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MLS Playoffs Seeing Double Digit Viewership Growth Over 2024
"Certainly, having Messi perform really well in the playoffs helps, but this is growth across every one of our matches, all of our rounds"
MLB Reportedly Set To Announce Media Rights Deals With NBC, ESPN, Netflix
"Under the new deal, ESPN is expected to retain approximately 30 national games through the 2028 season"
Mark Shapiro: Infiltration of Sports Betting Into ESPN Programming a “Total Turnoff”
"I just hope this means we will not have to endure sports betting conversation infiltrating ESPN’s programming in the way it has, especially this football season"
ESPN Executive Says ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Keep Same Feel and Sound Moving To Network
"We met with the executives on several occasions, we met with the talent face-to-face in Atlanta, and it’s been terrific"
ESPN Extends Media Rights Deal With the Big South Conference
"The extension means the relationship, which began in 1991, will be in place when the conference and network celebrate 40 years together"
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reacts to National Viewership Increases Across the Board
"We did really well with our national partners despite the fact people continue to cut the cord"
ESPN Will Hold Tryouts To Replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’
"We’re not locked into anything in particular. The one thing that was unexpected was the timing of all this"
Stephen A. Smith Reflects On Molly Qerim Exit From ‘First Take’
"We'll miss her and wish her every blessing on her future"
Molly Qerim Announces Upcoming Departure From ‘First Take’
"After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take"
Craig Carton Returns To Host “The Craig Carton Show” Podcast
"The show is being produced in partnership with Red Seat Ventures, a media company Fox Corporation acquired earlier this year"