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NFL, Networks Reportedly Far Off In Rights Fees Expectations

"Some estimates suggest the league could seek a doubling of its current deals. By comparison, media companies appear far more cautious, with expectations reportedly landing closer to a 25% increase."

ESPN Announces Extensive NFL Draft Coverage on Record Nine Different Platforms

"In total, fans will have access to 14 hours of coverage spanning all 257 selections. The opening night alone will feature five different viewing options."

Netflix’ Bela Bajaria: Strategy for Live Sports Still Evolving

"To actually do something live and say, ‘This is the time we want you to watch something,’ is just a different strategy."

FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks Believes Network Was “Born” To Broadcast NFL Ahead of League Rights Discussions

"We’ve grown into this saying that ‘FOX is football,’ right? Whether it’s college, spring, NFL; the NFL has just become a huge part of our DNA."

Roku Setting Records With 100 Million Streaming Households

"Surpassing 100 million streaming households is a defining moment, not just for Roku, but for the future of television."

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Mike Ryan: ESPN “Irresponsible” By Presenting Only One Side Of Protect College Sports Act

"To just present Nick Saban's side, which is just trying to ram this thing through. Take advantage of the labor and cap the amount of money that they can make, is wholly unfair and irresponsible by ESPN."

Howard Stern: I Was Going to Retire Until SiriusXM Convinced Me to Stay

“SiriusXM has been phenomenal with me. I was going to leave the business. I was."

Scott Masteller Retiring After 45 Year Career In Sports Radio

"Scott has brought tremendous knowledge, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to excellence to The Fanatic."

Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Reportedly Form Streaming Coalition Advocating for Technology-Neutral Policies

"The group formed as regulators scrutinize how sports leagues sell rights to streamers."