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Viewership up for round one of NBA Draft

The following article " Viewership up for round one of NBA Draft " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Featuring a highly-touted rookie class, the NBA Draft scored a solid viewership bump. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

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News: Fox Sports, Dave Flemming, Chris Evert and more

The following article " News: Fox Sports, Dave Flemming, Chris Evert and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Fox Sports inks a multiyear agreement to air the Concacaf Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League through 2029; Dave Flemming leaves ESPN after 16 years; and Chris Evert will not be at Wimbledon after her ovarian cancer has returned. Plus news on ESPN CFP, Tim Bontemps, Brian Kelly and Tracy McGrady. Fox Sports signs multiyear […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports...

NBC nears season-high for Mets-Phillies on “Sunday Night Baseball”

The following article " NBC nears season-high for Mets-Phillies on “Sunday Night Baseball” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Getting a lift from the U.S. Open, NBC's "Sunday Night Baseball" delivered the largest MLB audience outside of Opening Day last weekend. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Pasch adds NFL as part of exclusive ESPN role, leaves Cardinals

The following article " Pasch adds NFL as part of exclusive ESPN role, leaves Cardinals " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Longtime ESPN voice Dave Pasch is now joining the company exclusively, exiting his role as the voice of the NFL Cardinals. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Linda Cohn talks her ESPN exit and future plans on the SMW Podcast

The following article " Linda Cohn talks her ESPN exit and future plans on the SMW Podcast " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . "SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn talks her ESPN exit, future plans and more on the SMW Podcast. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

World Cup viewership remains on a roll as group stage nears end

The following article " World Cup viewership remains on a roll as group stage nears end " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The FIFA World Cup continues to deliver substantial audiences heading into the stretch run of the group stage. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Wyndham rewards: US Open ekes out uptick opposite World Cup

The following article " Wyndham rewards: US Open ekes out uptick opposite World Cup " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Faced with tough competition from the FIFA World Cup, golf's US Open eked out an uptick in viewership over last year. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

News: PGA TOUR, Scripps, ESPN CFB and more

The following article " News: PGA TOUR, Scripps, ESPN CFB and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The PGA TOUR is altering its competitive structure starting in 2028; Scripps Sports is reportedly looking to bolster its portfolio; and ESPN is promoting Chase Daniel and Jordan Rodgers. Plus news on Matt Miller, Tony Castricone, Jeremy Woo and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. PGA TOUR altering competitive structure starting in 2028 The PGA […] Visit Sports Media Watch for m...

Kenny Smith joins ABC NBA Draft coverage

The following article " Kenny Smith joins ABC NBA Draft coverage " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . TNT Sports' Kenny Smith will be a part of ABC's NBA Draft coverage, his first time covering the event since 2008. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

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News: WNBA on ESPN, Roger Clemens, Rece Davis and more

The following article " News: WNBA on ESPN, Roger Clemens, Rece Davis and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Robin Roberts and Geno Auriemma will return to ESPN for a WNBA broadcast next month; Roger Clemens is part of the broadcast team for the Sunday night Red-Sox Yankees game on NBC; and Rece Davis is hosting ESPN coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon for the first time. Plus news on Rece Davis, Dan Le Batard, […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news an...

Viewership revised downward for Telemundo World Cup matches

The following article " Viewership revised downward for Telemundo World Cup matches " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Nielsen has revised its viewership estimates for Telemundo from June 11-15, resulting in audience figures that are lower than what was originally reported. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Linda Cohn to retire from ESPN next week

The following article " Linda Cohn to retire from ESPN next week " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Longtime "SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring from ESPN a week from Tuesday. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

On the Air: Wembanyama and the sports debate ‘villain’ playbook

The following article " On the Air: Wembanyama and the sports debate ‘villain’ playbook " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady examines the negative turn in perceptions of Victor Wembanyama and the line between criticism and personal attacks. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

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USMNT-Australia latest to rank among most-watched World Cup matches

The following article " USMNT-Australia latest to rank among most-watched World Cup matches " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The second USMNT match of the World Cup delivered another milestone audience. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

World Cup continues hitting high marks entering second week

The following article " World Cup continues hitting high marks entering second week " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The FIFA World Cup continues to set or approach viewership marks as it enters its second week. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

UFC sees larger audience for White House event

The following article " UFC sees larger audience for White House event " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . One of the more attention-grabbing sporting events in recent years attracted a larger-than-usual audience to UFC. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

News: Packers-SBA, Jason McCourty, Fox-ESPN and more

The following article " News: Packers-SBA, Jason McCourty, Fox-ESPN and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Green Bay Packers reportedly oppose changes to the Sports Broadcasting Act; Jason McCourty signs an exclusive multiyear deal with ESPN; and Fox denies a report it was miffed with ESPN’s World Cup coverage. Plus news on the WNBA, Apple, Fox Sports and TNT Sports. Packers reportedly oppose changes to Sports Broadcasting Act In an […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more...

UFL viewership holds steady in year three

The following article " UFL viewership holds steady in year three " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Viewership for the third season of the UFL was on par with the second. The recently-completed UFL season averaged 674,000 viewers across the ESPN networks and Fox Sports, up 1% from last year (665K), a figure that is within the margin that can be explained by Nielsen methodological changes of the past year. This year’s […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and i...

Stanley Cup Playoffs most-watched on record

The following article " Stanley Cup Playoffs most-watched on record " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Stanley Cup Playoffs enjoyed an Olympic-sized jump in viewership. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

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NBA wraps year of highs with most-watched playoffs since 1998

The following article " NBA wraps year of highs with most-watched playoffs since 1998 " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 capped the most-watched NBA Playoffs since 1998. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

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Brazil-Morocco dominant viewership draw as World Cup continues hot start

The following article " Brazil-Morocco dominant viewership draw as World Cup continues hot start " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . After milestone audiences for Mexico last Thursday and the United States on Friday, Brazil kept the momentum going into the first weekend of the FIFA World Cup. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

Knicks’ coronation averages 24.5 million, capping most-watched NBA Finals since 1998

The following article " Knicks’ coronation averages 24.5 million, capping most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The New York Knicks ended their title drought in front of a milestone audience, capping one of the most-watched NBA Finals on record. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.

CBC to no longer broadcast NHL games starting next season

The following article " CBC to no longer broadcast NHL games starting next season " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . One of sports broadcasting’s longest traditions, the NHL on Canada’s CBC, is coming to an end. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will no longer air NHL games starting next season, ending its 12-year partnership with Rogers Sportsnet and 74-year run carrying NHL games, the companies said in a joint announcement on Tuesday. CBC has been airing […] Visit Sports M...

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News: Roku, Rangers Sports Network, Paramount-WBD and more

The following article " News: Roku, Rangers Sports Network, Paramount-WBD and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Fox is purchasing Roku in a $22 billion deal; the Rangers Sports Network is reportedly interested in local NBA broadcast rights; and the DOJ investigation of Paramount-WBD merger reportedly closed as career lawyers were leaning towards recommending a lawsuit. Plus news on the FIFA World Cup, ESPN, NBC Sports and the World Series of Poker. […] Visit Sports Media W...