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NFL Network, RedZone return to Xfinity
The following article " NFL Network, RedZone return to Xfinity " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . NFL Network and the NFL RedZone channel have returned to Comcast Xfinity users approximately three months after the expiration of a previous carriage agreement. The Walt Disney Company, which acquired ownership of both entities as part of a deal that granted the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN, inked a new agreement with Comcast […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news...
Nearly seven million for NFL’s Panthers-Cardinals Hall of Fame Game
The following article " Nearly seven million for NFL’s Panthers-Cardinals Hall of Fame Game " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Even with a pairing of teams that finished under .500 last season, the NFL Hall of Fame Game still delivered its customary audience. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
MLB Network rookie Eric Hosmer latest in growing pipeline of new baseball analysts
The following article " MLB Network rookie Eric Hosmer latest in growing pipeline of new baseball analysts " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . When Eric Hosmer hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy victorious as a World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals, it was the realization of a life’s dream. Eleven years later, Hosmer is pursuing another goal in the broadcast booth. “I think every baseball player’s dream when they’re done playing is you have an opportunity to be […] Vis...
WNBA viewership continues to rise heading into stretch run
The following article " WNBA viewership continues to rise heading into stretch run " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . WNBA viewership is comfortably ahead of last year's pace entering the final weeks of the regular season. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: WBD, Netflix, Versant and more
The following article " News: WBD, Netflix, Versant and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . WBD quarterly advertising revenue is down 22% YoY; Kevin Costner will be part of the MLB at Field of Dreams broadcast; and Versant raises its annual revenue, EBITDA guidance. Plus news on Paramount-WBD, Mike Krukow, SEC Network and Notre Dame football. WBD Q2 advertising revenue plummets 22% YoY with loss of NBA rights Warner Bros. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media ne...
Skubal Dodgers debut sets TBS high as viewership unaffected by backlash
The following article " Skubal Dodgers debut sets TBS high as viewership unaffected by backlash " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal has inflamed no shortage of backlash on social media, and attracted no shortage of eyeballs to television sets. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause”
The following article " In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Chances of the NFL renegotiating any of its media rights deals before the season appear slim to none. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Murdoch: Fox will not renegotiate NFL deal until closer to ’29 opt-out
The following article " Murdoch: Fox will not renegotiate NFL deal until closer to ’29 opt-out " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Fox Corporation will not renegotiate its NFL rights deal ahead of schedule, its CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on a quarterly earnings call Thursday morning, deciding instead to wait until closer to the league’s contractual opt-out period in 2029. “In advance of the season, we’ve had recent, thorough, and productive discussions with the league, and as […] V...
News: Disney+, LIV Golf, ESPN and more
The following article " News: Disney+, LIV Golf, ESPN and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Disney+ is adding more college football simulcasts this season; LIV Golf has funding for the league to continue; and ESPN announces changes to its college football broadcasting teams. Plus news on FIFA, Dick Vitale, USC-Notre Dame and the NHRA. Disney+ to add more college football simulcasts Disney+ will expand its sports content to include additional […] Visit Sports Media Watch fo...
Preakness staying with NBC, will move back a week into Sunday slot
The following article " Preakness staying with NBC, will move back a week into Sunday slot " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Preakness Stakes is moving back a week -- and a day -- but staying with its longtime broadcast partner in NBC. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
On the Air: How Luke Kuechly can become NFL TV’s newest star
The following article " On the Air: How Luke Kuechly can become NFL TV’s newest star " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," Armand Broady examines the broadcasting potential of new Netflix NFL analyst Luke Kuechly. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Ellison: Paramount should be looked at “as a buyer of sports rights”
The following article " Ellison: Paramount should be looked at “as a buyer of sports rights” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . At a time of uncertainty in sports media, Paramount chairman/CEO David Ellison said Tuesday that the company should be viewed “as a buyer of sports rights.” “We’re a big believer in live sports, and I think you should look for us to obviously continue to expand in terms of how we look at the portfolio […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media n...
Paramount-WBD trial set for March
The following article " Paramount-WBD trial set for March " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery looks to be on hold until March at the earliest. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Netflix officially adds Kuechly as game analyst; Foles set to debut in studio
The following article " Netflix officially adds Kuechly as game analyst; Foles set to debut in studio " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Netflix has revealed that play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle and analyst Luke Kuechly will broadcast its Week 1 NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams from Melbourne, Australia next month. Eagle, who primarily broadcasts college football and NBA games for NBC Sports, has called an NFL game for Netflix on Christmas Day […] ...
ESPN sets McCourty as apparent Ryan Clark replacement on “Countdown”
The following article " ESPN sets McCourty as apparent Ryan Clark replacement on “Countdown” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN has apparently found Ryan Clark's replacement on "Monday Night Countdown." Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
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.
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