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On the Air: Can Romo recover at CBS?
The following article " On the Air: Can Romo recover at CBS? " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Armand Broady examines whether Tony Romo still has a future at CBS, plus ESPN's sloppy handling of Karl Ravech's exit. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Tony Romo on indefinite leave from CBS, JJ Watt to replace him
The following article " Tony Romo on indefinite leave from CBS, JJ Watt to replace him " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo is on leave from the network indefinitely after his arrest last week. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Agony of defeat: Victory+ replaces CEO as NWSL is latest property to exit
The following article " Agony of defeat: Victory+ replaces CEO as NWSL is latest property to exit " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The fading fortunes of Victory+ have caused its CEO his position. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Laid off Ravech back on ESPN MLB coverage, will work additional dates
The following article " Laid off Ravech back on ESPN MLB coverage, will work additional dates " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . A week after being laid off from ESPN, Karl Ravech was back on-air for the network Thursday. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Dodgers dynastic, but Yankees still baseball’s biggest viewership draw
The following article " Dodgers dynastic, but Yankees still baseball’s biggest viewership draw " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The New York Yankees have not ceded their position as the biggest TV draw in baseball. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: NFL Network, LeBron James, Prime Video and more
The following article " News: NFL Network, LeBron James, Prime Video and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . NFL Network is now available to view through the ESPN App; a representative for LeBron James denies “Last Dance”-style doc; and Prime Video inks a sublicensing deal with Rogers for Wednesday night NHL games. Plus news on Netflix, ESPN, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the UFL. NFL Network now available to view through ESPN App […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports...
UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments amid possible private equity inclusion
The following article " UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments amid possible private equity inclusion " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . FIFA’s plan to potentially sell stakes in the World Cup continues to generate backlash, with UEFA member associations voting unanimously Thursday to boycott competitions being held by the governing body. Earlier in the week, FIFA proposed raising up to $4.2 billion to fund a subsidiary known as FIFA Forward Enterprise that would hold commercial rights ...
Timberwolves strike DAZN deal in first of several to come for streamer
The following article " Timberwolves strike DAZN deal in first of several to come for streamer " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . After months being mentioned as a contender, DAZN is officially in the local sports rights game. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Big Ten ahead on field, but catching SEC in TV ratings will be more difficult
The following article " Big Ten ahead on field, but catching SEC in TV ratings will be more difficult " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Big Ten Conference enters the 2026 college football season boasting the last three national champions. Indiana’s victory over Miami in January’s College Football Playoff National Championship drew more than 30 million viewers on ESPN, officially marking the most watched college football game in a decade. The SEC, by contrast, has not even app...
TNT NASCAR viewership mixed depending on methodology
The following article " TNT NASCAR viewership mixed depending on methodology " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . NASCAR viewership continues to take a "Big Data" hit on linear TV. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
WNBA scores fifth-largest audience on record for All-Star Game
The following article " WNBA scores fifth-largest audience on record for All-Star Game " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The WNBA delivered one of its five largest audiences on record for Saturday's All-Star Game. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: Netflix, ESPN-YouTube TV, FIFA and more
The following article " News: Netflix, ESPN-YouTube TV, FIFA and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Netflix is reportedly naming Luke Kuechly as its top NFL game analyst; YouTube TV users can reportedly link their accounts to access ESPN Unlimited; and FIFA “is exploring the concept of” a new subsidiary. Plus news on CBS Sports, Steve Smith, NBC Sports and Eddie Olczyk. Kuechly reportedly being named top NFL game analyst at […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media...
Amidst media meltdowns, WNBA players address perceptions at All-Star
The following article " Amidst media meltdowns, WNBA players address perceptions at All-Star " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . At WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the league's players address misconceptions. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: YouTube, Fox Sports, Paramount-WBD and more
The following article " News: YouTube, Fox Sports, Paramount-WBD and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . YouTube Premium subscribers will gain free access to ad-supported Peacock Premium next year; Onion to reportedly work with Griffin on FOX CFB broadcasts; and Paramount remains “highly confident” its deal with WBD will close. Plus news on MLS, the PGA TOUR, Kyle Brandt and the International Dance League. YouTube to provide premium subscribers free access […] Visit Sports M...
On the ground at Fanatics Fest amid a rush for virality
The following article " On the ground at Fanatics Fest amid a rush for virality " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Sports fans rushed into the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City last week to be part of a four-day extravaganza that has quickly become a new hallmark of the annual sports calendar. While navigating the exhibition floor seemed straightforward based on the layout and signage, the large crowds and blockades to transport […] Visit Sports Media Watch for ...
Paramount agrees to delay closing of WBD deal until as late as next June
The following article " Paramount agrees to delay closing of WBD deal until as late as next June " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could be nearly a year away from closing. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Romo reportedly arrested on suspicion of OWI
The following article " Romo reportedly arrested on suspicion of OWI " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested on Thursday night on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to a report by the Associated Press. Per the AP, Romo was driving southbound on I-43 near Milwaukee and was pulled over, after which he performed “poorly on standardized field sobriety tests.” He was taken into […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sport...
Duke-Michigan neutral-site game reportedly called off
The following article " Duke-Michigan neutral-site game reportedly called off " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The neutral site college basketball game between Duke and Michigan scheduled for late December is now called off, according to a report by Matt Norlander of CBS Sports. The interconference matchup between the longtime rivals was expected to air on Amazon’s Prime Video as part of a three-game agreement between the streaming provider and Duke […] Visit Sports Media Watc...
News: Peacock, Portland Trail Blazers, Jonathan Jones and more
The following article " News: Peacock, Portland Trail Blazers, Jonathan Jones and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Peacock reaches profitability for the first time; the Portland Trail Blazers are making changes to its broadcast team; and Jonathan Jones is joining The Athletic. Plus news on Paramount-WBD, ESPN, 95.7 The Fan and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Peacock reaches profitability for the first time Peacock, the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, reached p...
Dodgers-Yankees nears high on NBC’s “Sunday Night Baseball”
The following article " Dodgers-Yankees nears high on NBC’s “Sunday Night Baseball” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Whether against the Red Sox or Dodgers, nothing drives baseball viewership quite like the Yankees against a big market rival. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Fever deliver yet more viewership highs for WNBA broadcast partners
The following article " Fever deliver yet more viewership highs for WNBA broadcast partners " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Fever has yet to break in the WNBA, which saw another one of its largest audiences in more than a quarter-century last weekend. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Dramatic British Open holds up well on busy day
The following article " Dramatic British Open holds up well on busy day " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . If overshadowed by a far larger world sport event, the British Open still more than held its own in viewership. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
The surging interest in international competition, and ways to capitalize
The following article " The surging interest in international competition, and ways to capitalize " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . A look at the run of viewership milestones for international competition and how to capitalize. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
2026 World Cup is most-watched on English, Spanish-language television
The following article " 2026 World Cup is most-watched on English, Spanish-language television " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The first North American World Cup in 32 years was the biggest viewership hit in the history of soccer on American television. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
World Cup Final combines for more than 66 million across Fox, Telemundo
The following article " World Cup Final combines for more than 66 million across Fox, Telemundo " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The World Cup ended with another historic audience. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.