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Netflix Reportedly Looking Towards Premier League Media Rights Deal

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Netflix Reportedly Looking Towards Premier League Media Rights Deal

Netflix is reportedly considering a bid for Premier League television rights after narrowly missing out on key UEFA club competition deals, according to reporting by Martyn Ziegler of The Times.

Sources familiar with the negotiations said the streaming giant had competed for the global contract to show the UEFA Super Cup, as well as Champions League rights in Germany for the 2027-31 cycle.

While Netflix’s offers were described as competitive, UEFA was reportedly “unable to unwrap the Super Cup from the rest of its rights,” and Paramount+ ultimately edged out Netflix for the Champions League package in Germany.

The developments signal a shift in football broadcasting. Netflix and Paramount are now pursuing soccer rights. Their pursuit increases competition with traditional sports broadcasters. The moves could affect Sky and TNT Sports in the U.K. They could also impact NBC in the United States. These changes come as the Premier League’s domestic and overseas agreements near renewal.

The Premier League’s current domestic TV contracts run through 2029. Meanwhile, NBC holds the U.S. rights under the league’s largest overseas deal. The contract is valued at nearly $2.6 billion over six years. It expires in 2028. Bids for the next round of packages are expected to begin next year. This timeline creates potential opportunities for streaming platforms to enter one of the world’s most lucrative sports markets

Competition for sports rights has grown increasingly intense as traditional broadcasters face pressure from digital platforms. Paramount’s recent UEFA successes demonstrate the appetite of streaming services to secure marquee football events, challenging the dominance of established networks.

Netflix’s entry into the bidding fray marks the next evolution in the sport’s broadcasting ecosystem.

While Netflix has not confirmed formal bids for Premier League packages, its interest shows a broader strategy. The company wants to expand its live sports offerings. Netflix previously focused on documentary-style content and behind-the-scenes programming. It has now shifted toward live rights as a complement to its entertainment portfolio

The platform has so far focused on one-off events – including an NFL game last Christmas and the heavily watched Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, with a peak of 65 million streams – and will show Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul on 19 December. It has also secured US rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups, and its bid for Champions League rights in Germany is seen as a test of the waters in men’s football.

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Rich Valdes: ‘Just Couldn’t Reach an Agreement’ with Westwood One to Continue Hosting America at Night

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Rich Valdes: ‘Just Couldn’t Reach an Agreement’ with Westwood One to Continue Hosting America at Night

Rich Valdes has departed the nationally syndicated show America at Night. He’s now speaking on why he left the Westwood One program.

On his This Is America podcast, Valdes shared insight into why he’s no longer with the show.

“My contract was nearing an end with Westwood One at the end of the year,” said Valdes. “It’s over, and we just couldn’t reach an agreement on me sticking around in the right situation, the right financial situation, the right support, the right ability to do other things that made sense for them and make sense for me. I’ve opted to come in this direction.”

Valdes said that he is in the midst of working a new project that he hopes to announce in the coming months.

“I’m going to call it a video project, a show idea that’s in the works for January,” he shared. “I can’t talk about it now because of the legality of things. There’s confidentiality and stuff that I can’t discuss.”

He added that he plans to continue hosting episodes of his This Is America show, with the idea of trying to hone in on the “right length of it”. In the past, he had hosted roughly 35-minute episodes.

Rich Valdes became the host of the 9 PM-12 AM ET in the aftermath of the death of longtime host Jim Bohannon. He helmed the program from the days following Bohannon’s death until the show was relaunched in 2023 with new branding, utilizing the America at Night name.

Earlier this month, Westwood One announced it would replace Valdes on the show with McGraw Milhaven, who will take over the program on Monday, December 1st.

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Kirk Minihane Announces End of ‘The Kirk Minihane Show’ at Barstool Sports

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Kirk Minihane Announces End of ‘The Kirk Minihane Show’ at Barstool Sports

Barstool Sports personality Kirk Minihane announced that The Kirk Minihane Show is ending after more than six years on the air. The decision comes just a week after Minihane revealed an indefinite leave of absence, citing personal struggles.

“This is the last episode of The Kirk Minihane Show,” Minihane said on the show Tuesday. “We’re done. This is not a bit. I’m not coming back in three months. Dave and I are good. We’re done. I think The Case, which I’ve been working on stuff the last few days, I really enjoy doing it. It’s a new muscle. I want to make it bigger.”

Minihane, who joined Barstool in May 2019 after a contentious departure from WEEI, emphasized that his decision to end the program was personal and not the result of internal conflict.

