Ratings: NBA, TGL, NHL and more - Sports Media Watch
A marquee, big-market matchup that lived up to the hype, Knicks-Lakers delivered one of the top cable audiences of the NBA season.| Sports Media Watch
A marquee, big-market matchup that lived up to the hype, Knicks-Lakers delivered one of the top cable audiences of the NBA season.| Sports Media Watch
TNT's NBA viewership improved in the month of February, both over last year and the prior months this season. Plus: CBS and NBC have both seen gains to| Sports Media Watch
The debut of the new women's basketball league Unrivaled outpaced the average audience for non-Caitlin Clark WNBA games on cable last season.| Sports Media Watch
Amazon plans to produce its NBA coverage internally; ESPN won't modify "Inside the NBA"; NBC Sports will remain on cable, and more.| Sports Media Watch
Scott Hanson discusses NFL RedZone; Scott O'Neil comments on the state of golf; and The CW reveals a new Saturday college football show. Plus news about| Sports Media Watch
In the newest edition of "The Needle," a breakdown of viewership for the women's basketball national championship game.| Sports Media Watch
After two little-watched years on CW, LIV Golf has struck a deal with a more familiar partner, Fox Sports.| Sports Media Watch
The 2024 golf season was another marred by the ongoing divide between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf league| Sports Media Watch
Disney fires back at DirecTV in new press release as carriage dispute continues. Plus: Court approves Diamond's deals with NBA and NHL.| Sports Media Watch
After an 11 percent jump for day one, the second night of the NFL Draft surged by 40 percent as Shedeur Sanders remained on the board.| Sports Media Watch
The NFL Draft averaged its largest audience on record, save for the anomalous COVID edition five years ago.| Sports Media Watch
A high-profile draft class helped the NFL Draft to its second-largest audience on record, as more than 13 million watched the opening round.| Sports Media Watch
It may be that the Super Bowl never falls short of a viewership record again, as even the Eagles' rout of the Chiefs is said to have set a new high.| Sports Media Watch
The Super Bowl set another viewership record, though whether more viewers were actually watching than last year is another story.| Sports Media Watch
The NFL Pro Bowl Games hit a new low in the third year of the flag football format, but still topped the weekend in sports viewership.| Sports Media Watch
The NFL delivered its customary massive audiences on Divisional Round Sunday, but both windows hit four-year viewership lows.| Sports Media Watch
Long the power conference in the NFL, the NFC completed a soft season in the ratings with a multi-year low for its championship game.| Sports Media Watch
Long the lesser NFL conference, the AFC continues to reach new ratings heights on the backs of star quarterbacks and new rivalries.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Corso’s farewell pick will also air on FOX as “Gameday” competitor pays tribute" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Lee Corso's farewell to ESPN's "College Gameday" will also include an unexpected cameo on the show's primary competition, FOX "Big Noon Kickoff." Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| 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
The following article "ESPN replaces Doris Burke with Tim Legler on top NBA team" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. For the fourth time since firing Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, ESPN/ABC will have a new lead NBA broadcast team. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Ryen Russillo, ESPN, John Fanta and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Ryen Russillo is reportedly poised to launch a digital production company; ESPN has revealed new contributors to studio shows; and John Fanta is joining NBC Sports. Plus news on Skip Bayless, Robert Griffin III, Scott Clark and MLB Network. Russillo reportedly to launch digital production company Longtime sports talk host Ryen Russillo is reportedly set […] Visit Sports Media Wa...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Fubo launches new sports bundle" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Another day, another new sports streaming plan, as Fubo launches a new sport-focused skinny bundle. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Fox, YouTube TV reach short-term extension as negotiations continue" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Fox Corporation and Google-owned YouTube TV have come to a short-term extension to avoid a service disruption, it was announced just after Wednesday’s 5 PM ET deadline. Terms were not immediately known. The companies released dueling statements Monday saying that it was possible they could fail to reach a deal by Wednesday’s deadline, and the […] Visit S...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Tom Brady, Ian Darke, The CW and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Tom Brady will reportedly be allowed to attend production meetings in his second season as a broadcaster; Ian Darke is said to be returning to Fox Sports for the FIFA World Cup; and The CW and Pac-12 Conference have agreed to a media rights extension. Plus news on Cam Newton, “The NFL Today+,” Stan Verrett […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "NHL schedule signals how ESPN, TNT, will fill MLB, NBA vacancies" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NHL national TV schedule release is the latest sign that ESPN is losing "Sunday Night Baseball." Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Disney sues Sling over mini-plans, $5 day pass" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN is suing Sling to block the company from including its networks in new low-cost, short-term plans. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Viewership dips, but still strong, for college football’s Ireland game" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. A lower profile matchup resulted in a smaller audience, but college football's Ireland kickoff game still did well in the ratings. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Barstool Show, Sunday Ticket price, CFB announcers and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The new FS1 Barstool morning show now has a name and a start date. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "MLB brings back standalone Opening Night game, but network TBD" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Major League Baseball will open next season with a rare standalone Opening Night game, though it is anybody's guess where it will air. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Monday musings: The indispensable, unavoidable ESPN" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. On Monday musings, a look at how ESPN is making itself indispensable even to the cost-conscious sports fan. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| 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
News on the NBA schedule. The full NBA TV schedule is available on the following page.| Sports Media Watch
News: Paramount, Versant, SportsBubble and more| Sports Media Watch
ESPN and the NFL have reportedly reached agreement on the long-rumored deal that would give the network control of NFL Network and RedZone.| Sports Media Watch
Steve Wyche on an uncertain time at NFL Network| Sports Media Watch
There is still a long way to go before it goes into effect, but the sale of NFL Network and RedZone to ESPN has officially been announced| Sports Media Watch
The following article "NBC reportedly taking back Sunday morning MLB in new deal" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. NBC could be picking up Sunday morning MLB rights to go along with Sunday Night Baseball. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: Field of Dreams, NHL schedule, Pac-12 rights and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The MLB “Field of Dreams” game is reportedly returning next season. Plus: the NHL’s expansion to an 84-game format could actually result in a shorter regular season; the Pac-12 has reportedly reached an extension with CW; and more, including a new show for Stan Verrett and Neil Everett. MLB Field of Dreams game returning next […] Visit Sports Media Watch for m...| Sports Media Watch
Steve Wyche discusses ESPN's pending acquisition of NFL Network, his perspective on the deal and the upcoming season.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "ESPN to maintain $550 million/year rights fee in new MLB deal" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. ESPN poised to continue airing Major League Baseball games after this season, and for the same rights fee it currently pays. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "News: SEC Football, Bob Iger, FOX One and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The SEC is implementing a nine-game conference football schedule starting in 2026; Disney CEO Bob Iger discusses how the company looks at linear and digital content; and FOX One is now available on Prime Video. Plus news on NASCAR, the NFL Dublin Game, Craig Carton, FanDuel Sports Network. SEC to implement nine-game conference football schedule […] Visit Sports Media Watch for m...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "MLB expects to surpass expiring ESPN rights fee with new deals" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The combined annual value of the various deals MLB is negotiating is now expected to exceed the expiring ESPN contract that they are replacing. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| 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 dropping its overlapping Monday Night Football doubleheaders and its annual ESPN+ exclusive as part of its new NFL Media deal.| Sports Media Watch
ESPN on Wednesday announced launch date for its new direct-to-subscriber service, yet more NFL deals and a surprise deal with the WWE.| Sports Media Watch
The NFL has officially announced that YouTube will exclusively stream its Week 1 International Series game from Brazil.| Sports Media Watch
A 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch neared a season-high on FOX, plus the rest of the Week 7 NFL viewership.| Sports Media Watch
Apple, under contract through 2028, said to lose Friday MLB package to NBC| 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
NCAA March Madness is staying put, at least for now, at 68 teams -- though expansion to 72 or 76 remains on the table.| Sports Media Watch
The Big Ten commissioner's push for playoff play-in games is reportedly behind his plan to guarantee four CFP spots for the Big Ten and SEC.| Sports Media Watch
Go B1G: Big Ten reportedly floating 24 or 28-team playoff| Sports Media Watch
Just one year into the 12-team College Football Playoff, one of the two most powerful conferences apparently wants to double the size of the field. The| Sports Media Watch
Second round of NBA Draft takes hit from afternoon slot| Sports Media Watch
The Olympics will remain with its U.S. home for at least four more years, as Comcast-owned NBC and the IOC have announced an extension.| Sports Media Watch
With one year until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Sports Media Watch has an early look at the what to expect.| Sports Media Watch
