports Media Watch
After announcing intentions to retire after next season, Charles Barkley will reportedly consider working for one of the NBA's new partners.| Sports Media Watch
Rob Manfred acknowledges the possibility that MLB may pool its local rights into one streaming service in the future.| Sports Media Watch