“I love KMS. It’s been a great six and a half years. I just don’t want to do it. I don’t want it on my head anymore. So, it’s over. We’re done,” he said.

He assured listeners that while the daily show is ending, he plans to remain part of the Barstool ecosystem.

“I’ll be around, like, obviously, gonna see me every week on Unnamed or on movies, or if somebody wants to go on their podcast. I’m not going anywhere, but the show is done and for me, it’s a good thing. Like, it’s been great. I have no—I love doing the show. The show was a lot of fun. It’s a great show. It’s the best podcast, in my opinion.”

The move follows an announcement last week in which Minihane revealed he was taking an indefinite leave of absence from the show, citing “a really tough last few months” and a need to step back from the daily pressures of the program.

In a statement posted to X, he described himself as “about as low as I can remember” and encouraged listeners to seek help when needed, adding, “you’re not alone.”

Minihane’s career has been marked by a series of pauses for mental health reasons. Since 2018, he has taken multiple breaks to address depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Notably, while at WEEI, he checked himself into Winchester Hospital in 2018 and later transferred to McLean Hospital before returning to work, only to step away again weeks later due to company-imposed restrictions.

Since joining Barstool, Minihane has blended the personal with the performative, often confronting critics and sharing his struggles publicly. The Kirk Minihane Show recently surpassed 1,000 episodes, and he signed a contract extension with the company in 2023 despite previously planning to exit upon turning 50. His willingness to blur the line between persona and reality has fueled both his popularity and volatility.

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NPR Elects Jo Lambert Board of Directors Chair

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NPR Elects Jo Lambert Board of Directors Chair

NPR has elected Jo Lambert as the chair of its Board of Directors, which includes 22 other members.

“I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair at this consequential moment for NPR and the public media system,” Lambert said. “The past year has clearly demonstrated our incredible resilience and the profound, mission-critical strength of our 50-state Network.

“With strong momentum behind us — reflected in growing audience and donor support — I look forward to working with NPR’s leadership and the entire Network to chart our course ahead,” Lambert concluded.

Lambert is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Olo, a business-to-business software company that serves more than 750 restaurant brands and 90,000 locations.

She previously served as the President and General Manager of Yahoo Consumer, while also serving in executive positions at PayPal, Venmo, and American Express.

NPR’s 23-member board includes 12 Member Directors, nine Public Directors appointed by the Board, the NPR Foundation Chair, and the NPR President and CEO.

Jo Lambert originally joined the Board of Directors in 2022, serving as Vice Chair. Shawn Turner, a member since 2024, has been elevated to replace her as Vice Chair.

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20% of Local Advertisers Now Spending on TikTok, New Borell Associates Data Shows

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20% of Local Advertisers Now Spending on TikTok, New Borell Associates Data Shows

Small and Medium-sized Businesses are using social media as a marketing platform more frequently. New data from Borrell Associates shows just how widely local advertisers are utilizing it, especially TikTok.

Borrell Associates designed a survey for local advertisers to share how they’re using social media, how often they’re using it, and which platforms they’re using the most to get their messages to consumers.

Of those surveyed, 87% said they’re marketing on social media in one way or another. The average local advertiser is using 2.5 separate platforms, while 25% are using four or more platforms.

Between 2024 and 2025, the app that saw the largest increase in usage from small and medium-sized businesses was TikTok. Its usage grew from 13% last year to 20% this year.

“If you think that’s a small number when you consider TikTok, one out of five SMBs are saying ‘Yeah, advertise on TikTok,’ when it was only 13% one year ago,” Borrell Associates Executive Vice President of Local Market Intelligence Corey Elliott said.

Elliott added that all social media platforms saw an increase in usage from local advertisers, except one. The Elon Musk-owned X platform saw 55% of respondents say they were decreasing their use of the platform.

Those surveyed shared their reasoning for why they were and weren’t increasing their spending on platforms.

“73% said ‘I’m increasing my spending on this platform, because I can reach more people,'” said Elliott. “Number two, at 46%, targeting capabilities. So is this what they see inside of YouTube and TikTok, reaching more people and targeting? Reasons you’re decreasing usage? Number one reason that I’m decreasing my usage, 37% said, because I’m reaching fewer peeps. Can you guess what the second biggest reason is? 30% said they can’t reach their target.”

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Damon Amendolara Signs Extension With SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

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Damon Amendolara Signs Extension With SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

Damon Amendolara is sticking around the halls at SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio and NFL Radio. The morning show host joined the satellite radio company just two years ago, and is slated to continue his work hosting morning drive for the channel.

