Tag: Barrett Sports Media

"While initial expectations inside media companies suggested the league might wait until later in the year to begin formal negotiations, recent signals from league leadership indicate the NFL could attempt to finalize updated deals before the start of the next regular season."

"The connection that powers sports radio has never been the transmitter, the brand name on the building or the corporate strategy outlined in a quarterly earnings call. It’s the host behind the microphone building a daily relationship with an audience that chooses to spend time with them."

"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."

"This partnership with UFC marks a defining moment for bet365 as we accelerate our growth globally and deepen our commitment to sports where live action and fan engagement are inseparable."

"I don’t want to hear s**t else you’ve got to say. You’re a 58-year-old having a popularity contest with 19, 20, 21-year-olds. You f***ing cornball."

"A sign of intelligence is knowing when not to weigh in."

"The new arrangement positions TNT Sports as the American television home for major men’s and women’s competitions organized by FIBA."

"Seventeen of the 21 contests will air on Wednesday evenings, beginning April 8 when the Yankees host the Athletics at Yankee Stadium."

"The alternate broadcast will stream on ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD, while ESPN will carry the traditional game telecast."

"No hot takes here. We laugh and we learn. I am especially happy that Jeff will now get some help carrying poor PopPop three times a week."