BET has opted to discontinue 106 & Sports, ending the sports-driven extension of its iconic 106 & Park franchise after just one season.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the weekly talk show, which featured former NFL quarterback Cam Newton alongside sports analyst Ashley Nicole Moss, completed an eight-episode run after premiering October 15, 2025, with production housed at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
Although the launch carried significant promotional weight and high-profile backing, network officials confirmed the series will not move forward with additional installments.
In comments shared with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, BET said it does not plan to produce another season. However, the network noted that existing episodes will remain available. They will continue to stream across its digital and linear platforms. That approach allows the short-lived series to retain a presence within the company’s content library.
From its launch, 106 & Sports aimed to blend spirited sports debate with culturally relevant conversations. The show sought to connect with Black audiences. It positioned itself as a modern evolution of the original music countdown format. That earlier program once dominated after-school viewership
Rather than leaning into the live audience interaction and music-driven countdowns that defined 106 & Park, the sports version took a different approach. It adopted a pre-taped format built around panel discussions and interviews. The show also featured curated segments on timely issues. Topics ranged from coverage disparities in HBCU athletics to franchise relocation across major leagues. It also explored generational dynamics as athletes navigated branding and activism.
Production duties were handled by SpringHill Company, the content studio co-founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Executive producers included James and Carter. The team also featured Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron, Courtney Whitaker, and Williams.
The involvement of SpringHill added marquee credibility and reinforced BET’s interest in pairing recognizable talent with culturally focused storytelling in the competitive sports media space.
Co-host Ashley Nicole Moss commented on the news via X expressing her enjoyment working on the project despite being sad it’s come to an end.
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