Tag: Barrett Sports Media

"Yahoo Sports and Overnight already have plans for expansion next year. With more teams comes more games, and we can’t be more thrilled about that."

"Why would you get in a bikini and hug and cavort with a head coach of a league that you cover? Then I'll just ask you this, if you were her husband, what would you say?"

"What I worry about for her is just that the general look of somebody who covers the league holding hands and hugging."

"The answer is, No, we're not moving. We're not going to change where we are for the time being."

"The 2026 championship audience increased 15% compared to last year’s game."

"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."

"If the league won’t act, then networks should. Stop paying top voices if they are going to leverage the access you provide for personal gain and influence within the league. That’s not fair to teams, and in an era where the integrity of sports is constantly questioned, it’s certainly not fair to fans."

"The Predators become the latest franchise to partner with Scripps, joining the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights."

"They didn’t have to move this quickly. My deal wasn’t up until August, but they reached out right away. I’m extremely grateful."

"I’ve kind of been thinking of it as I’m not walking out the door. I’m sort of building a new room on this house."