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NFL, NCAA Football Return Leads The Walt Disney Company to Top TV Spot, Nielsen Data Shows
ESPN (+101%) and ESPN2 (+165%) saw triple-digit increases in audience sizes during the month, while ABC was up 25% during the month.
Richard Deitsch: We Are in a ‘New World in Terms of Interest’ in Women’s Sports
"Obviously Caitlin Clark is a very big reason for that – there’s just so much casual fan interest in her – but the viewership numbers, they don’t lie."
ESPN, NCAA Agree to Massive Eight-Year Media Rights Deal
“ESPN and the NCAA have enjoyed a strong and collaborative relationship for more than four decades, and we are thrilled that it will continue as part of this new, long-term agreement"
NCAA President Hints At Individual TV Deals For Multiple Championships
“Those items are going to get a lot of attention from us over the course of what I would describe as the next four to six months."
Study Finds 58% of College Students Have Gambled on Sports
"Overall, 58% of students say that ads make them more likely to gamble and 70% believe that consistent sports gambling is a way to supplement their income."
Nexstar CEO: College Conferences, Motorsports Exploring Deals With The CW
"While an agreement could be struck as early as this fall, Sook said that more enticing options are not available until 2026."
Big 12 Discussing Broadcast Innovations, More Access With Media Partners
"The efforts to revamp the broadcast are reportedly the first phase of commissioner Brett Yormark's multi-tiered effort to modernize the league."
NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Sees Record-Breaking Audience
ESPN claims the broadcast is the most-watched college sporting event in the history of the ESPN+ streaming service.
NCAA President: ‘Going to Work Really Hard’ on TV Deal For Women’s Tournament
"The program, I think, is at exactly the right time peaking here because the contract is up."
NCAA Selection Shows See Ratings Gains
It was the second consecutive year ESPN showcased the selection show on Sunday evening, after previously hosting the event on Monday nights.