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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"
ESPN Announces Plans For New Direct-To-Consumer Product With Launch Expected This Month
"The network prepares for a formal launch before the start of the 2025 football season"
NHL Teams up With DAZN for Global Streaming Rights Agreement of NHL.TV
"The NHL’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform will transition to DAZN’s infrastructure, where it will be available in nearly 200 countries and territories outside the U.S., Canada and the Nordics"
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Believes New Media Rights Deal Will Be Completed Shortly
"I was hoping it was going to be done by now, but it’ll be shortly. We made real progress"
ESPN, Big East Agree to New Multi-Year Streaming Rights Agreement
The two sides have reached a six-year agreement that will bring a substantial package of Big East sports to ESPN+, the network’s current direct-to-consumer streaming platform