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Longtime TNT NBA play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan is taking on a reduced NBA schedule as he moves with the league to Amazon.| Sports Media Watch
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: NFL in Brazil, Emily Kaplan, Women’s NCAA, Mariners rights" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NFL has announced more Brazil games, this time in Rio. 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: Netflix CFB, NBA on Prime, Olympics and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Netflix reportedly looked for ways around existing contracts to acquire rights to a Notre Dame-USC game; NBC sets its line-up for the Olympic Opening Ceremony; Prime Video unveils more NBA contributors; and more. Netflix reportedly tried to get rights to Notre Dame-USC game According to John Ourand of Puck, Netflix sought to acquire rights to […] Visit Sports Media Watch for...| 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
The following article "On the Air: How radio broadcasting still paints a picture" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Welcome back to “On the Air,” in which Sports Media Watch Podcast co-host Armand Broady will offer in-depth breakdowns of broadcasters, on-air performance and career journeys, plus chronicle broader trends in the industry. In 2016, baseball writer Jayson Stark wrote an ESPN.com column centered on the legendary career of baseball broadcaster Vin Scully. The piece [...| Sports Media Watch
Longtime TNT NBA play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan is taking on a reduced NBA schedule as he moves with the league to Amazon.| 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
ESPN is pulling the last exclusive NFL game from its ESPN+ service; YouTube has tapped "Destroying" for its Week 1 NFL game; and more.| 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
On the latest edition of "On the Air," a look back at John Saunders a little more than nine years after his passing.| Sports Media Watch
A few familiar names from the NBA on TNT are sticking around, in one form or another, for the network's post-NBA future.| Sports Media Watch
On the latest edition of "On the Air," Armand Broady looks at ESPN's hire of social media influencer Katie Feeney and what it means.| Sports Media Watch
Tom Brady's long-awaited debut at Fox shows his announcing career has potential, but the future hall-of-famer still has a lot of work to do.| Sports Media Watch
ESPN is looking beyond its NBA roster to fill the vacancy on its lead team, with Grant Hill and Jay Bilas reportedly contenders for the role.| Sports Media Watch
FS1's new-look morning shows comes into focus after Skip Bayless ouster. Plus: TNT announces broadcasters for Mountain West coverage| Sports Media Watch
With TNT securing a commitment from Charles Barkley to stay with the company, what exactly can the NBA analyst do without NBA games to call?| Sports Media Watch
Greg Olsen's demotion from the lead FOX NFL team is now official, as Fox Sports has announced its depth chart for the coming season.| Sports Media Watch
The Charles Barkley saga took a new turn as the longtime NBA analyst has committed long term to TNT Sports, which will soon be losing the NBA.| Sports Media Watch
Pat McAfee will officially return to ESPN's "College GameDay" after offseason uncertainty. Plus: MLB Network launches direct-to-consumer offering; CBS| Sports Media Watch
The NFL and NFLPA have begun discussion on expanding the regular season to 18 games. Plus: Netflix looks to CBS or Fox for Christmas games.| Sports Media Watch
