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Dan Patrick: Pat McAfee Too Big Of A Personality For Monday Night Football Booth

"There would be some trepidation there, and I think McAfee has said he's not interested in doing Monday Night Football. But who knows with ESPN."

CNBC Expands Jim Cramer Investing Club With New Premium Subscription

“Jim is a singular talent, and the success of the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer gives us a strong foundation to build on."

Nielsen: 57% of Election Night Coverage Viewed on Broadcast TV

A total of 31.2 million viewers watched midterm Election Night coverage across 13 networks on Tuesday, according to Nielsen.

FOX Corporation Completes $22 Billion Acquisition Of Roku

"Beginning today, our top priority for the combined company is to continue to relentlessly serve audiences and partners, while reinforcing the openness and choice that is the essence of the Roku platform."

Netflix Co-CEO Desires Expanded Relationship With the NFL

"We are in discussions right now, because we think there’s an opportunity to expand the relationship. We’ve learned a lot about what works, and how to value the NFL and live [content] generally over the last couple of years."

The Herd w/Colin Cowherd Reaches Record High in Q1 Edison Research Podcast Ranker

"Edison reports seven sports-specific podcasts landed inside the Top 50, reinforcing the category’s continued growth and relevance."

Scott Zolak Explains Hesitation in Discussing Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini: “I Like My Jobs”

"For me to sit there and cast stones at this guy would not do me great things. So there's your answer. In a nutshell."

If Sports Leagues Found a Loophole, So Should Others With Prediction Markets

"Advertising categories were never about clean lines. They were about how many lines you could draw — and how long you could get away with pretending they mattered."

The NFL Draft Has Become ESPN’s Content Empire

"It’s not about winning the night; it’s about owning every lane of it."

Netflix Partners With All the Smoke Productions To Produce ‘The White House W/Michael Irvin’ Podcast

"All The Smoke really understands this space and the times we are in."

NBC Sports Adds New MLB Digital Show Featuring CC Sabathia

"MLB According to CC will be widely distributed across NBC Sports platforms. Fans can watch via Peacock, the NBC Sports YouTube channel, and NBC Sports NOW."

OutKick Reports Massive Growth In Viewership, Unique Visitors During First Quarter

"OutKick had a tremendous first quarter because the platform continues to stand out as the only sports site that leads with common sense and asks the questions that other publications shy away from."

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."

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CNBC Expands Jim Cramer Investing Club With New Premium Subscription

“Jim is a singular talent, and the success of the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer gives us a strong foundation to build on."

Nielsen: 57% of Election Night Coverage Viewed on Broadcast TV

A total of 31.2 million viewers watched midterm Election Night coverage across 13 networks on Tuesday, according to Nielsen.

FOX Corporation Completes $22 Billion Acquisition Of Roku

"Beginning today, our top priority for the combined company is to continue to relentlessly serve audiences and partners, while reinforcing the openness and choice that is the essence of the Roku platform."

Rich Eisen Show Expands Distribution On Disney+ In Europe, Africa, Middle East

"The move follows Eisen’s return to ESPN more than a year ago after a stint on Roku. Since then, he has also anchored SportsCenter and hosted the podcast This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set."