Ken Carman: Network Executives More “Agitated” Than Me Over Delay With LeBron James’ Decision
"All the all the executives are sitting there going, "Can you make your effing decision, please, so we can put this schedule together on how to divvy up your primetime games, bud."
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Confirms Schedule Creation Being Delayed by Lebron James’ Decision
"As you might imagine, the teams are calling us, the networks are calling us, and everybody wants to lock in the schedule. But it [LeBron's decision] will influence how we set the schedule."
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%."