ESPN Jimmy Pitaro On Bidding For 2030 FIFA World Cup Rights: “Of Course We’re Interested”
"We had the World Cup for two decades and it was a big part of ESPN’s identity and DNA. Of course we’re interested."
Three Items ESPN Should Consider With Their Oversight Of The NFL Network This Season
"Training camp has always been about evaluating talent, experimenting with ideas, and figuring out what gives you the best chance to win in the fall. ESPN should approach its first season overseeing NFL Network the same way."
ESPN Sees Highest First Half Viewership Across Networks In Over A Decade
"ESPN on ABC posted its best first half since 2006, reaching 78 billion minutes, up 16%."
Marc Bertrand: Boston Red Sox Owner’s Reasoning for Not Speaking to Media “Bull Crap”
"When you're a man in his position, you don't answer to anybody if you don't want to, and that's fine. But he will continue to be a villain, which is what he is now."
Netflix’ MLB Home Run Derby Viewership Reportedly Smallest In 23 Years
"According to reporting by Sports Business Journal, Netflix's July 13 Derby broadcast averaged 5.3 million viewers.. That's the lowest total since 2003, when ESPN drew 5.2 million for the event."