Terms were not disclosed to Barrett Media on the new agreement.

“It’s extremely rewarding to get the vote of confidence from SiriusXM to keep doing what we’re doing,” said Amendolara to Barrett Media. “It’s genuinely fun every morning I get to crack open the mic and work with Babs and the crew. There’s a unique and authentic chemistry that’s hard to fake. We’ve been lucky in that way. We really do like working together”

Amendolara joined Mad Dog Sports Radio’s morning lineup alongside co-host Mike Babchik in 2023, part of a shakeup that saw Evan Cohen leave SiriusXM for ESPN Radio. As part of the agreement, Amendolara will also continue hosting Mad Dog Sports Sunday ahead of the day’s NFL action.

“To be able to continue on NFL Radio is also incredible. My first sports memories are watching football on Sunday’s with my dad. To think I get to bring Sunday mornings to life with a Super Bowl champion like Robert Turbin, on the league’s channel, is a thrill,” said Amendolara to Barrett Media. “I’m lucky to have these opportunities.”

Before joining SiriusXM, Amendolara has been a leading voice in sports radio since 2017. He hosted The D.A. Show on the CBS Sports Radio Network, which reached an audience across 150 North American radio stations. Amendolara also has spent stints in several local markets and contributions to networks such as NFL Network, MLB Network, NFL Films, SNY, and NBC Sports Boston. He also served as the sideline reporter for Major League Soccer telecasts of the New England Revolution.

Co-host Mike Babchik has been a part of the SiriusXM team since 2008. He previously co-hosted the channel’s former morning show, Morning Men, since 2011.

With the new contract in place, Amendolara looks to continue building his established following with the SiriusXM platform moving forward with D.A and Babs. An entertaining brand of sports talk discussing the top stories in sports and pop culture. Including thoughtful yet fun breakdowns of the night in sports, calls from the show’s colorful listeners and incredible guests.

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Greg Olsen: My Relationship With Tom Brady Is “Healthy Competition”

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Greg Olsen: My Relationship With Tom Brady Is “Healthy Competition”

NFL analyst Greg Olsen offered a candid look at his working relationship with FOX Sports and fellow analyst Tom Brady during a recent appearance on the No Free Lunch with Ndamukong Suh podcast. Olsen emphasized the mutual respect, professional competition, and trust that define his role in the network’s broadcast lineup.

Reflecting on his journey with FOX, Olsen said the network “believed in me from the jump.” He recalled opportunities to call games during his playing career, noting, “They were the ones letting me call games in 2017 on my bye week, I called another game, 2019 on my bye week.”

He added that FOX quickly provided him a platform to succeed, including a contract to join the network’s No. 2 broadcast team immediately following his retirement. “Which is an incredible platform, calling one of the best games of the weekend slate. So they were one of the first believers in me from the jump,” Olsen said.

Olsen also described a strong professional rapport with Tom Brady, highlighting the balance between competition and collaboration.

“I’m a competitive person by nature. If I’m going to do it, I want to be the best at it,” he said. “My relationship with Tom, my relationship with FOX, has never been better. It’s healthy. It’s a healthy competition. Tom and I talked during the season. We compare notes, we compare thoughts on the league, we compare thoughts on the broadcast. So, like, we have a very healthy professional and personal relationship.”

He noted that the competitive element is familiar to both of them from their athletic careers.

“Some of our best friends, whether it was in college or pros, were the guys that we were fighting for playing time with. That’s just the world I think we’re all very accustomed to,” Olsen said.

Addressing outside perceptions, Olsen acknowledged that their interactions might appear somewhat combative, but he emphasized the positivity behind the scenes.

“It feels a lot more combative from the outside looking in than it really is. FOX, Tom, myself, our crews, our relationships, while being very driven and we all want to be the best crew, is a very healthy and positive relationship,” he explained.

Olsen said he was aware of Brady signing a future deal with FOX Sports in 2021, and understood the move to the second team once Brady joined the network in 2024.

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Jeremy “Danger” Mulder Departs Froggy 94.9/104.3 Pittsburgh

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Jeremy “Danger” Mulder Departs Froggy 94.9/104.3 Pittsburgh

After nearly 24 years with Forever Media Country stations, Jeremy “Danger” Mulder has resigned from Froggy 94.9/104.3 WOGG Oliver, WOGI Moon Township, and 105.5 W288BO Pittsburgh to focus on his real estate business.

