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Barstool Sports’ Brandon Walker Defends Appearance on the Rich Eisen Show: “I Didn’t Know” Eisen Was With ESPN

"I never thought about it. I never considered it was ESPN, and didn't know it was ESPN until they tweeted the clip out. I had no idea Eisen was on ESPN, and was just on the Eisen show."

Lester Holt to Debut New NBC News Podcast Series

The series will feature deeply personal conversations with people whose lives changed through violence, survival, loss, injustice, or unexpected circumstances.

The Pivot Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Netflix

"I’ve gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception. I’m grateful and excited to take [The Pivot] to Netflix."

Howard Stern Bringing SiriusXM Show to HBO Max Next Month

“As the ‘King of All Media,’ I am honored to bring my SiriusXM show to HBO Max, and through HBO Max to worldwide distribution."

DirecTV Red Zone Channel Facing Cancellation

DirecTV launched the platform in 2005, with Andrew Siciliano hosting the whip around coverage of the NFL. The league launched it's on NFL RedZone version in 2009 with Scott Hanson.

Apple Could Return to NFL Sunday Ticket Talks

Another point that could compel Apple back into negotiations with the league is the fact that Sunday Ticket is the league's final media package available for purchase until 2033.

The Athletic Dropped From Trevor Bauer Lawsuit

“We welcome the court’s dismissal of claims against The Athletic. We continue to believe that Knight’s tweets were non actionable.”

Tom Crean Returns to ESPN As College Basketball Analyst

"You look around, you realize everybody is working at an extremely rapid pace. I might get emails for the next morning’s ‘SportsCenter’ at 2:30 in the morning.”

FOX Doubles Ad Price For Premiere US World Cup Matches

FOX has capitalized by charging $600,000 per 30-second commercial during its coverage of USA/England.

NASCAR Chasing Nearly $1 Billion Annual Rights Fee In Next TV Deal

“We work really closely together, both from a scheduling perspective, but also just in terms of how they monetize the sport."

NBA Planning Exclusive Streaming Package In Next Rights Deal

"We know our fans have come to expect us to deliver content through both traditional and emerging methods."

Fox Wants Tom Brady As Part Of Super Bowl LVII Coverage

“If he’s not playing in the game, I would expect Brady to be part of Fox’s Super Bowl coverage.”

Multiple Networks Not Interested in a Drew Brees Alternate Broadcast

Another executive with NFL games as well was quoted as to saying their interest level was at "none."

ESPN Targets Gen Z with Launch of ESPN Creator Network

“ESPN has always been fan-centric and Creator Network is our new-age way of expressing that.”

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Lester Holt to Debut New NBC News Podcast Series

The series will feature deeply personal conversations with people whose lives changed through violence, survival, loss, injustice, or unexpected circumstances.

The Pivot Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Netflix

"I’ve gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception. I’m grateful and excited to take [The Pivot] to Netflix."

Howard Stern Bringing SiriusXM Show to HBO Max Next Month

“As the ‘King of All Media,’ I am honored to bring my SiriusXM show to HBO Max, and through HBO Max to worldwide distribution."

Clay Travis Adds Bet The Board Podcast To Sport & State With Three-Year Agreement

"They are bringing back their Bet The Board podcast sponsored by Hard Rock Bet. You're all welcome. Sincerely, Clay Travis, aka the best GM in sports."