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 "NFL addresses concerns about media stakes impacting strategy, rights" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NFL’s equity stake in Paramount and pending 10% stake in ESPN will not impact how the league thinks about distribution or utilizes its rights, a league executive said Tuesday. NFL EVP/media distribution Hans Schroeder said in a conference call with reporters Tuesday that the league will maintain “an arm’s length” in future negotiations with […] ...| 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
New FOX NFL analyst Tom Brady could face significant restrictions on his access to players and teams if he acquires a stake in the Raiders.| Sports Media Watch