Mulder, who joined the stations as an afternoon host in 2002, later rose to assistant program director in 2012 and became program director for the Froggy duo and former sister Classic Country Willie 103.5 in August 2021.

Prior to his time in Pittsburgh, Mulder worked in Memphis as a morning show producer at WMC-FM and as morning host at Country Froggy 94 from 1996 to 2001.

“After many years filled with wonderful adventures and memories I have decided to resign my position at Froggy Radio / Forever Media. Today was my last day on air. I have done my best to spread the word and be a sounding board for the radio stations,” wrote Mulder. “It was a true pleasure. I’m going to enjoy spending more time with my family. Coaching my kids basketball, driving them to events, throwing the ball in the yard, hunting, fishing, loving everyday. More time with my sweet thang.”

Mulder’s departure marks the end of an era for the stations, as he was the last remaining local talent on both WOGG/WOGI. Following his exit, the stations now rely on Westwood One’s Mainstream Country network for all dayparts.

“Professionally, while my hair is still red I’m ready for a new path. I am excited to concentrate on growing my real estate business, working day to day with my friend and broker Jeremy Pronto at Realty Connect in Pittsburgh. I’ve been helping clients buy and sell properties around Pittsburgh for the past eight years. I believe 2026 is going to be an exciting year in real estate,” said Mulder. “Thanks to all who listened to my show and chugged a beer with me at a concert. I love yinz! I have some other exciting projects in the works as well coming soon. Will I be in the media in the future? Stay tuned.”

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Rachel Maddow Sets Release Date for First Podcast Since MS NOW Rebrand

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Rachel Maddow Sets Release Date for First Podcast Since MS NOW Rebrand

Rachel Maddow is set to release her first podcast for MS NOW since the network rebranded from its familiar MSNBC moniker.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order is set to release on Monday, December 1st. The new six-part series will showcase the chain of events that led to the U.S. government imprisoning thousands of immigrants and U.S. citizens in internment camps during World War II.

The first two episodes will release on December 1st, with the subsequent episodes dropping weekly each Monday.

Burn Order is the fifth original podcast series and first under the MS NOW umbrella released by Maddow. Her previous efforts have led to a Hillman Prize for Journalism and a 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award.

Additionally, Maddow will host a live event on Sunday, December 14th, at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets for the event begin at $37.

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Fox Expands Mexican Sports Portfolio With AAA Lucha Libre Agreement

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Fox Expands Mexican Sports Portfolio With AAA Lucha Libre Agreement

Fox Corporation is bolstering its sports offerings in Mexico with the addition of AAA, one of the country’s leading lucha libre promotions, to its portfolio. The move marks a significant expansion of Fox’s sports content and signals the company’s commitment to delivering culturally relevant programming to Mexican audiences.

Under the agreement, Fox will broadcast AAA’s major events, including premium live shows such as Triplemania, featuring top stars of Mexican wrestling like Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Psycho Clown, Pagano, Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix, Mr. Iguana, Vikingo, Lola Vice, La Parka, Dragon Lee and El Grande Americano. The content will be available not only in Mexico but across Central and South America, excluding Brazil.

“This agreement with AAA represents an important step in our strategy to continue building a diverse and relevant sports offering for the Mexican audience,” said Luis Maldonado, executive director of programming and marketing at Fox Mexico. “Lucha libre is an essential part of culture and passion in Mexico; we are very proud to bring its stories and idols to millions of households across the country.”

The partnership also brings WWE into the conversation. Patrick Dooley, WWE’s senior vice president of global strategy and creative operations, highlighted the collaboration’s potential.

“We are very excited to partner with Fox, a brand that shares our vision of innovation and entertainment,” Dooley said. “This partnership will elevate AAA to new audiences and take Mexican sports entertainment to another level.”

Rey Mysterio, the legendary wrestler who began his career in AAA, praised the agreement.

“AAA has been part of my roots since day one, and to see it reach new audiences on Fox in Mexico fills me with pride and excitement,” Mysterio said. “Lucha libre is part of our culture, and bringing these stories to a broader audience is just the beginning — the future of AAA is brighter than ever.”

AAA programming will be accessible across Fox’s platforms, including the free AVOD service Tubi, the Fox pay TV channel, and the SVOD platform Fox One. The move ensures fans can enjoy events anytime, anywhere, extending the reach of Mexican wrestling beyond traditional television.

The addition of AAA strengthens Fox’s Latin American sports catalog, which already includes national and international soccer with Liga MX, the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 and Coppa Italia, along with baseball, auto racing, padel, and other high-impact sports.

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