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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...

NFL

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...

NBA

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.

MLS

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.

News: NHL, Telemundo, Audacy-SiriusXM and more

The following article " News: NHL, Telemundo, Audacy-SiriusXM and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NHL will produce regional broadcasts for four clubs next season; Telemundo lands Spanish-language UEFA rights in the U.S.; and select Audacy stations will become available on SiriusXM later this year. Plus news on Zlatan Ibrahimović, Noah Eagle, Tim Tebow and Joey Votto. NHL to produce regional broadcasts for four clubs next season The NHL […] Visit Sports Media Watch fo...

NHL

On the Air: The day ESPN laid me off

The following article " On the Air: The day ESPN laid me off " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest edition of "On the Air," Armand Broady shares his first-hand experience being part of ESPN layoffs. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Ravech reportedly laid off hours after calling game for ESPN

The following article " Ravech reportedly laid off hours after calling game for ESPN " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN baseball voice Karl Ravech has been included in the network's latest round of layoffs. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

MLB

Paramount-WBD merger on hold amid TRO

The following article " Paramount-WBD merger on hold amid TRO " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The planned $110 billion transaction for Paramount to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery has been put on hold under a temporary restraining order issued Monday. The temporary restraining order occurs after a consortium of 12 state attorneys general last week filed a lawsuit against the merger transaction, which would place two major Hollywood […] Visit Sports Media Watch ...

On the Air: How Andrés Cantor’s style suits different expectations

The following article " On the Air: How Andrés Cantor’s style suits different expectations " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Examining the unique style of Telemundo's Andres Cantor and why his lack of impartiality fits the different expectations of his audience. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

NFL

Will the World Cup Final be the most-watched soccer match on record?

The following article " Will the World Cup Final be the most-watched soccer match on record? " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Viewership records were shattered throughout the FIFA World Cup. Will Sunday's final be an exception? Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

World Cup sets yet more viewership records in semifinals

The following article " World Cup sets yet more viewership records in semifinals " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Heading into the final 48 hours of the FIFA World Cup, the viewership records continue to fall. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

News: ESPN, Fandango, NHL and more

The following article " News: ESPN, Fandango, NHL and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro discusses “give and take” within its sports rights portfolio; Fandango plans to expand in entertainment and sports content; and the NHL schedule includes more Monday matinee games. Plus news on the Atlanta Hawks, Scripps Sports, New York Yankees and David Steele. Pitaro discusses “give and take” regarding sports rights In an […] Visit Sports Media Watch for mo...

On the Air: The plain-spoken magic of Verne Lundquist

The following article " On the Air: The plain-spoken magic of Verne Lundquist " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady pays tribute to Verne Lundquist on the retired broadcaster's 86th birthday. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Netflix brings the Home Run Derby into its streaming era

The following article " Netflix brings the Home Run Derby into its streaming era " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . As the crowd at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park cheered the home stars — and booed everyone else — during Monday’s Home Run Derby, Major League Baseball was embarking on a historic venture beyond the diamond. For the first time since the event started airing on live television in 1998, the Derby aired exclusively on Netflix. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more ...

MLB All-Star Game hits high; Derby at low in Netflix debut

The following article " MLB All-Star Game hits high; Derby at low in Netflix debut " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Viewership for the two marquee MLB All-Star events went in opposite directions. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

MLB

Wimbledon most-watched since 2019

The following article " Wimbledon most-watched since 2019 " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Wimbledon viewership finished at a seven-year high on the ESPN networks. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

From the jaws of Victory+: Teams exit streamer as local rights remain shaky

The following article " From the jaws of Victory+: Teams exit streamer as local rights remain shaky " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The local media rights landscape continues to shift, with one of the newer players suffering a pair of abrupt back-to-back setbacks. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Despite rout, Fever-Aces delivers in WNBA’s “Sunday Night Basketball” debut

The following article " Despite rout, Fever-Aces delivers in WNBA’s “Sunday Night Basketball” debut " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The WNBA debut of "Sunday Night Basketball" delivered one of the league's largest audiences in 25 years. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.