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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

ESPN Going Direct-To-Consumer Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 TV Sports Stories of 2025

"Many stories captured headlines, but ESPN's decision to go direct-to-consumer easily topped the list as the most important sports television story of 2025."

Did ESPN Send A Message To Pat McAfee By Hiring Rich Eisen?

"Why is ESPN counterprogramming themselves? Because they have to."

FOX Releases Name Of New DTC Streaming Service As FOX One

"Audiences who have cut the cord—or never had one—will have access to live and on-demand content from across FOX’s portfolio for the first time ever"

SNY Launches Direct-to-Consumer Service in Partnership with MLB

"We are thrilled to partner with Major League Baseball in making SNY more broadly available to sports fans in the tri-state area."

Diamond Sports Group Announces Single-Game Streaming Options for NBA, NHL Properties

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New Orleans Pelicans Launch Direct-to-Consumer Streaming App, Pelicans+

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SportsNet Launches Direct-to-Consumer Service in Pittsburgh

“There are many people now who don’t subscribe a linear TV bundle, and we wanted to make sure they had the opportunity to engage with our teams and be part of the fan base.”

Nielsen: Sports Television Viewership Up 360%

The return of football to television this past August helped drive an upsurge in television viewership, propelling the total share of linear television to...

Nielsen: Linear TV Viewership Continues Decline, Sports Is Exception

The findings accentuate the importance of direct-to-consumer broadcast platforms, free ad-supported television providers and streaming rights.

Disney Stock Surges Following Report of Direct-to-Consumer ESPN Plans

"Forbes reported Thursday that Disney saw over 1% in gains as a result, rising the price per share to $93.98."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."