LIV Golf is in discussions with Fox Sports for 2025; Taylor Rooks will reportedly lead Amazon's NBA studio coverage; and more.| Sports Media Watch
The 2034 Winter Olympics will be held in Salt Lake City, UT. Plus: The Rose Bowl seeks to maintain its traditional date amid new CFP format| Sports Media Watch
Al Michaels and Bob Costas will reportedly make guest appearances on NBC's Olympic coverage. Plus: Belichick adds another media commitment.| Sports Media Watch
NBC to roll out Paris Olympics highlights with AI-generated narration from Al Michaels. Plus: Dusty Baker returns to the TBS studio.| Sports Media Watch
The NBA will begin its streaming-exclusive era with the Celtics, Knicks and Lakers.| 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
CBS Sports president and chief executive officer David Berson discusses the upcoming season of the NFL and the Skydance transaction.| Sports Media Watch
TNT's "Inside the NBA" is currently scheduled for a half-hour timeslot following ESPN's first NBA doubleheader of the season.| Sports Media Watch
The U.S. Open and all other USGA events are staying put with its current partners, NBC, USA Network and Golf Channel.| 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
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The USA men's basketball team's comeback against Serbia keyed another strong combined audience for the Summer Olympics on NBC.| Sports Media Watch
A recap of the now-completed Paris Summer Olympics and whether the Games are truly "back" the way NBC has proclaimed.| Sports Media Watch
On a day highlighted by Noah Lyles' win in the men's 100m final, NBC delivered its second-largest combined audience of the Olympic Games.| Sports Media Watch
With Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Sha'Carri Richardson and more in action, NBC's combined Olympics audience was strong once again Saturday.| Sports Media Watch
The Olympics delivered another combined audience in excess of 30 million on Thursday, concluding a successful opening week.| Sports Media Watch
Summer Olympics viewership cooled a bit Wednesday night (no surprise given the lack of women's gymnastics), but did not fall too far off pace.| Sports Media Watch
NBC continues to benefit from including daytime viewing in its primetime Olympic audience, scoring big gains over Tokyo.| Sports Media Watch
Leigh Diffey's unfortunate mistake during the Men's 100m Final in this year's Paris Olympics will live in the annals of botched calls| Sports Media Watch
Viewership for the Paris Summer Olympics continues to add up well for NBC, with another combined audience of 30 million on the NBC networks.| Sports Media Watch
Nearly 13 million watched Simone Biles and the women's gymnastics team win Olympic gold on a Tuesday afternoon.| Sports Media Watch
No consensus reached after CFP meetings; longtime Fox reporter to depart network; streaming tops linear TV for the first time.| Sports Media Watch
The NFL Draft is likely to stay put with its current TV home; Shannon Sharpe faces assault allegations in court; and mor| Sports Media Watch
Greg Olsen hopes to return to the Super Bowl Booth; no imminent changes expect to the CFP schedule; and more.| Sports Media Watch
Much talk of tweaking the College Football Playoff focuses on the on-field product, but what changes should be made on the TV side?| Sports Media Watch
The College Football Playoff National Championship is set for is latest date ever in 2027, going all the way to the final week of January.| Sports Media Watch
The Paramount merger with Skydance is back on after talks stalled last month. Plus: ESPN had no intention to sublicense CFP games to TNT| Sports Media Watch
Another week, another double-digit gain for TNF| Sports Media Watch
Fox Corporation revealed the launch date and pricing of FOX One during an earnings call on Tuesday morning; plus more sports media news.| Sports Media Watch
Robert Griffin III has reportedly found his landing spot after being laid off from ESPN; more remote Stanley Cup broadcasts on TNT; and more.| Sports Media Watch
Playoff implications and light competition helped the Mountain West Championship to a record audience and big win over the AAC title game.| Sports Media Watch
With the Wolverines unranked and Jim Harbaugh in the NFL, the annual Michigan-Ohio State game was the least-watched in seven years.| Sports Media Watch
It took a couple of years and the full dissolution of the conference, but the Pac-12 finally has a long-term media partner.| Sports Media Watch
In its CBS debut, the Big Ten Championship scored a slightly larger audience than last year's game on FOX.| Sports Media Watch
The Army-Navy Game hit a new high, comfortably surpassing the old mark by a million viewers. The annual Army-Navy Game averaged 9.4 million viewers on CBS| Sports Media Watch
Examining CBS Sports' move from home of the SEC to its new Big Ten package, with insights from Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell.| Sports Media Watch
It was not much of a game, but the second-ever meeting of Texas and Michigan delivered the top college football audience of the early season.| Sports Media Watch
With Georgia narrowly denying an upset bid by Kentucky, the SEC on ABC topped the college football ratings charts on Saturday.| Sports Media Watch
A look at ABC's puzzling decision to air F1 on Sunday instead of Warriors-Rockets Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs.| Sports Media Watch
A look at the sports rights bubble, plus thoughts on NBC's Michael Jordan hire, the Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery, and more.| Sports Media Watch
The inaugural season of Unrivaled finished near a high note; NASCAR hit a new cable high, and suffered another big drop, for a second-straight week.| Sports Media Watch
