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NBC tops quieter week one of college football season
The following article " NBC tops quieter week one of college football season " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . With fewer marquee matchups on the schedule, week one of the college football season did not feature the blockbuster audiences of a year ago. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Longtime ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose has died
The following article " Longtime ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose has died " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Once the face of ESPN NHL coverage, Barry Melrose has passed away. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
WNBA Finals faces more football competition this year
The following article " WNBA Finals faces more football competition this year " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The WNBA Finals will face even more football competition than usual this season, the first of its new media rights deal. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: LIV Golf, Netflix, PWHL and more
The following article " News: LIV Golf, Netflix, PWHL and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and enters into an RSA; Netflix reportedly “closing in on” a deal with Andrés Cantor for FIFA Women’s World Cup coverage; and the PWHL agrees to a full-season U.S. media rights partnership. Plus news on NFL Films, ESPN, Jacob Tobey and Drew Brees. LIV Golf files for Ch. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
CFP to open talks with ESPN in prelude to 24-team expansion
The following article " CFP to open talks with ESPN in prelude to 24-team expansion " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The ever-shifting college football landscape appears to be heading toward yet more change. The College Football Playoff announced Tuesday that it will begin negotiations with rights partner ESPN about a potential expansion to a 24-team field, describing the talks as “an opportunity to engage with ESPN and gather additional information to help determine a path […] ...
On the Air: Peter Schrager and ESPN’s authenticity era
The following article " On the Air: Peter Schrager and ESPN’s authenticity era " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady examines the prospects for Peter Schrager's new show and a potential Dianna Russini 'comeback.' Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
CBS Sports preparing for new-look CFB broadcast, production team
The following article " CBS Sports preparing for new-look CFB broadcast, production team " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . There is no sound that sets college football apart from its pro equivalent more than the marching band. For Charles Davis, the resounding ‘boom’ of the bass drum will simultaneously mark a new beginning in a familiar setting as he returns to college football broadcasts for the first time in more than a decade. Davis […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more spo...
News: Barkley retirement talk, Stan Verrett, Mark Sanchez and more
The following article " News: Barkley retirement talk, Stan Verrett, Mark Sanchez and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . TNT's Charles Barkley is again floating retirement. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of year
The following article " WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of year " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The most criticized commissioner in all of sports, Cathy Engelbert of the WNBA, is stepping down. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Final “Week Zero” delivers gains for ESPN, high for CW
The following article " Final “Week Zero” delivers gains for ESPN, high for CW " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The final "Week Zero" of the college football season produced some solid results for ESPN and a new high for CW. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
NBC’s first Sunday Night Baseball season finishes at viewership high
The following article " NBC’s first Sunday Night Baseball season finishes at viewership high " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The first season of "Sunday Night Baseball" on NBC finished at a multi-year viewership high, with some caveats. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Russini “noncompliant” with standards at The Athletic, review concludes
The following article " Russini “noncompliant” with standards at The Athletic, review concludes " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Athletic has concluded its review into former senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and found that her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which was undisclosed, violated its standards. “We undertook this review to ensure the integrity of our journalism and to maintain the trust our audience places in us,” Steven Ginsberg, […...
News: Peter Schrager, WTGL, Yahoo Sports and more
The following article " News: Peter Schrager, WTGL, Yahoo Sports and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Peter Schrager will host a new 2 PM ET show on ESPN; WTGL matches to air on ESPN, Scripps Sports platforms; and Yahoo will televise alt-casts for select MLB, MLS games. Plus news on NBC Sports, DUNKMAN, Netflix and Katie Florio. Schrager lands 2 PM ET show on ESPN ESPN announced Wednesday that Peter Schrager […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and info...
Prime, DAZN, amass local sports rights as Victory+ shutters
The following article " Prime, DAZN, amass local sports rights as Victory+ shutters " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The local sports streaming landscape is coming into focus, with Prime Video and DAZN emerging as the main contenders and Victory+ going bust. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: ESPN-YouTube TV, Los Angeles Angels, Bill Simmons and more
The following article " News: ESPN-YouTube TV, Los Angeles Angels, Bill Simmons and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN Unlimited content is now available through YouTube TV; Angels Broadcast Television and KLAA to be included in the KSE transaction; and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reportedly aware of comments from Bill Simmons and “reviewing the matter.” Plus news on Daniel Jeremiah, Telemundo, Netflix and the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. ESPN Unlimited content n...
PGA ends strong season with big finish at TOUR Championship
The following article " PGA ends strong season with big finish at TOUR Championship " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . A season of viewership highs for the PGA Tour ended with one of the strongest audiences in years for the season-ending TOUR Championship. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Romo pleads no contest to OWI
The following article " Romo pleads no contest to OWI " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo announced on social media Tuesday that he has pled no contest to a civil offense for operating while intoxicated (OWI), describing the transgression as “a recent personal failure.” Romo has been on leave from CBS Sports since last month and reportedly received three new citations following his arrest this summer. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media...
On the Air: Howling over Herbstreit’s dog
The following article " On the Air: Howling over Herbstreit’s dog " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," thoughts about the backlash against Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Peter. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Stars games to reportedly stream on Prime Video
The following article " Stars games to reportedly stream on Prime Video " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Dallas Stars are leaving Victory+ for Amazon’s Prime Video, with games produced directly by the NHL under its centralized solution, according to a report by Alex Silverman of Sports Business Journal. The Stars would mark the second NHL team to leave Victory+, following a reported move by the Anaheim Ducks to terminate its contract […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more s...
Monday Musings: The Ghost of ABC Sports
The following article " Monday Musings: The Ghost of ABC Sports " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "Monday Musings," the lost legacy of ABC Sports 20 years after its dissolution. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
On the Air: Michael Jordan was a missed opportunity for NBC
The following article " On the Air: Michael Jordan was a missed opportunity for NBC " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady examines the failure of NBC's Michael Jordan partnership. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: Golf Channel, Oklahoma City Thunder, The CW and more
The following article " News: Golf Channel, Oklahoma City Thunder, The CW and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Golf Channel cancels the upcoming season of “Big Break”; the Oklahoma City Thunder establish a local broadcast solution; and The CW adds two bowl games. Plus news on LIV Golf, “Hard Knocks,” the Oklahoma City Thunder and ESPN. Golf Channel cancels upcoming season of “Big Break” Golf Channel has canceled the upcoming season of “Big […] Visit Sports Media Watch for...
Romo reportedly receives three new citations following arrest
The following article " Romo reportedly receives three new citations following arrest " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo has received three new citations following his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to a report by Adrienne Davis of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Romo has reportedly been given citations for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side and possessing open intoxicants wi...
The Needle: Why Nielsen’s new changes are not enough for the NFL
The following article " The Needle: Why Nielsen’s new changes are not enough for the NFL " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest edition of The Needle, NFL executive Paul Ballew explains why Nielsen's latest changes are not enough for the league. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
NFL discontinues Pro Bowl
The following article " NFL discontinues Pro Bowl " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . After years of complaints and format changes, the Pro Bowl is no more. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
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