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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: WNBA, NBC-YTTV, NBA programming notes and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. A top WNBA star accuses the league commissioner of inflammatory comments; YouTube TV wants to "ingest" Peacock; and more. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "USA, now part of Versant, officially gets separate WNBA rights deal" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. USA has officially reached its own separate rights deal with the WNBA. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Monday musings: Disney wins battle, but is there even a war?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Another look at the battle between the networks, the affiliates and the distributors, and whether this is even a war all sides are fighting. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| 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 "While TV makes headlines, Westwood One continues decades-long NFL run" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. When Mike Eaby discusses why he believes Westwood One stands out from the rest of the competition, he admits he has some level of bias. As someone who has been at the company for a majority of his professional career and witnessed the production processes firsthand, he believes the talent on National Football League broadcasts […] Visit Sports Media Watch ...| 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 "Sans-Clark, Fever still setting new highs in unexpected playoff run" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Mounting an unexpected playoff run without Caitlin Clark, the Fever are still setting new viewership marks. 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 "Cowboys, Chiefs, take usual spots atop NFL viewer charts in Week 3" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. In Week 3 of the NFL season, it was the usual suspects who moved the needle most. Sunday’s NFL national window, featuring Cowboys-Bears in most markets, averaged 25.47 million viewers on FOX — the third-largest audience of the season behind Eagles-Chiefs the previous week (33.8M) and the Cowboys-Eagles Kickoff Game (28.3M). Viewership actually declined from...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "MLB Opening Night will reportedly air on Netflix" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The next Major League Baseball season will reportedly begin on Netflix. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| 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 "ESPN deals face early scrutiny from Washington" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Ahead of what is expected to be a difficult regulatory process, ESPN is already facing scrutiny in Washington for its recent dealmaking. Four U.S. lawmakers — including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders — expressed “serious concerns” about ESPN’s potential acquisitions of NFL Network and MLB.tv in a Tuesday letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, […] Visit Sports Med...| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Are early NFL negotiations a trap or saving grace for linear?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is now on the record as seeking to return to the media rights negotiating table a full seven years ahead of schedule — and three to four years before the league is contractually able to opt out of its existing deals. It is easy to see why the league wants to […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.| Sports Media Watch
The following article "Goodell: NFL could begin new rights negotiations next year" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The NFL could begin renegotiating its media rights deals as soon as next year, per league commissioner Roger Goodell. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told Alex Sherman of CNBC that the league is interested in renegotiating its media rights deals “as early as next year,” confirming a previous report by John Ourand of Puck. The league […] Visit Sports Media Watch fo...| 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 "Monday musings: Sports, leverage, and the future of broadcast TV" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on recent events in the industry, starting with a look the position of live sports in the war between the networks and the affiliates. The biggest media story of the past week, for the second time this year, concerned late night television. But unlike Paramount’s decision to set an end […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more...| 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
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
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
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
The Super Bowl set another viewership record, though whether more viewers were actually watching than last year is another story.| 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
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
Steve Wyche discusses ESPN's pending acquisition of NFL Network, his perspective on the deal and the upcoming season.| 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
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
Stay up-to-date on latest sports media news, TV ratings and schedule information at Sports Media Watch, an industry authority since 2006.| Sports Media Watch
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
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 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
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
Fewer viewers tuned in for Duke and North Carolina in the ACC/SEC Challenge; NBA viewership continues to drop; and more.| Sports Media Watch
Ratings roundup -- a record weekend for the NWSL; another down night for the NBA was a strong one for college hoops; plus F1 and more.| Sports Media Watch
NBC is expected to hire Jamal Crawford from TNT; the PGA-LIV saga appears to near its end, and more.| Sports Media Watch
Reggie Miller inks extension with TNT Sports. Ryan Clark reveals ESPN contract has expired. JJ Redick officially joins ESPN's top NBA team.| Sports Media Watch
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf league begins a new season this week, marking another milestone moment in professional golf’s ugly divorce.| Sports Media Watch
Sports Media Watch contributor Drew Lerner was granted inside access at LIV Greenbrier to interview LIV’s Chief Media Officer Will Staeger and tour the| Sports Media Watch
Sports Media Watch contributor Drew Lerner was granted inside access at LIV Greenbrier to interview LIV's Chief Media Officer Will Staeger and tour the| Sports Media Watch
Dan Orlovsky staying put at ESPN; Disney to complete purchase of Hulu from Comcast; Lee Corso's final show will be at Ohio State; and more.| Sports Media Watch
Udonis Haslem will join Amazon; NHL All-Star Game cancelled next year; the NFL announces its next Draft site; and FDSN subscriptions rise.| Sports Media Watch
Randy Moss shares he is battling a health issue; a class-action lawsuit has been filed against WBD; NBC plans a "Madden"-themed simulcast on Peacock; and David Feherty will join TNT's next golf event.| Sports Media Watch
A Jason Kelce late-night show is in the works at ESPN; MLS considers switch to a wraparound calendar; and more.| Sports Media Watch
Diamond Sports Group and DirecTV have reportedly agreed to a framework carriage agreement, though a Comcast deal remains uncertain.| Sports Media Watch
A one-stop page for sports TV ratings news as it arrives, covering all sports and networks for which information is available.| Sports Media Watch
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MLB All-Star viewership declined to a near record-low, but the numbers still qualify as impressive in the current era of television.| Sports Media Watch