The following article "News: Big Ten, NBCU-YTTV update, LA Clippers and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The Big Ten Conference is reportedly discussing a private capital deal; NBCUniversal and YouTube TV reach a short-term extension; and the LA Clippers are centralizing their digital broadcasts. Plus news on Pedro Martínez, Big South Conference, Monumental Sports Network and a new FDSN show. Big Ten reportedly discussing private capital deal The Big Ten Conference […] Visi...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Paramount, Comcast, NBA and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Paramount announces its deal with Zuffa Boxing; Mike Cavanagh will be the co-CEO of Comcast; and Prime Video and NBC Sports add NBA talent. Plus news on the NFL on CBS, DraftKings, Snoop Dogg and the Ford C. Frick Award. Paramount+ to become exclusive home of Zuffa Boxing Paramount has reached an agreement with TKO […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: NBCU-YouTube TV, Monumental, Kyle Lowry and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. NBCUniversal channels could reportedly go dark on YouTube TV at the end of September; Monumental Sports Network could be headed towards a blackout; and Kyle Lowry is joining Amazon’s Prime Video as an NBA analyst. Plus news on NFL Sunday Ticket, the “New Heights” podcast, Broadcasters Foundation of America and New York Islanders. NBCU channels […] Visit Sports Medi...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Tom Brady, ESPN NBA, UEFA Champions League and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Tom Brady addresses perceived conflicts of interest between broadcasting and minority ownership; Burke Magnus discusses the ESPN NBA broadcast team; and UEFA is said to be changing the broadcast tender process for the Champions League. Plus news on SEC rivalries, Kirk Herbstreit, NFL pregame shows and Dick Vitale. Brady: Intersection between broadcasting, ownership role...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Pat McAfee, Versant, Alex Faust and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN president of content Burke Magnus wants Pat McAfee to stay “beyond his current contract”; Versant reports declining revenue and net profit; and Alex Faust is reportedly broadcasting an NLDS series for TNT Sports. Plus news on the Atlantic Coast Conference, Ohio Valley Conference, Kelly Iko, Stan Verrett. Magnus wants McAfee to remain at ESPN […] Visit Sports Media Watch...| 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