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
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